2nd - 5th Grade Holidays Activities : Page 4

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.

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

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

Make mom feel like the star that she truly is by holding a movie premiere in her honor, complete with red carpet!

This Where the Wild Things Are costume will make your little wild thing look just like Max. This Where the Wild Things Are costume is surprisingly easy to make.

Invite your child to craft dream cloud magnets to display their hopes and visions for the future!

Turn all those broken bits of plates, random buttons, or other odds and ends into a lovely flower pot for Mom on Mother's Day.

Celebrate our founding fathers and the parchment they wrote on with this DIY scroll project.

Be active while learning about American history with this twist on the classic running game "Capture the Flag."

Celebrate the spirit of Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech with this meaningful and educational art project.

Make your own dreidel from modeling clay with this Hannukah craft activity!

This Labor Day, encourage your child to start thinking about jobs she'd like to learn more about and might consider for her future career.

Invite your child to create a lovely windmill using the ancient art of origami.

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

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

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

Try making these hand-dipped candles with your child and help bring colonial history to life!

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

This Valentine's Day, promote strong hearts with an active relay that the whole family can enjoy! It's light on the wallet, but heavy on heart health.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Focus on tasty savory dishes instead of sweet treats this Valentine's Day: make Caprese salad with heart-shaped mozzarella.

Layer images and handprint owls to create a Halloween painting!

Create a special gift for Mother's or Father's Day using felt, cardstock and buttons to create a memorable frame in the shape of a heart.

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

Show your little poet how to create a beautiful acrostic poem for someone special this Valentine's Day.

Let your fourth grader contribute to your 4th of July picnic with this creative caddy craft project.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!