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Holidays Activities

These holidays activities teach kids about cultural traditions, and can help them learn more about special occasions and the various cultural practices that define them. For example, try the dancing Chinese dragon craft to pique your kid's curiosity about Chinese New Year.

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Patriotic "Quilts"

Strengthen math and social studies skills with this beautiful patriotic placemat "quilt" project!

Yankee Doodle Three-Cornered Hat

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

Spaghetti Ornaments

These spaghetti ornaments take seconds to make and are a great addition to a tree, gift or window.

Origin of Fireworks

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Make a Paper Plate Reindeer

This activity spotlights everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, and preserves your child's handprints in his "antlers".

Paper Fireworks

Help your child create a safe firework by turning strips of paper into a quilled 4th of July masterpiece perfect for displaying at a 4th of July party.

Mosaic American Flag

Kids can celebrate Veterans Day by making a mosaic American flag out of jelly beans in this kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

Play the Iroquois Plate Game

This Thanksgiving, try playing this fun Native American game with the whole family.

Make a Bunny Paper Bag Puppet

Jump into pretend play this Easter with a classic preschool arts and crafts activity: make a bunny paper bag puppet!

Make Spooky Bat Wings

Here's a Halloween arts and crafts activity for your preschooler, pre-kindergartener, or kindergartener: make bat wings of poster board and ribbon.

New Year's Recycled Noisemakers

Help your child think outside the box as she creates these festive noisemakers, a fun way to ring in the new year.

Make Beaded Candy Cane Ornaments

Candy cane ornaments bring some cheer to your Christmas tree. Make a batch of candy cane ornaments with your child to practice patterning and fine motor skills.

Pin the Star on the Christmas Tree!

Your little preschool elf will develop some important fine motor skills while creating an entertaining game: Pin the Star on the Christmas Tree!

Christmas Stencils

Christmas stencils let your preschooler make his mark on the holiday. Make Christmas stencils with your young crafter this holiday season.

Red, White, and Blue! Shooting Star Craft

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

Dancing Chinese Dragon

Every day can be Chinese New Year with a dancing dragon that your child can make at home.

Make an Apple Turkey!

It's Thanksgiving, so why not celebrate of the turkey? Let the little ones partake in the turkey fun, without having to do any of the carving.

Handprint Turkey

Make a handprint turkey with your child to celebrate Thanksgiving. A handprint turkey makes a great base for Thanksgiving coasters, note cards, or place cards.

Thumbprint Christmas Tree Cards

With a little guidance from parents, youngsters can create a Christmas tree using their thumb as a stamp.

Make a Tissue Box Thanksgiving Turkey

Make this turkey craft with your child to get into the Thanksgiving spirit. This turkey craft is made of a tissue box and other assorted craft supplies.

How to Make a Menorah

Learn how to make a menorah with this simple Hanukkah craft. See how to make a menorah for the Festival of Lights.

Have your preschooler lend a hand when it comes to the Easter decorations by making this adorable popcorn lamb.

Chinese Lanterns

During Chinese New Year festivities, you see lanterns everywhere. Your child can make her very own red and gold lanterns to display at home.

In this activity, your child will create a fun lion mask and learn a little about Chinese culture too!

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