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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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Make a Dr. Seuss Story Box!

Make a Dr. Seuss Story Box!

In the spirit of Seuss and all things creative and silly, celebrate reading and all that it has to offer with this fun and interactive story box.

3rd grade

Reading & writing

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Chinese New Year Dragon Art

Chinese New Year Dragon Art

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

3rd grade

Social studies

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Cookie Cards

Want to go paperless this holiday season? Here's a delicious way to get your third grader started (and practice some writing in the process!)

3rd grade

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Make Grandma and Grandpa Handprint Sweatshirts

Make Grandma and Grandpa Handprint Sweatshirts

Your kindergartener will delight in creating this "handcrafted" sweatshirt for Grandma and Grandpa this holiday season, filled with her colorful handprints.

Kindergarten

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Cookie Tin

Explore measurement with your second grader and make this terrific holiday craft.

2nd grade

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Hair Ornaments

Here's a striking barrette to make for the holidays, and enjoy for years to come!

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Make Marbled Christmas Balls

Make Marbled Christmas Balls

Forget mass-produced, store bought holiday ornaments. Your fifth grader can usher in the holidays by making his own homemade marbled Christmas balls!

5th grade

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Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes

Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes

Chocolate dipped candy canes make an elegant and delicious Christmas treat that your fifth grader can make. Make chocolate dipped candy canes with your child.

5th grade

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Christmas Cookies ... For the Birds!

Christmas Cookies ... For the Birds!

Your first grader will love feeding his favorite winged creatures with these tasty Christmas "cookies" for birds!

1st grade

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Turn Your To-Do List Into an Advent Calendar

Turn Your To-Do List Into an Advent Calendar

Your first grader will gain an understanding of time management as your holiday tasks become manageable, with this to-do list reinvented as an advent calendar!

1st grade

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Non-Slip Socks

Non-slip socks are the perfect DIY gift that your kid can make for friends and family. Make a pair of non-slip socks with your kid for wholesome family fun.

Kindergarten

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New Year's Eve Party Ideas

New Year's Eve Party Ideas

With friendship bracelets, facials, fortunes, and fondue, this slumber party will be a great kick-off to 2010.

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Make "Elf Tickets" for Holiday Giving

Make "Elf Tickets" for Holiday Giving

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.

3rd grade

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Dalmatian Costume

Dalmatian Costume

This dalmatian costume is simple for expert crafters and novice dog lovers alike. Make a dalmatian costume with your child for Halloween or play time.

Kindergarten

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Make a Gingerbread House

Make a Gingerbread House

Make a gingerbread house with your kid with this tutorial. Learn how to make a gingerbread house using a milk carton, graham crackers, and frosting.

1st grade

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Origami Christmas Ornaments

Origami Christmas Ornaments

Oragami Christmas ornaments make a beautiful addition to your family's tree. Make origami Christmas ornaments out of old wrapping paper this holiday season.

2nd grade

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Make a Holiday Cookie "Kit"

Make a Holiday Cookie "Kit"

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

4th grade

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Practice Christmas Countdown Math

Practice Christmas Countdown Math

How many ways can Christmas fun "add up"? Download this fourth grade math worksheet and find out!

4th grade

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Explore Christmas Tree Science

Explore Christmas Tree Science

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

3rd grade

Science

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Barbecue Rub

Your fourth grader will gain valuable fraction practice as he mixes up a savory spice rub for your family's barbeque master!

4th grade

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Indoor Christmas Games

Indoor Christmas Games

Challenge your third grader and a few friends to teamwork and laughs with these boisterous indoor Christmas games.

3rd grade

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Create a Gingerbread Man Paper Chain

Create a Gingerbread Man Paper Chain

Your kindergartener will thoroughly enjoy making this gingerbread man paper chain. This activity is small on cost, but large on imagination!

Kindergarten

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Make a Hershey's Kiss Christmas Tree

Make a Hershey's Kiss Christmas Tree

Help your child practice her counting as she makes this fun and festive holiday decoration!

Kindergarten

Math

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Confetti Balloons

Confetti Balloons

Confetti balloons pack a triple-punch, with tiny messages, colorful confetti, and balloons. Use confetti balloons to add some fun to your next celebration.

4th grade

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Japanese Rice Cake Soup

Japanese Rice Cake Soup

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.

5th grade

Social studies

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