5th Grade Holidays Activities : Page 3

Anyone can write Dad a card for Father's Day; but for the dad who loves sports, get the family to write him a special haiku on a basketball instead!

Raspberry hot chocolate is a sweat treat for your young valentine. Pink and delicious, this raspberry hot chocolate makes the perfect Valentine's Day drink.

Let your fifth grader craft a gleaming green shamrock pin for himself or a friend this St. Patrick's Day!

Here's a pumpkin nut bread recipe that makes for a wonderful project on a crisp autumn afternoon.

Serve this seasonal carrot salad at Easter brunch this year, and it just might hop onto your family's list of healthy favorites.

This easy strawberry banana smoothie is a healthy treat for kids. Make an easy strawberry banana smoothie for your child for a heart-healthy Valentine's Day.

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

There's more to corn than the sweet yellow kernels. This easy craft project shows you and your kid how to make pretty corn husk flowers using just a few tools.

Teach your child how easy it is to make homemade pasta, infused with delicious and nutritious autumn pumpkins.

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.

Here are three healthy burger recipes your second grader can help you whip up for a summer barbecue!

Mummy chic or rag-tag retro? Catch the oldest trend in bandaged jewelry!

This Santa puppet brings a little extra cheer to your Christmas celebration. Make a Santa puppet with your child this holiday season.

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.

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

A DIY diffuser is a budget-friendly item that will add a pleasant fragrance to your home. Make a DIY diffuser with your child for great Valentine's Day gift.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Making gift bags for a Halloween party or tricker-treaters is a great way for your child to learn a bit about geometry and origami!

Make an elegant Mother's Day card to celebrate the love and work in raising kids.

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

What better way to encourage family bonding and communication than to make a family directory to help everyone keep in touch?

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Year's Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.

This Thanksgiving cornucopia activity will give you a nice homemade table decoration and will give your child a festive reason to read, write, and be thankful.

Show your young artist how to celebrate Mary Cassatt, an Impressionist painter, by creating a mother-child painting in her style.

If you're looking for just the right dessert to serve with your Easter dinner, try your hand at an Easter Bunny cake.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.