I have to admit that winter makes my grumpy. I’m cold all the time (despite being covered in handknits most of the time) and the fact that it gets dark so early annoys me. I feel like there’s no evening, … Read More ...
A Ton of Fun Snowman-Related Activities
It feels like it will probably be a long time before we have any snow where I live (though there is a dim chance we might get a little next week!) but it’s still a lot of fun, once the … Read More ...
Ice Painting for Kids
This is a wonderful art and sensory idea or lesson plan for kids of all ages, and it would be great no matter what the weather is outside. If it is hot, it can be done outside and the kids … Read More ...
Penguin Snowglobe Sensory Craft
This fun craft reminded me of a few other I have shared in the last couple of months… Specifically, this fun snow globe, this creative penguin, and especially this sudsy snowman! I think this penguin snow globe … Read More ...
Puffy Snowflake Paintings
We haven’t seen many seen many snowflakes here this year so maybe I will mix up a batch of this microwavable puffy paint and make some of these snowflake paintings. Hope on over to the Inner Child Fun blog and … Read More ...
Mess Free Snowflake Art
This simple snowflake craft will be a hit with kids of all ages. Georgina, from Craftulate, started out by letting her child use a snowflake-shaped punch to create a bunch of tiny snowflakes from white paper. She then taped a … Read More ...
How to Make a Crystal Snowflake
If the weather outside makes your kids curious about snowflakes and how they are formed, try this easy science experiment. To make your own crystals at home, you need a large jar, chenille stems, Borax, and some water. The water … Read More ...
Yarn Wrapped Snowflakes
While these snowflakes are easy enough for young kids to make, I think they would also make great projects for tweens, teens, and even adults. A great way to use up yarn that is leftover from other projects, these snowflakes … Read More ...
Simple Penguin Craft
This adorable penguin was actually painted with a penguin! Let me explain… Allison, from No Time for Flash Cards, let her daughter paint a piece of black paper, and a piece of blue paper, by using a penguin bath tub … Read More ...
Tape Resist Snowflakes
I am always on the look out for fun and unique painting projects for the kids, and these tape resist snowflakes fit the bill. Jessie, from Play Create Explore, helped her young children make these wonderful winter pictures using paint, … Read More ...
Get Trapped in a DIY Snow Globe
Almost a month ago, I shared a project that involved using photos to make fun snow globes using clear, plastic plates and now I am just as excited to share this similar craft. This is more of a traditional snow … Read More ...
Creating Colorful Icicles
When it gets to the point this winter when you are getting sick of the cold weather, try this activity with your kids and you might change your mind… At least for a day! Hop on over to Tammy’s Housing … Read More ...
Faux Stained Glass Paper Snowflakes
I think it is a safe bet to say most adult’s have, at some point in their life, cut out a paper snowflake (or several). If you have made them before, and want to teach your kids how to make … Read More ...
Sudsy Snowman Kids Craft
I am so glad I found this project when my young granddaughters were visiting because this is something I knew they would enjoy! This project is just as simple — and fun — as it looks! Glue a mouth, nose, … Read More ...
Giant Craft Stick Snowflakes
If you are looking for a great project older kids will enjoy, check out this tutorial shared by Monica on Crafty Nest. Not only will the kids have fun making these over-sized snowflakes, they will also be learning how to … Read More ...