Winter Activities for Kids

2 Ingredient Fake Snow

November 13, 2025 by Stephanie Oswald

If your kids are begging for winter play but the weather is…not cooperating, this 2 Ingredient Fake Snow is pure magic. It’s cold-feeling, fluffy, moldable, and ridiculously easy to make – like, “dump it in a bowl and stir” easy. In five minutes you’ll have a whole bin of soft, sparkly snow perfect for sensory … Read more

Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft

June 1, 2025January 28, 2025 by Stephanie Oswald

Looking for a creative way to keep the kiddos entertained and sneak in a little learning? Say hello to this Polar Bear Paper Plate Craft! It’s super easy for little hands to make, and it’s a fun intro to the world of arctic animals. Plus, it’s perfect for kiddos with special education needs thanks to … Read more

Red Fish, Blue Fish Sensory Science Bin

March 7, 2025March 4, 2016 by Stephanie Oswald

Thank you Four Monks Vinegar for sponsoring this post! Dr. Seuss is taking over my life. That became crystal clear the moment I asked my daughter to go pick up her room and she sassed me with- Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. She … Read more

Ice Painting with Salt: Exploring Fusion

March 8, 2025March 2, 2016 by Stephanie Oswald

This simple activity of Salt Painting with Salt was an excellent activity for exploring fusion and why ice melts.

Spring is beginning to sneak up on us, which basically means you never know what the weather is going to be. I have lost track of how many times this year we have watched the snow melt to the point that the ground gets wet enough to soak your shoes only to wake up the … Read more

Letter Recognition Snow Search

March 8, 2025January 12, 2016 by Stephanie Oswald

My little man is absolutely obsessed with Paw Patrol. Like he is a walking ad for the show level of obsessed. His favorite pup this week is Everest who has gone on many missions with him into the snowy wonderland that is our backyard. This Letter Recognition Snow Search came to be in an attempt to channel some of his rescue mission passion into a fun indoor learning activity.

Kids will have a blast rescuing each letter of the alphabet with this letter recognition snow search!

A blizzard has buried all 26 letters and they are all trapped under the snow fall. Rescue each letter (and identify them) so they can get back home to their puzzle board!