2nd - 5th Grade Winter Activities

Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

Help your child create a tasty treat that will demonstrate exactly how frogs survive a freezing season.

This game is the perfect way to prepare your child for any shopping adventures you may embark upon, all while practicing important math concepts.

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

Your fourth grader can have fun and get creative this winter by creating a colorful winter weather collage.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

This paper mache snowman is a unique winter craft for kids. Use this paper mache snowman to show your child the wonders of this three-dimensional art form.

Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills this holiday season! This decadent bread pudding, dressed up with pumpkin and warm spices, is a holiday show-stopper.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

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

Everyone needs to stay warm during the cold winter months, including your cup of cocoa! This mug cozy will do the trick.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by counting and spelling your way to a "$1.00" word in this 3rd grade math and reading game.

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

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.

Make a string art tree to celebrate the holiday season with your kid. This string art tree craft allows you make a unique decoration using simple ingredients.

Looking for an elegant cookie that won't give you a sugar rush? This traditional Italian biscotti cookie is twice baked, making it twice as good!

Decorate your porch or backyard with this unique fall craft!

Practice third and fourth grade measurement skills and make a practical holiday gift in the process!

Celebrate winter with some unique snowman decor. In this activity your kid will create a self-standing sculpture that'll look great on a table or in a window.

This year, ditch the boxed caramel corn and spend some quality time in the kitchen making your own!

Cut out lots of geometric snowflakes and use them for creating colorful snowflake prints perfect for decorating any home this winter season!

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.

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.

This snowflake garland will bring some winter wonder to your house. Make a sparkling snowflake garland with your child this winter.

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.

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

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