It’s going to get really cold here this weekend, so it might be just the time to break out some activities that have to do with ice.
I love this ice nature art idea from KC Edventures. It’s easy to … Read More ...
Easy Snowflake Yarn Art for Kids
I’m a little sad that we’re beyond the times of doing lacing projects, because some of them are SO cute.
Like this paper plate snowflake craft from I Heart Craft Things.
It’s pretty simple to poke the holes in a … Read More ...
Found-Object Snowman Craft
This project is a few years old and it’s from my blog, but I still think it’s really cute and a fun activity for little ones.
The found-object snowman activity goes with the book Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
, but … Read More ...
LEGO Snowflake Building Challenge
I don’t know how the weather is where you are, but here in Arkansas it is unseasonably warm and we’re beginning to think it’s not going to snow at all.
But it is still winter, and it can still be … Read More ...
Fizzy Science with Snow
If you have snow where you live, there are all sorts of learning opportunities that can be had with it, from talking about why the big ball goes on the bottom when you build a snowman to observing how snow … Read More ...
Winter Learning Activities for Preschoolers
I know it’s not technically winter yet, but I usually consider it winter either after Thanksgiving/December 1, or whenever the first snow falls, and that second one already happened here in Arkansas (hard though that is to believe). So it’s … Read More ...
Build a Lego Advent Calendar
I love Lego building challenges because they are a sneaky way to bring a bit of engineering and STEM fun into your everyday.
But combining Lego, building challenges and candy may just be the best of all.
Most of us, … Read More ...
A Bunch of Winter Games Activities
This list is from the last time the Winter Games came around, so there are some dated parts related to the mascots (you can learn about this year’s mascot, Soohorang the white tiger, here) but this list of 30-plus … Read More ...
Winter Games Printables and Activities
There are lots of great ideas, crafts, printables and more related to the Winter Olympics over at Activity Village. They have information about this year’s host city and country (Pyeongchang, South Korea), coloring pages and activities related to different sports … Read More ...
Fun Games to Play to Prepare for the Winter Games
The Winter Games are coming up next month, and if you’re ready to bring a little of that fun into the classroom or your home, here are some great winter sport themed games you can play.
Some of these ideas, … Read More ...
Make a Snowman Shooter for a Little Holiday Fun
Whether you’re experiencing a white Christmas or not – and even if you don’t celebrate Christmas at all – you can have a little snowman fun and play with physics with these simple snowman shooters.
Get all the details … Read More ...
Make Little Skiers with These Fun Printables
Whether your kids are still in school or they’ve headed home for winter break already, this is a fun little activity to have on hand when you need a few minutes.
Download the little skiers from Koroktak, let your kids … Read More ...
Christmas STEAM Activities for Kids
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the school, teachers were looking for things to keep kids interested in being in school.
Whether you’re a teacher trying to get through the next week with her sanity intact or a … Read More ...
Check out a Multicultural Holiday Book
Every year I do a book advent calendar for my daughter, and while a lot of the books are about Christmas, we throw in some about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well.
I need to do a better job of including … Read More ...
Winter Multiplication Games
‘Tis the season when Christmas and winter themed learning materials dominate, because they seem to make those last days of learning before winter break a little more fun.
If you need a math project for the last days of school, … Read More ...