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Showing posts with label winter crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter crafts. Show all posts

7 Winter and Christmas Activities to Do with Your Kids

Simple Christmas Activities to Do with Your Kids


Winter is here! Oh, and Christmas is also just around the corner! Not only do kids love this time of year, but so adults do too! Even the most mature people in society can’t help but get a little giddy when it’s snowing outside and the bells are ringing! Christmas brings out everyone’s inner child. Of course, winter means it’s time for fun, family, holiday activities and lots of them! Read on for 7 simple winter and Christmas activities to do with your kids.



Simple Christmas Activities to Do with Your Kids




Seven Simple Activities to do with Kids during Winter Season


There's no need to spend a lot of money or stress over making glorious holiday decorations and delectable cookies to achieve the perfect Christmas with kids. Simple winter and holiday activities make the best, long lasting memories. Why not start a new family Christmas tradition with these simple activities for family time with the kids.


  1. Decorate your whole house with fancy lights

Winter isn’t the holiday season without fancy lights. 

From the colorful to the vibrant, get creative and beautiful LED fairy lights to your favorite rooms. Make sure to get the kids involved by allowing them to have input on which lights go in which location. LED lights don't get hot like those old fashioned Christmas lights so go crazy this year!

To get some amazing Christmas lights, as well as other cool bulbs and lamps, go to powerpointelectrics.co.uk. Be a clever mom or dad by ordering your lights now before it’s too late! The more lights, the merrier the holiday season. Your kids will treasure this family tradition, so go make it a thing!


  1. Spend a day at your local slopes

Fingers crossed; it’s going to snow this winter! When it does, the entire family should wrap up nice and warm and head down to your local slopes. They’ll probably be lots of other families and kids there, too, which will make the occasion extra memorable. In Indiana, you can also do some stellar snow toboggan sledding at Pokagon State Park.


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  1. Create paper snowflakes

Kids love to get creative during winter and Christmas time. A great winter holiday activity idea is to create snowflakes out of paper. Follow this easy tutorial on how to make paper snowflakes from Martha Stewart. Make sure to carefully guide your kids through the steps, and don’t forget to be extra careful with sharp scissors! Once you’ve created your paper snowflakes, scatter them around your home for a special winter holiday decoration.


Here are some more fun snowflake activities from the Adventures of Kids Creative Chaos.


  1. Read Christmas stories

It's impossible to count the abundance of classic Christmas stories. So, this winter, give your kids freedom of choice when it comes to which stories they want to hear. Maybe it will be The Polar Express, or – wait for it - How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Click here for some great holiday books for kids that you may not of yet read!


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  1. Go on a Netflix marathon with the family!

Usually, the weather is freezing cold during the winter months in Indiana. Of course, this means that a lot of time is spent indoors (preferably with marshmallow.)

When your family is relaxing around the house during the holiday, load up Netflix and go on a movie-watching marathon! Elf, anyone? If you need extra help, here are 37 of the best Christmas movies for kids available on Netflix. 


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  1. Have a cozy fire in your backyard

Bonfires don't have to be just for fall! If you have a nice spacious backyard, you should have a cozy (and safe) fire. You’ll even be able to toast some marshmallows, have some hot chocolate, and tell your best Christmas stories. While you're at it, make some savory s'mores!


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  1. Build igloos and snow forts

When it snows, it’s only right that the entire family has a huge snowball fight! When you do, make sure to build some igloos and forts to make it extra exciting. You can even make indoor snowballs for an indoor snowball fight!



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2017: Need some unique holidays to add to Classroom curriculum or After School Activities? 

We've got those and the traditional ones too. March 2017  is almost here. March brings the promise of Spring!  What activities will you plan? Did you know March is National Craft Month in the United States. Here are some fun days and an editable printable calendar for MarchEnjoy!

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March Calendar for Planning Kids' Activities.

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Penguin Printable Coloring Pages Letter P Winter Theme

Here are two winter theme penguin printable coloring pages

Winter fun with cute baby penguin skating and silly penguin teaching the letter P. "P is for penguin". Search the tabs for free printable coloring pages and more penguin pictures and clipart. Enjoy!


Silly Penguin printable coloring pages Letter P winter theme
Silly Penguin Letter Recognition "P".
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for printable penguin letter "P"


Baby Penguin Printable Coloring Pages Winter Theme Skating
Skating anyone? Penguins love to play.
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Make a Snowman Winter Craft PreSchool Activity from Snowflakes

Cute Snowman Activity for Preschoolers

This snowflake snowman is an easy and fun preschool activity. Make a classroom full of them and hang them from the ceiling. Enjoy!


Make a Snowman Winter Craft Pre School Activity Preschool Snowflake
Foam Snowflake Snowman activity.

How to Make a Snowman Mobile

It's easy to make a snowman winter craft with these pre-cut snowflakes from the Dollar Store, but you could  also cut them from white foam paper.  This easy activity is perfect for pre school.

We tied the silver strings that came in the package (meant for hanging) between two snowflakes to from the snowman's body. Then, we headed for the junk drawer and found bits of felt, baubles, and beads for decorating. The paper scarf is a Free Printable Snowman Activity from Alex Toys. Insert ribbon to hang from the ceiling or tape to a window.


Snowflake Snowman Decoration
Easy Snowman Winter Craft for Children.


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