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

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

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!

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.

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

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

Create a dazzling window display with cut stars with this fun first grade holiday activity.

Encourage your preschooler to learn about the letter "W" by creating a wonderful work of art.

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

Craft a winter words alphabet book to celebrate this chilly season in this preschool-kindergarten arts and crafts activity.

Help your child master shape recognition by creating some funky topiary trees.

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

Here's a color matching game that is perfect for winter! Your child will race against the clock to assemble the name of a color with its matching parts.

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.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Let your child be the king or queen of Mardi Gras by making his own shiny and spectacular Mardi Gras crown.

Put together a pine forest to help you count down the days until Christmas with your little one.

Here's an activity to teach your fourth grader how to reflect on her past year and set specific, attainable goals to reach in the New Year.