Kids' Activities and Games http://www.education.com/activity/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:29:06 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Homemade Christmas "Crackers" http://www.education.com/activity/article/homemade-christmas-crackers/

An English tradition dating back to the mid-19th century, cardboard Christmas "crackers" house tiny toys, candy, or bits of trivia. Why buy these fun little poppers when you and your child can make your own?

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 34704 Assemble a Pretty Fabric Wreath! http://www.education.com/activity/article/frabric-wreath/

Crafting holiday decorations is an excellent way to bring a festive spirit to your home while also engaging your child in one-on-one time! Try using a variety of old scraps of cloth to create a special wreath to hang up this holiday season.

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 34854 Make a Gingerbread Milk Carton House http://www.education.com/activity/article/gingerbread-milk-carton-houses/

Make this year's "gingerbread house" come together with ease, using a milk carton base and graham cracker walls! As your child's imagination is stimulated, his dexterity and motor skills will receive a boost!

]]> Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35754 Create a Christmas Tree Pop-Up Card http://www.education.com/activity/article/christmas-tree-pop-card/

The pop-up tree in the middle of this special holiday greeting gives it a surprising extra touch! Lead your child through a three dimensional art activity that uses her creativity to think about structure, form, shape, and color.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 32729 Cook Chewy Gingerbread Cookies http://www.education.com/activity/article/chewy-gingerbread-cookies/

Your child will want to bake several batches of these chewy gingerbread cookies to give to friends, teachers, and even Santa Claus on Christmas Eve! They are soft and sugary, with just enough ginger to give them a little kick!

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 34284 Craft Glittery Holiday Greetings http://www.education.com/activity/article/glitter-glue-line-cards/

Your child will enjoy treating friends and family to a sparkling surprise greeting made uniquely by her! This very special holiday card making activity will help your child improve her fine motor skills as she creates dazzling objects with simple lines.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 34296 Make a Reindeer Wire Sculpture http://www.education.com/activity/article/reindeer-wire-sculptures/

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is a favorite holiday story for the young and old alike! Help your child create long-lasting Christmas memories with this charming sculpture activity.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 34298 Recycle, Reduce, and Reuse ... Christmas Cards! http://www.education.com/activity/article/recycled-christmas-cards/

Inspire your child to create his own original Christmas cards! As he makes unique holiday greetings, he will be learning the environmentally-friendly practices of recycling and reusing!

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35190 Weave a Christmas Card! http://www.education.com/activity/article/woven-christmas-cards/

Making woven Christmas greetings is a wonderful way to recycle old Christmas cards! Your child will improve her motor skills as she learns how to use a ruler and weave paper together.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0700 35194 Write a Letter to Your Future Self http://www.education.com/activity/article/write-letter-future/

Your child's "letter to himself" is a low-stress way for him to begin thinking about future goals and also spend some time reflecting on his life. Keep the letter he composed to his future self, and surprise him with it at graduation!

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