{"id":823,"date":"2014-01-13T00:42:00","date_gmt":"2014-01-13T05:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2014\/01\/winter-activities-for-school-ages.html"},"modified":"2023-08-17T06:50:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T10:50:44","slug":"winter-activities-for-school-ages-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/winter-activities-for-school-ages-link\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Activities for School Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Experiencing a child&#8217;s first real winter can be such a fun memory of childhood. Here are 30+ Winter Themed activities to do with your child to encourage them to learn about the changes that happen during this season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/30-winter-activities-for-kids.jpg\" alt=\"winter activities featured for kids \" class=\"wp-image-31786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/30-winter-activities-for-kids.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/30-winter-activities-for-kids-203x300.jpg 203w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Winter Activities for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week was a sure sign that winter has arrived across the United States with freezing temperatures reaching all the way down to Florida with the Polar Vortex.&nbsp; It made me start to discuss winter with my children and have a little bit of fun with the themes of Snowmen, Mittens, Ice, Snow and Snowflakes.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I took a peek at all the ideas shared on the After School Linky and clearly I wasn\u2019t alone in my cold thoughts.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of my favorites that your child may enjoy this week as we teach our children about Winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">\u201cOUR SPIN\u201d on Winter Activities at The Educators\u2019 Spin On It<a name=\"more\"><\/a> <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/heart-themed-winter-birds-project\/\" target=\"_blank\">Heart Themed Winter Birds<\/a>&nbsp;*<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/how-to-host-after-school-playdate\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">How to Host a Winter Playdate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/2014\/01\/11\/valentines-gifts-diy-bead-bracelets\/\" target=\"_blank\">Penguin Bracelet<\/a>&nbsp;*<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/penguin-writing-prompts-and-sewing\/\" target=\"_blank\">Penguin Writing Prompts <\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">&nbsp;*<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/afterschool-express-winter-fun\/\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Printable Snowman Number Sight Word Book<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/looking-for-signs-of-winter-after\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Printable Winter Journal and Observation Sheet<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/afterschool-express-winter-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Snowman Painting with Spools &nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/winter-olympics-themed-books\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Winter Olympics Books<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/easy-winter-science-activities-with-ice\/\">Winter Science Activities with Snow and Ice<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/winter-fun-with-friends-after-school\/\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Activities with Friends<\/a>&nbsp;*<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/i1pf0uImg1\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Winter Themed Books<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/snow-themed-alphabet-sensory-bin\/\">How to make Pretend Snow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>* Indicates featured in collage image<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/afterschool-express-winter-fun\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"950\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Winter-Activities-for-Kids-from-The-Educators-Spin-On-It-.png\" alt=\"Winter Activities for Kids from The Educators' