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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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

Decorate your porch or backyard with this unique fall craft!

Does your child love Roly, the orange cat from our Brainzy games? Create the perfect dress-up costume and bring your child’s dreams to life!

Enjoy the sparkle of a fresh snowfall whether or not the weather outside is chilly enough for snow.

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.

Winter is a great time to build a friendly snowman! Turn regular modeling clay into a glittery snowy surprise.

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.

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

This pair of ice skates won't get you very far on ice, but they'll still dazzle during the coldest season of the year.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.