Kids' Activities and Games http://www.education.com/activity/ Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:02:10 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Host a Winter Whimsy Party http://www.education.com/activity/article/host-winter-whimsy-party/

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

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36262 Make Hanukkah Gelt Cookies http://www.education.com/activity/article/hanukkah-gelt-cookies/

Here's a cookie version of homemade gelt--the gold coin chocolates that are often given as gifts or prizes during Hanukkah.

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36268 Make a Hanukkah Countdown Calendar http://www.education.com/activity/article/hanukkah-countdown-calendar/

Here's a fun and easy way to help little ones count down the eight nights of Hanukkah.

]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36270 Hanukkah Menorah Shape Collage http://www.education.com/activity/article/hanukkah-menorah-shape-collage/

Make a menorah shape collage this Hanukkah with your preschooler! You'll help him build his basic math skills and create a festive decoration along the way!

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 32728 Make a Sparkly New Year Hat http://www.education.com/activity/article/year-hat/

Make a sparkly hat with your preschooler to help ring in the New Year. She'll learn about time and the calendar and get some great fine motor practice while she's at it!

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 34459 Make a Hershey's Kiss Christmas Tree http://www.education.com/activity/article/hershey-kiss-christmas-tree/

This fun activity not only makes for a fabulous holiday decoration, but it will also give your child great practice with counting!

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35938 Proportion Rummy http://www.education.com/activity/article/proportion-rummy/

Equivalent fractions can be a difficult concept to master. This card game provides a fun way to practice an important math skill. All you need is a deck of playing cards, paper, and pencils, and you're ready to get started!

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36172 Send a Dreidel Greeting Card to Your Friends! http://www.education.com/activity/article/send-dreidel-greeting-card-friends/

Some dreidels are for spinning, but this one is for giving! Send this dreidel card to a special friend to wish them a Happy Hanukkah.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36185 Make a Yarmulke for Your Teddy Bear! http://www.education.com/activity/article/yarmulke-teddy-bear/

Celebrate the holidays by making your teddy his very own yarmulke on the first night of Hanukkah!

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 36187 Double Raspberry Sour Cream Rugelach http://www.education.com/activity/article/raspberry-rugelach/

You could fill this versatile, rich rugelach dough with just about anything! Great for Yom Kippur and Hanukkah.

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