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Snow Dough Snow Men

If you’re itching to build a snowman with your little ones, but you’re local climate doesn’t support such an activity, whip up some of your own snow dough.  This is just a spin on the Classic Playdough Recipe.  Follow that … Continue reading

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Bring in the Snow!

Next time you’re out shovelling the walk, shovel a bit into a bucket and bring it inside!  Fill your sensory table with snow and try one of these fun activities for exploring the enchanting powder with your little ones!

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Book Activity: Snip, Snip, Snow!

  Snip, Snip, Snow! by Nancy Poydar tells the story of a relatable, spunky girl named Sophie, who can’t wait for the snow to fall!  Her excitement turns to disappointment as the storm is stalled.  In its place, Sophie and her friends … Continue reading

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Tortilla Snowflakes!

Here’s a simple way to take a common snack and make it a little more special on a wintry day.  Using a pastry brush,  cover a warm tortilla with melted butter.  Lay a paper or foam snowflake on the tortilla and sprinkle … Continue reading

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Stuff the Snow Clouds!

Here’s a quick activity to do as part of your music and movement time, after reading a great wintry book, or any time you just need to work some wiggles out!  You don’t even need any supplies, so it’s ready … Continue reading

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Baby It's Cold Outside!

The seasons are changing once again!  At least around these parts, the temperatures are dipping, the snow’s beginning to fly, and little children are once again fascinated to watch their own breath floating in front of them outside!  I’ve collected … Continue reading

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Baby It’s Cold Outside!

The seasons are changing once again!  At least around these parts, the temperatures are dipping, the snow’s beginning to fly, and little children are once again fascinated to watch their own breath floating in front of them outside!  I’ve collected … Continue reading

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Book Activity: Snowmen At Night

Snowmen at Night, by Caralyn and Mark Buehner, is a wonderful tale about the adventures snowmen get themselves into when they come to life at night.  It’s all in an attempt to explain why snowmen don’t always look the same … Continue reading

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