Holidays Activities : Page 9

Make a rainbow chain for St. Patrick's day to introduce your child to Roy G. Biv.

Orchestrate a Cupid's arrow tossing game among your child and his friends. This fun game cultivates important motor skills and hand-eye coordination, too.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Children will love this arts and crafts activity. Write an "invisible" message in white crayon, then paint over it to reveal the secret!

Pay tribute to the color green this St. Patrick's Day by creating a tactile sensory collage filled with green things in this kindergarten art activity.

Bend, twist, squish and press a paper bag into a tree! Once it's finished, your child's Halloween tree will look like it came right out of a scary fairy tale.

Use adorable animal photos from books or magazines to make these simple valentines that can be given to classmates or friends.

Practice counting to100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

There's no better way to show mom you love her than with the tried and true breakfast in bed routine. Make whole wheat waffles along with a vase just for mom.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

This winter world craft will introduce your kid to pointillism, a technique in which dots are used to create a recognizable image.

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

Are you tired of the same old Easter egg dying routine? Does your kid love to try new art techniques? If so, try making Easter eggs out of embroidery floss!

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Liven up a lesson about graphing by helping your third grader compile a bar graph from his classmates' birthday data.

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Nothing says party like a bright and bursting piÃata! Create your own mini festive centerpiece with paper towel rolls and ribbons.

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

Your children will squeal with delight when they discover all the mishaps that come about after a visit from the leprechaun.

Invite your kid to create her own hanging dove images--a symbol of peace and unity--in honor of Black History Month.

Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? Try this Flash Back Book!

Teach a lesson in the math and art with the concept of symmetry, while making a delightful cut-paper shadow pumpkin for Halloween!

Making these fabulous cupcake liner flowers is a great way to introduce your child to relief artwork and patterns.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Help your kid celebrate Valentine's Day and keep up with her homework with this butterfly pencil craft!

Reuse and recycle your CDs by having your kid turn them into colorful, eye-popping suncatchers.

Help your child craft a magnetic menorah that they can safely "light" themselves!

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

Make candy hearts this Valentine's Day. This heart-y project helps your little one practice handwriting skills and encourages creativity.