Worksheets and activities to keep kids busy (and sharp) over winter break: grades 2-3
Want to keep your child's brain actively engaged while school's out? These reading, math, science, and art activities are the perfect combo of fun and learning.
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Worksheets and activities to keep kids busy (and sharp) over winter break: grades 4-6
Keep your child's brain actively engaged while school's out with these fun reading, math, science, and art activities.
Get Moving
How You Can Help at Home: Skipping is more than child's play. It's crucial for development. Here's how parents can help.
Rolling in dough: Make your own Play-Doh
Help your kindergartner master measurements with this pliable project.
Play ball
How you can help at home: Practicing catching, bouncing, and kicking skills helps to build coordination and readiness for future sports teams.
A fragrant lesson
Help first- and second-graders celebrate the holidays (and learn about the spice wars!) with delicious-smelling decorations.
Make Your Own Wrapping Paper
How you can help at home: Try printmaking to make your own wrapping paper!
Power Reading Talk
How you can help at home: Ask your child lots of questions to build his understanding of what he is reading.
Six ways to encourage young writers
Follow these suggestions to encourage your child's budding writing skills.
Scene-stealer: Craft a holiday story diorama
Fourth- and fifth-graders bring favorite seasonal stories to life with a miniature set.
