These simple, festive treats are easy enough for children to make on their own, with just a little supervision. They'll learn that giving holiday gifts to teachers, family and friends is even more fun when you've made them yourself. Delegate appropriate tasks to the big kids and little kids, and get creative with the wrapping and decorations.

These easy, flaky cheese straws make a cute teacher or camp counselor gift. For little and big kids: Let everyone help dust the work surface, roll and twist the dough into sticks, brush them with egg wash, and sprinkle on the cheese. To wrap them up: Tuck the straws into a pencil case or a cup.

These one-bite treats are extra rich and satisfying, thanks to the surprising addition of dried apricots and prunes. For little kids: Let them roll and decorate the truffles. For big kids: Let them measure, scoop, decorate and package them. To wrap them up: Roll 5 to 6 truffles in parchment, and twist the ends closed.

For little kids: Let them measure, tear up the baked tomato paste and fill the sachet and shaker. For big kids: Let them do all of the above, plus operate the spice grinder. To wrap it up: Fill a sachet with 2 heaping tablespoons of the pizza spice, then tuck it into a 6-ounce cheese shaker with 1/2 cup popcorn kernels and the Pizza Popcorn recipe below.