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Winter Printables Bundle

Katie — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:03 +0000

I’ll be honest and tell you that winter is my least favorite season. The short days, lack of sun, and cold temperatures make me long for spring’s arrival. Nonetheless, there are things to celebrate about winter. Like ice skating, building snowmen, snow ball fights, and drinking hot chocolate. And I like to include these images […]

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Crystallized snowflakes

Katie — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

With winter now in full swing, we are stuck indoors on many days. Even though it doesn’t snow where we live, I’ve been trying to bring some of the magic of winter to my kids. These crystallized snowflakes were a great opportunity to appreciate the magic of snow, create a beautiful craft, AND see some science in action […]

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How to Make a Six-Sided Paper Snowflake

Katie — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Snowflakes are incredibly beautiful. But did you know we only learned about their structure and beauty in the late 1800s thanks to the pioneering work of Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley. Bentley was an American meteorologist and photographer who perfected a process of catching and photographing snowflakes before they could melt. He was the first person to […]

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10 Children’s Books About Snowflakes

Katie — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Want to learn about snowflakes with your kids? Below are 10 children’s books about snowflakes that cover the science, beauty, and wonder of these amazing winter crystals. Note: For more fun and educational winter activities, see my Winter Activities for Kids page. The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder by Jon Nelson, Ph.D. and MarkCassino The Story […]

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Winter sensory play ideas for kids

Katie — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

While getting outdoors is one of the best ways for kids to delight their senses, that’s not always easy or possible. . . especially during the winter months. But given the importance of sensory play in a young child’s development, you don’t want to wait until spring to provide your child with sensory experiences. And […]

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Snowflake crafts for kids

Katie — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:00:00 +0000

As the weather turns cold and we tend to spend more time indoors, my thoughts naturally turn to winter-themed crafts as a way to pass the time. Today I’ve collected some fun and fantastic snowflake crafts for kids for you to peruse through. So get your art on, work on those fine motor skills, and/or […]

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Penguins measurement activity

Katie — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:00:21 +0000

What’s the cutest animal on the continent of Antarctica? My vote surely goes to the penguin. Of course, I might be a bit biased. You see, my daughter’s has a beloved stuffed animal penguin she sleeps with at night. And when she saw me working on this activity she was so happy I was making […]

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Black and white polar bear craft for kids

Katie — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:00:09 +0000

If I had to pick my favorite Arctic animal, there’s no doubt it would be the polar bear. And today I’m sharing directions to make a simple and elegant black and white polar bear craft. Note: For more Arctic resources, see my Polar Animals and Lands Unit Study page or grab my Arctic Unit Study. To create this black and […]

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