Christmas Activities : Page 5

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Try this kindergarten arts and crafts activity: create holiday-themed designs on fabric using fabric crayons and an old iron.

This Christmas gnome hails from Scandinavia. A Christmas gnome, also known as a nisse, gives gifts on Christmas.

Instead of filling your preschooler's tummy with sugary sweets this season, let her take a bite out of this healthy and delicious candy cane alternative.

Homemade eggnog is a tasty holiday libation for your whole family. Make homemade eggnog with your child and help him understand measurements in cooking.

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

Enlist your fifth grader's help in making homemade mistletoe. Every time someone passes under it, he will express appreciation to another family member!

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.

Give a holiday greeting that everyone will remember by making this tactile card with your child this year.

Mason jar lights add a bit of holiday sparkle to a bland patio or dinner table. Make some mason jar lights to add to your collection of Christmas decorations.

This no-sew Christmas stocking helps you celebrate the holiday, without the added fuss or cost. Make a no-sew Christmas stocking this holiday season.

These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!

Celebrate the sweeter side of the holidays with this charming mouse ornament!

This adorable activity is a great way to share the Gingerbread Man story with your kid while she practices assemblage.

Incorporate a lesson about metaphors into a writing and drawing project featuring one of the most classically recognizable of holiday icons: Rudolph!

Forget mass-produced, store bought holiday ornaments. Your fifth grader can usher in the holidays by making his own homemade marbled Christmas balls!

Edible holiday gifts are perfect for the foodie in your life. Learn how to make edible holiday gifts with this activity and tutorial.

Use this snowman ornament to invite Frosty the Snowman into your house this holiday season. Make an adorable snowman ornament with your child this winter.

Cookie, snow globe or puzzle? This holiday cookie is all three! Celebrate the holidays with this puzzle cookie, a crafty twist on a delicious dessert.

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

Candy cane cookies are a great alternative to traditional candy canes, and your family will have a blast making them over the holidays!

Toothpaste plus water equals the start to a magical winter paper project.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Oragami Christmas ornaments make a beautiful addition to your family's tree. Make origami Christmas ornaments out of old wrapping paper this holiday season.

Your fourth grader will love turning your house into a home this holiday season with fun crafts such as hand-casted paper holiday ornaments!

Non-slip socks are the perfect DIY gift that your kid can make for friends and family. Make a pair of non-slip socks with your kid for wholesome family fun.

Christmas stencils let your preschooler make his mark on the holiday. Make Christmas stencils with your young crafter this holiday season.

3-D Christmas tree cookies look impressive but are an easy holiday recipe that kids can make. These sugar cookies stand up on their own!