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.

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

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

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

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

Wake up and create a fun, healthy snowman with your learner! As a family, create a snowman on your plate with yogurt, add some snowman accessories, and design a snowy environment.

This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!

Send big holiday love on a small budget by sending these "Elf Tickets" this year...and give your child some writing practice in the bargain.

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.

Make this mason jar craft that looks like a glowing snowflake and works like a lantern!

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

Make a one-of-a-kind necklace this holiday season with this Christmas bead craft that will warm the heart of whoever receives it!

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

Made to humorously resemble reindeer droppings, these simple to make and yummy to eat holiday desserts are destined to become a family favorite.

Complete with the drippy, glittery shapes that make icicles so popular, this paper project can be hung everywhere from door frames to tabletops.

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

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.

Here's a sweet holiday recipe to make with your fifth grader: bake scrumptious sugar-dusted chocolate snowballs! Serve them at your next Christmas party.

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.

Being sick stinks! Help make being achy a little easier by helping your child craft a comforting hot water bottle doll out of fabric, googly eyes, and ribbon.

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

Combine winter charm with DIY fashion to create this lovely piece of jewelry.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

Instead of piling on jackets and mittens, settle down for an afternoon of paper magic with this three-dimensional snowflake craft.