Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Instead of piling on jackets and mittens, settle down for an afternoon of paper magic with this three-dimensional snowflake craft.

A twist on the gingerbread house, this train is made with graham crackers, icing, and candy decorations. A great 2nd-3rd grade holiday arts and crafts activity.

These 3-D snow globe cookies look amazing on any table and will gets kids excited about the upcoming holiday season!

Welcome the holiday season by making your own paper lantern. Learn about traditional light festivals from the United States with this fun, easy activity.

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.

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.

Send big holiday love on a small budget by sending these "Elf Tickets" this year...and give your child some writing practice in the bargain.

Even if sweet potatoes aren't your kid's favorite, try topping them with fluffy marshmallows -- it will be tough to find a child who can resist!

An easy afternoon craft, this reusable heating compress is just the thing for warming cold limbs on chilly winter days.

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!

Celebrate winter with some unique snowman decor. In this activity your kid will create a self-standing sculpture that'll look great on a table or in a window.

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

Explore your kitchen and create a delicious holiday fudge that your child can share with friends and family!

Make this mason jar craft that looks like a glowing snowflake and works like a lantern!

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.

This writing activity help give your child ideas for personal essays, important thoughts, and positive feelings throughout the holiday season.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

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

Your child can create a special winter headband with the help of some white felt and a length of silver ribbon.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

Use the holiday gift giving season as an excuse to give your fourth grader a valuable lesson in making and keeping a budget!

This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!

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.

Use recycled wrapping paper and an empty bottle to make this beautiful vase for a great indoor activity when it's cold outside.

Cut out lots of geometric snowflakes and use them for creating colorful snowflake prints perfect for decorating any home this winter season!

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.

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.

Photo coasters are a lot of fun, and this tutorial helps you make a unique set of low-cost photo coasters. Craft some photo coasters with your child.

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