Elementary School Holidays Activities : Page 33

Kids go wild over this colorful and tasty recipe that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day: make green mashed potatoes loaded with healthy vegetables.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.

New Year's Eve invitations are festive and easy for kids to make. Create a set of New Year's Eve invitations to invite guests to your home this December 31.

Most often, a collage is 2-dimensional, but instead of using paper as a base, this project uses an inexpensive pumpkin from the craft store.

This easy Halloween "witch" craft is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners!

Not only is homemade wrapping paper pretty, but by experimenting with decorative tools, kids are also doing science, art, and small-motor muscle building.

Reindeer decorations make the iconic animals stand nose to nose as they decorate your home. Make reindeer decorations with your kid and spread Christmas cheer.

Your youngster can explore the parts of a face while creating this ghoulish Halloween zombie head sandwich!

Fizzy drinks are fun and festive for kids during holidays. Make a batch of fizzy drinks with your child this New Year's Eve.

If you're short on time but want to find a creative way to decorate your Halloween table, try this spooky party favor mug with matching napkin rings.

Teach your child the colors of the rainbow while creating an impressive treat that will brighten up the whole kitchen.

This Halloween, have your child create a ghoulish bat treat keeper. While crafting he'll learn the basic components of sculpture.

Make hand-painted stemware to give away as a gift in this unique arts and crafts activity.

Your child's painted handprint helps create a lucky bearded leprechaun to bring a smile to everyone celebrating St. Patrick's Day!

In this inspiring activity, children create and perform their very own Reader’s Theater about helping the planet!

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Get in the spirit of Christmas by creating Santa's favorite helpers, the elves!

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

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

Your little one will love making this bunny mask. From the mask's furry texture to its cute marshmallow nose, she will hardly be able to wait to wear it.

The Christmas Addition Tree is a great way to get kids actively involved in math practice through art projects over the holiday break.

Make these muffin cup spiders from simple baking supplies to surprise your guests and make them jump!

The next time you are planning a Mexican-inspired menu, let your child contribute with a batch of this guacamole! Here's how.

This year, create cute napkin rings to adorn your holiday table.

This Sephardic meat pie features ground beef, mashed potato, onions, and spices simmered in a hearty gravy and then baked in matzoh crust.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Your child can easily create a ghoulishy adorable bat treat keeper. Crafting this funny fella is a great way to introduce the basic components of sculpture.

Make a yarmulke for your teddy bear and celebrate The Festival of Lights with this fun craft project.

Avoid holiday card clutter by arranging cards into an artfully simple display: pin them to a length of yarn with classic wooden clothespins.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.