Kids love playing in snow. But below-zero winter wind chills force parents to keep kids in the house. Schools cancel recess if it's too cold. Excess time spent cooped up, makes for restless, irritable children. Looking for cheap, indoor activities for bored, winterbound kids? How about an arts and crafts party for kids? Here are cheap recycled crafts and children's craft projects to occupy sick, snowbound or bored kids. Arts and crafts party for kids: Recycled crafts, DIY children's craft projects
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Arts and crafts party for kids: Recycled crafts, DIY children's craft projects
Kids love playing in snow. But below-zero winter wind chills force parents to keep kids in the house. Schools cancel recess if it's too cold. Excess time spent cooped up, makes for restless, irritable children. Looking for cheap, indoor activities for bored, winterbound kids? How about an arts and crafts party for kids? Here are cheap recycled crafts and children's craft projects to occupy sick, snowbound or bored kids. Arts and crafts party for kids: Recycled crafts, DIY children's craft projects
Free Disney Printable Frozen Crafts
I've written articles on free printable kids crafts since for years. I often link to the Family Fun website (from Family Fun magazine). Family Fun partners with Disney and provides lots of Disney-themed crafts. Family Fun now has a new website Spoonful. Besides regular Family Fun goodies, Disney crafts can be found there too. Free Disney Printables from Family Fun New Site Spoonful
Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics XXII Coloring Pages, Plus Russian Crafts
Everywhere I look is rings. Five intertwined blue, red, green, black, yellow to be exact. That's right, it's 2014 Winter Olympics fever and Sochi is the place to be February 7-23! As a teacher, mom and former homeschooler, I always look for ways to teach any world event in the classroom. Here are free printable winter Olympics lessons plans. Games, crafts, coloring pages, puzzles, sports-themed worksheets--all you need to explore. There are activities about Russia and the city of Sochi, too. Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics XXII Printables, Lessons on Russia
Repurpose Summer Toys for Indoor Preschool Learning Play
I homeschooled four kids in a single-wide old mobile home. So I know about space-saving as well as money saving. A favorite way to do both is by repurposing. We made outdoor toys do double duty in winter with indoor uses. For example, their Little Tikes Sand Turtle was filled with Lake Michigan beach sand and enjoyed all summer. Then in winter, I cleaned it out, bleach and sanitized and brought it indoors. Repurpose Summer Toys for Indoor Preschool Play
Activities for Bored, Winterbound Kids: Crafts-travaganza Party
Winter is finally getting serious in our area. Kids are loving the big snow drifts! But below-zero wind chills force some parents to keep kids in the house. Schools cancel recess if it's too cold. Excess times indoors makes for restless, irritable children. Looking for cheap, indoor activities for bored, winterbound kids? How about a crafts-travaganza party? Winter Party--Arts and Crafts Day
Cheap, Kids' Cabin Fever Reliever: Homemade Castle
Snow is great for winter play, but near-zero wind chills aren't. During the holidays, there's usually enough to keep homebound kids occupied. But around February, creativity wears thin and winter blues set in. Here's a cheap, cabin fever reliever for kids and parents--homemade castle. Cheap, Kids' Cabin Fever Reliever: Homemade Castle
Pagan Crafts, Wiccan Printables, Fairy Coloring Pages
No religion exemplifies "green crafts" like pagan. Wiccans and pagans teach us to embrace creation and respect our earth. Major holidays in the pagan calendar include Samhain (Halloween), Yule (Winter Solstice), Imbolc (Candlemas), Ostara (Easter), Beltain (May Day), Litha (summer), Lughnasadh (late summer) and Mabon (harvest). Wiccan holiday activities include bonfires, incantations and magic of all kinds. Here are free printable Wiccan, fairy and pagan coloring pages and crafts. These would fit in with seasonal holiday crafts. I've included literature and book selections, too. Free Printable Wiccan Craft Activities
Free Printable Hanukkah Crafts
