14 Winter Science Experiments & STEM Activities

Try a few of these winter science experiments that explore snow, ice and cold temperatures! As if the past ten months haven't been historic enough, it seems that we are making history once again with one of the most brutal cold snaps in de...

10 Groundhog Day Science Activities & Books

Try these Groundhog Day science activities & books for kids that explore shadow science experiments, weather predictions and more seasonal fun! February 2nd is Groundhog's Day - the halfway point of winter.  If you've got kids, y...

30 FREE Printable Winter Games & Activities

Browse this list of free printable Winter games and activities for those days when you can't get outside! It's time to get prepared by having some free printable Winter activities on hand -- and I've got your back! I'm currently sitting o...

Indoor Winter Games for Kids: Holiday Charades or Pictionary {w/free printable}

Enjoy some time inside with this holiday & winter themed charade or pictionary game for kids and families - a fun and easy printable Winter-themed game! This week, I've realized that winter is coming. Scratch that – winter is here (a...

10 Classic Winter Books for Kids

Grab a cup of cocoa and enjoy a few of these classic Winter books for kids this week! I don't know about you but one of the first things that comes to my mind when winter hits is cuddling up under the blankets with a good book or two. ...

Winter Science Experiments: How Much Water is in Snow?

  Winter is the perfect time for some simple science experiments -- find out how much water is in snow! My family will tell you that I'm an amateur weather buff -- I like to observe what Mother Nature dishes out to us.  Toss in...

33 Fun Things to Do in Winter: Indoor & Outdoor Activities for Kids

Get inspired with this list of 33 Fun Things to do in the Winter -- indoor & outside activities plus fun things to do with or without snow! It's always great to have some creative ideas for keeping kids entertained during bad weather mo...

FREE Winter Scavenger Hunt (with printable list!)

Grab this free printable Winter Scavenger Hunt list and get outside & hunt down clues to explore seasonal changes in nature! My kids will be the first to tell you that no matter the weather, we get some outdoor time every day. It's de...

10 Kids Books & Activities about Hibernation and Migration

Learn how animals prepare for winter with books & activities about hibernation and migration! Our kids are always curious about where animals go in the winter.  Like we explored with our animal habitat project,  animals eithe...

14 Wonderful Winter Books for Kids, Tweens & Teens

Cuddle up & enjoy these 14 AMAZING Winter picture books and chapter books for kids, tweens and teens! We knew it would arrive at some point - colder temps are upon us.  In our house, cold weather is synonymous with curling up with...

Fun with Kids Books and Winter Activities

Wonderful winter books with indoor and outdoor play activities for kids! Now that we're in the throws of winter (and most of the holiday gifts have been played with over the past few weeks), it's time to introduce some new ways to beat the...

11 Olympic Activities and Crafts for Kids

Enjoy learning about the 2018 Winter Olympic Games with these kids' activities!It's hard to believe that it's time for the Olympics again!This year, the world will be watching all the winter activities in PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Oly...

25 Snow Day Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy

Enjoy these fun indoor & outdoor activities for your next snow day!Like so many others, we are having a 'snow day' this week (actually, it's an ice day today but who knows what tomorrow might bring -- my kids are hoping for a repeat per...

Winter Craft & Science: Nature Art with Ice

Enjoy this easy Winter craft that combines science, nature & art -- perfect for kids of all ages! I'll be the first to admit that once Winter sets in, looking for ways to incorpation nature into our day becomes more of a challenge. ...

15 Fun Things to do Outside this Weekend

 15 Fun Things to do Outside this WeekendResearch has shown that time outside helps our bodies to produce Vitamin D (vital for those growing bones!), decrease our stress levels and let's just be honest - stop our kids from getting to s...