1st - 5th Grade Winter Activities : Page 3

Enjoy the sparkle of a fresh snowfall whether or not the weather outside is chilly enough for snow.

One of the most important parts of any Christmas tree is what's on top. This year, have your child make an angel that'll put the finishing touch on your tree!

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

Holiday greeting cards let your child express his holiday cheer and have fun crafting. Make a set of holiday greeting cards with your kid this holiday season.

Even if sweet potatoes aren't your kid's favorite, try topping them with fluffy marshmallows -- it will be tough to find a child who can resist!

Photo coasters are a lot of fun, and this tutorial helps you make a unique set of low-cost photo coasters. Craft some photo coasters with your child.

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Does your child love Roly, the orange cat from our Brainzy games? Create the perfect dress-up costume and bring your child’s dreams to life!

Here's an activity to teach your fourth grader how to reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.

Penguins just may be the cutest cold-weather creatures ever! Creating this penguin is a perfect way for your tot to practice cutting out different shapes.

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

Enjoy the beauty of winter from the comfort of your home with this first grade art activity: make sparkly snowflake sculptures using modeling clay and glitter.

Instead of giving friends and family a store bought fruitcake you can make your own this year with your favorite ingredients!

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Explore your kitchen and create a delicious holiday fudge that your child can share with friends and family!

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.

This beginner's sewing craft turns ordinary gloves into fancy fur fashion statements!

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.

Your child will jump at the chance to get messy (under adult supervision, of course) with this project and create some unique home decor that really shines!

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.

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.

An easy afternoon craft, this reusable heating compress is just the thing for warming cold limbs on chilly winter days.

Your child can create a special winter headband with the help of some white felt and a length of silver ribbon.

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!

Fresh kale and coconut milk come together in this a fragrant dish that makes a great vegetable side or light main course.

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders