This sensory box is cheap and fun, and is in cool wintry colors. Your preschoolers can help make it by cutting up the paper, perfect for scissor skills. I used old blue tissue paper and happened to have some silver tinsel for gift bags which had a “Frozen” feel. Sensory play is important! You can learn more about it at this post on the importance of sensory play.
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It is mitten season! This is a quick and easy craft that even toddlers can make. Choose favorite colors and stickers to decorate these simple mittens. Read a mitten story for a literacy connection too!
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In honor of International Pancake Day, we are making swirl pancakes. Similar to funnel cakes, these are made with less oil and make a crisp pancake. Cooking with kids and having breakfast together is a great way to connect and make a memory. Do you have a favorite pancake memory? My mother made Micky Mouse pancakes, then served them with butter and sprinkled with sugar. If you have older kids that understand safety limits around a stove or gridle they may enjoy creating the pancakes with you.
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Ten inches of snow encouraged me to go to our readers in search of a new snow ice cream recipe. Then to address grown-up tastes we made a snow cream frappuccino. Your kiddos will love helping make this winter treat.
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If you have had a bitter cold and snowy winter your family may be experiencing a bit of cabin fever and play may be just what the doctor ordered. If the kids are going a little nuts from being couped up inside, here are ways to play that are simple and will keep them busy on a frigid afternoon:
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We are making hearts for Valentine’s day! These support fine motor development and creativity.
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Stamp painting with bubble wrap is process art activity that is wonderful for toddlers up to elementary kids too. It is open ended and requires just basic supplies. Since it is winter, and extremely cold and snowy, we used white paint to make a snow storm on paper.
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Balloon Hockey is a game that gets the kids moving and is perfect for a winter day. Just a few items are needed for fun and invigorating play!
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Creating colorful snow sculptures is amazingly easy, fun, creative, and full of learning.
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