1st - 3rd Grade Winter Activities

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

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

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Help your child create a tasty treat that will demonstrate exactly how frogs survive a freezing season.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

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

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!

Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills this holiday season! This decadent bread pudding, dressed up with pumpkin and warm spices, is a holiday show-stopper.

This reindeer hat is cute and festive for your child during the holiday season. Make a reindeer hat this Christmas with your child.

This snowflake garland will bring some winter wonder to your house. Make a sparkling snowflake garland with your child this winter.

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

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.

Being sick stinks! Help make being achy a little easier by helping your child craft a comforting hot water bottle doll out of fabric, googly eyes, and ribbon.

Ask your kids to write these one-sentence "Holiday Wishes." Without realizing it, they'll be building third grade Language Arts skills.

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.

Wake up and create a fun, healthy snowman with your learner! As a family, create a snowman on your plate with yogurt, add some snowman accessories, and design a snowy environment.

This game is the perfect way to prepare your child for any shopping adventures you may embark upon, all while practicing important math concepts.

This unique Santa is made only from circles. Your little one will have a fantastic time puzzling together Santa's face with this circle-centric activity.

Help your child create a gift set perfect for all the tea drinkers in their life.

Celebrate the 100th day of school by counting and spelling your way to a "$1.00" word in this 3rd grade math and reading game.

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!

Egg cartons are known to have abundant uses. As you get into the cold winter months, discuss penguins with your child by creating these adorable egg carton penguins!

Decorate your porch or backyard with this unique fall craft!

Prepare your child for winter with a fake igloo and a list of cozy and chilly vocabulary words.

Create a winter centerpiece that will fill your entire house will holiday cheer. This winter centerpiece is seasonal whether there's snow outside or not.

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

This winter world craft will introduce your kid to pointillism, a technique in which dots are used to create a recognizable image.

This year, ditch the boxed caramel corn and spend some quality time in the kitchen making your own!