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The new year is almost here! Kids can get in on the fun making fizzy drinks, confetti, time capsules and more in this collection of crafty and creative New Year's Eve activities. It's never too early to start a new family or classroom tradition of New Year's projects for all ages. A little too early for New Year's? Try autumn activities first.

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Make a Teen Years Time Capsule

Make a Teen Years Time Capsule

For a fun activity that will have lasting effects, make this time capsule with your high school child, to be opened after college graduation.

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New Year's Noisemakers!

New Year's Noisemakers!

Create one-of-a-kind noisemakers to bring some fun to New Year's Eve.

Kindergarten

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Make a Flashback Book!

Make a Flashback Book!

Are you looking for a new way to help your fourth grader celebrate New Year's Day? Try this Flash Back Book!

4th grade

Reading & writing

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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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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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Confetti Wands

Confetti wands add some colorful cheer to your New Year's Eve celebration. Wave these confetti wands at midnight and watch the colors fly.

3rd grade

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Winter Tea Party

Winter Tea Party

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

2nd grade

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New Year's Eve Invitations

New Year's Eve Invitations

New Year's Eve invitations are festive and easy for kids to make. Create a set of New Year's Eve invitations to invite guests to your home this December 31.

5th grade

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New Year's Eve Hats

New Year's Eve Hats

New Year's Eve hats let you wear your celebratory spirit on your head. Make New Year's Eve hats with year child to ring in the New Year in style.

Kindergarten

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Design a New Year Dress-Up Shirt

Design a New Year Dress-Up Shirt

Make clothing battles a thing of the past by allowing your second grader to design his own dress-up shirt out of an ultra-comfy t-shirt for New Year's.

2nd grade

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Mocktails

Mocktails are fancy non-alcoholic drinks perfect for celebrations. Make a batch of mocktails for kids and adults alike at your New Year's Eve celebration.

4th grade

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Japanese New Year Game

Japanese New Year Game

Introduce your youngster to this Japanese version of Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

3rd grade

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Secret Fortune

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

5th grade

Social studies

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Party Noise Makers

Party Noise Makers

Party noise makers help you ring in the New Year loud and proud. These party noise makers are eco-friendly and festive for your holiday celebration.

2nd grade

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How to Make a Memory Book

How to Make a Memory Book

Celebrate the new year by making a memory book with your child! You'll reinforce time and calendar concepts and you'll get to reminisce about the past year.

1st grade

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Collard Greens Recipe

Collard Greens Recipe

Dress up your holiday table with braised collard greens flavored with a smoked turkey leg.

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New Year, New You

New Year, New You

Help your child visualize her goals for the new year by creating a self-portrait that represents all of the amazing things she has done and hopes to do.

5th grade

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New Year's Gift

New Year's Gift

Make these simple homemade New Year's gifts with your child this holiday season to give to friends and family, each with a special message inside.

1st grade

Reading & writing

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New Year's Recycled Noisemakers

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.

Preschool

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Bon Bon Recipe

This bon bon recipe will help you ring in the new year. Make this delicious bon bon recipe, coated with graham crackers, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.

3rd grade

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Fizzy Drinks

Fizzy drinks are fun and festive for kids during holidays. Make a batch of fizzy drinks with your child this New Year's Eve.

3rd grade

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Bean Bracelet

Make lucky bracelets with lentils and black eyed peas for a New Years art project to remember all year!

3rd grade

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Japanese Calligraphy

Japanese Calligraphy

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

2nd grade

Social studies

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