Hanukkah, Chanukkah, the 'festival of light' is celebrated on the 25th of Kislev in the Jewish calendar. On the western calendar Hanukkah falls near Christmas. Here are free printable Hanukkah crafts: dreidel, gelt, menorah, treats, decorations. Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days. For 2012, Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 8 and goes until December 16. read more
Free Printable Summer Olympics Crafts, Games for Preschool, Early Childhood
The 2012 Summer Olympics kicked off on July 27 in London, England. They'll run through August 12. Looking for hands-on activities to engage young ones in the Olympic festivities (or keep them occupied so that you can enjoy the events)? Look no further--here's an assortment of Olympic-sized goodies for the youngest fans. Preschoolers and early elementary age kids will love these activities designed especially for their developmental level. Free Printable Summer Olympics Crafts, Games for Preschool, Early Childhood
Free Printable Snowflake Patterns and Winter Craft Activities
Free Printable Snowflake Patterns and Winter Craft Activities As the winter holidays wind to a close and the New Year approaches, kids will be going back to school. Now is the time that winter can get long. Why not celebrate the season with free printable winter crafts? Here are free printable templates and patterns for snowflakes, snowmen crafts and winter-themed activities. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten and lower elementary age children. I've included tips to make recycled crafts, in keeping with the "green" concept of this blog. Click here for winter fun!
Free Printable Snowflake Templates to Cut
Free Printable Snowflake Patterns and Templates Paper snowflakes make a great educational tool for science. Cutting paper snowflakes is a form of kirigami. They're great fun to make! Children learn math skills by exploring the symmetry and geometric patterns in a six-sided snowflakes. Students explore art concepts by cutting snowflakes. They learn pattern, line, shape and design. Children learn about earth science by creating snowflake patterns that simulate ice crystal formations. Students improve motor skills by cutting paper snowflake patterns. They improve perceptual skills by folding the paper to create the six-sided snowflake patterns. Use these free printables for winter solstice parties on December 22, 2012. Read on
Free Printable Winter Crafts
Free Printable Kwanzaa Crafts and Activities
Kwanzaa is a uniquely African American winter holiday which begins on December 26 and is celebrated for nine days. Candles are lit and prayer offerings made. Here are free printable Kwanzaa coloring pages, crafts, games, lessons and activities. Read more...
Free Printable 3D Pop Up Cards
'Green', 'Inexpensive' and 'DIY' are this holiday season's buzzwords. Here is a Christmas, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice or Kwanzaa craft that is all three: pop-up holiday cards made right from your recycle bin; with free printable stencils, they are darn near free. Read More
Free Printable Holiday Stencils
Free Printable Snowflake Patterns and Activities
Free Printable cut and paste snowflake patterns and activities! All ages and skill levels. Use recycled materials for a green craft. Build fine motor skills. Great for math, science and art lesson plans. Complete unit with activities, literature and connections. Read more
Free Printable Winter Crafts, Cut and Paste, Activities
Free Printable Winter Crafts Get your printers warmed up for loads of fun and learning with free printable winter activities. Winter is a great time to study weather, snowflakes, ice, snow, water cycle, earth science and nature. Use these free printable activities, cut and paste crafts, lesson plans and games for your students. Read more
Free Printable Jan Brett Crafts Activities
Free Printable Jan Brett Coloring Crafts Christmas is my favorite season for making crafts with children. Happily, the internet is loaded with websites that offer free printable crafts. Visit Jan Brett's website for loads of free printable holiday coloring, cut and paste crafts! View more »
No Sew Polar Fleece Poncho
Polar Fleece Projects for Seniors and Children Polar Fleece is literally the magic fleece! You can use and abuse polar fleece and it just keeps looking great and feeling cozy! No need to hem polar fleece, either! Ideal for seniors, babies and children! Details and materials to make an inexpensive girl's polar fleece poncho and blanket for seniors. View more »
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