Fishing for an after school snack

Who says you can't play with your food?  This is a great after school snack and activity all in one.  Your child will love catching the fish.

Get the instructions here:
http://adventuringsmiths.blogspot.com/2011/08/fishin-tales.html

Vintage Wintery Paper Doll Printable

Inside a black apple is offering this adorable, free paper doll printable.  Even the dog has some clothing options.

Get the download here:
http://theblackapple.typepad.com/inside_a_black_apple/2011/12/wintery-paper-doll-download-dot-roscoe.html

Healthy Snowman Kabobs

Dr. Sears has a very cute and delicious recipe that will make for a great, healthy after school snack that your child can even help assemble.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.drsearslean.com/2011/12/healthy-holiday-recipe-for-kids/

Form a magic crystal snowflake

Your little scientist will love to make this crystal snowflake and best of all it doesn't require the purchase of any special kit.  Teaches your child about chemistry, suspension, and crystallization. 

Good for ages 5 and up. 

Get the instructions here:
http://babbledabbledo.com/science-for-kids-crystal-garden/

Bring Frosty back to life with snowman pencils

Martha Stewart does it again with these absolutely adorable pencils.  They'll make great stocking stuffers or even can be used as gift wrap adornments. 

Good for ages 4 or more.  Those tiny hands need their dexterity to place on the eyes, mouth and noses. 

Get full instructions here:
http://www.marthastewart.com/277255/snowman-pencils

Turn Cherrios into Miniature Donuts

Six in the Suburbs has the most adorable "mini donuts."  Basically, you take cherrios and dip them in chocolate, powdered sugar and cinnamon and they look like real miniaturized donuts. 

Good for any age range.  As long as they can eat cherrios they can have fun with this craft. 

Get the instructions here:
http://sixinthesuburbsblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/miniature-doughnuts-for-santas-elves.html

Puppet Show Party

The Invitation

Paper bag puppets make the cutest invitations. Simply make the puppets and include the invitation details on its tummy.

The Activity

A puppet show.

The Goody Bag

Finger puppets. Ikea has really cute, affordable ones.