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Not only is homemade wrapping paper pretty, but by experimenting with decorative tools, kids are also doing science, art, and small-motor muscle building.

If using regular watercolors is getting a little dry, liven things up by using salt to create a beautiful painting with unique crystal texture!

Enjoy the beauty of winter from the comfort of your home with this first grade art activity: make sparkly snowflake sculptures using modeling clay and glitter.

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

These homemade thumbprint cards are as personalized as it gets, and your child will love using his prints to make holiday magic!

Your kindergartener will love this counting activity on a rainy day. Turn any indoor space into a colorful hopscotch board and using simple recycled materials.

Bring snowy days inside by painting a winter wonderland scene using watercolors and melted snow in this preschool arts and crafts activity.

Who said snow globes have to be round and made of glass? Here’s our take on this holiday favorite, using paper and plastic.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Whether the snow is fluffy and soft or icy and hard, a snowman is sure to inspire a smile. No wonder this snowman is so happy—it's made using marshmallows!

Make a string art tree to celebrate the holiday season with your kid. This string art tree craft allows you make a unique decoration using simple ingredients.

Create a beautiful piece of art to celebrate Hanukkah! Using easy to find materials, your child will create a one of a kind suncatcher great for decoration or even a gift to family and friends!

Take your child outside during winter time and have them observe the leafless trees before having them make a watercolor of a tree or trees using masking tape. They’re sure to love their winter tree painting, plus they make lovely decorations in the home!

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

Instead of giving friends and family a store bought fruitcake you can make your own this year with your favorite ingredients!

Bake these delicious Crisco Cookies with your child this holiday season to give as gifts to friends and family.

Glass candy ornaments are easy to make and fun for kids. Make a batch of glass candy ornaments with your child this holiday season.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

3-D Christmas tree cookies look impressive but are an easy holiday recipe that kids can make. These sugar cookies stand up on their own!

Holiday greeting cards let your child express his holiday cheer and have fun crafting. Make a set of holiday greeting cards with your kid this holiday season.

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!

This season, your child will make his very own candy cane decoration. He can make a bunch and put them all around your home!

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

Let your child lend a helping hand while decorating the Christmas tree this year! This festive activity doubles as a lesson focusing on the number five.

Your child will jump at the chance to get messy (under adult supervision, of course) with this project and create some unique home decor that really shines!

Encourage your child to help make dinner special this holiday season! If your child is loves to help in the kitchen, this is a great activity. They will build mini-penguins to enjoy while waiting for dinner!

Brrrrr! It's chilly outside. Now's the perfect time to create a snow globe. But, don't worry, you don't need glass for this dome.

Your child can make a homemade find-a-word game personalized for the Christmas holidays and family.

Decorate your porch or backyard with this unique fall craft!