Snowflake Fun And Frolicking!

Snowflake Photo Magnet

The snow is falling and winter is taking over our little corner of the world. What's the weather like in your neck of the woods? Are you an outdoorsy family, or more of a stay in and sip hot cocoa family? Or both! We're definitely both. We love playing in the snow and we love coming home to warm up with a hot drink after a cold day outdoors.

Which ever kind of family you are, you'll enjoy our snowflake themed projects this week. Try some out with your kiddos, especially if their fingers and toes could use a break from the chilly weather - or even if you live closer to the equator and want a reason to celebrate snow!

Snowflake Wreath
This will make a cute little project for preschoolers or kindergarten classes to create and display or share with parents.

Snowflake Catching
This activity can be used as a great teaching tool or lesson supplement when studying the weather with older kids (1st - 2nd graders). And there's a little math and science involved too!

Snowflake Art
I love this art project because you don't have to snow to create some pretty snowflakes! This paint craft would work well with 3 - 4 year old too.

Snow Caterpillar
Here's another craft that does require snow...and fruit! Create a snow caterpillar with your kiddos using some things you have around the house.

Snow Dough
This is a fun little recipe to cook up in your own kitchen. Or make some up ahead of time to take to the classroom. Kids will love the sparkly snow dough.

For more winter and snowflake inspired crafts visit The Idea Box! Or connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite snow activity!

Snow time fun

Oh baby it's cold outside! So cold, they are closing over 600 schools in my area. What better time than the present to make some snow themed crafts!

Try some snow painting, but only if the temperatures are safe outside. Otherwise, bring some snow inside and put it in a plastic container for this project! If going outdoors is an option, try making this fun Snow Caterpillar!

Other ideas include:

• making a snow crystal picture
  
• a marshmallow snow picture
  
• try these fun snowman circles
  
• with parental supervision make a Bleach Snow Picture
  
• a handful of ingredients will make you a batch of snow dough
  

Remember to exercise safety in cold weather. Always bundle up, cover your ears and fingers and come in often to warm up!

Be sure to come back to The Idea Box for plenty of games, crafts, activities and party fun.

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P.S. here's some fun stuff from our sister site, Old Fashioned Living:

1. The Art of Making Snow Angels
   
2. Polar Bear Games
   
3. Homemade Snow Cones