It's snowing like crazy today! In fact, the boys didn't have school today because of the snow. Watching the snow fall had got me thinking about the life cycle of snowflakes. I put together a booklet to teach little ones how a snowflake is formed. It's really quite cool! First, let me recommend the book we love to read. It has so many great facts about snowflakes! It's called The Story of Snow by Mark Cassino. The facts in this book inspired me to write this printable booklet for … [Read more...]
Snowman Activities for Kids
We are so thrilled to FINALLY have snow! My kids have been playing in it nonstop the past few days. Today I'm sharing some very fun snowman activities for kids. From crafts, to playdough mats, to printables and more! Take a look at these fun activities! Just click on the links to take you to all the details. Clothespin Snowmen from Easy Peasy and Fun Snowman CVC Match from The Letters of Literacy Build a Rhyming Snowman from This Reading Mama Snowman Playdough Mat from Teaching … [Read more...]
Winter Scavenger Hunt
Winter is almost here! It feels like winter in Iowa already, so I decided to create a fun winter scavenger hunt for kids! I made one for fall, and it was a big hit! I know we stay indoors more often in the winter, but this scavenger hunt would be a great chance to get some fresh air outside! There are three sheets to this scavenger hunt. The first one is one you could do from indoors, if it was too cold outside. It's basically a "search for" activity. The goal is to try to find all ten … [Read more...]
Homemade Snow Paint Recipe
Do you have snow where you live? We normally get a lot of snow in Iowa, but this year we haven't. It is not very fun for the kids to have a cold, brown winter! However, we just got some snow last week and we've been so excited about playing in the snow! Sometimes it's too cold to go outside, so we bring the snow indoors to play with. Today I'm sharing with you our homemade snow paint recipe. It's super simple to make and kids love it! Here's what you need to make snow paint: … [Read more...]