Elementary School Winter Activities

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Kids entranced by Little House on the Prairie? This popsicle stick "log cabin" is a great introduction to pioneer history.

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.

This paper mache snowman is a unique winter craft for kids. Use this paper mache snowman to show your child the wonders of this three-dimensional art form.

Winter is a great time to create a textured polar bear. Not only will your child gain practice identifying shapes, they'll also work on fine motor skills.

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 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!

Complete with the drippy, glittery shapes that make icicles so popular, this paper project can be hung everywhere from door frames to tabletops.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

This adorable activity is a great way to share the Gingerbread Man story with your kid while she practices assemblage.

Create one-of-a-kind noisemakers to bring some fun to New Year's Eve.

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.

Ignite your kindergartener's creativity by showing her how to recreate her favorite Christmas symbol - the Christmas tree - out of tissue paper!

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!

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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

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.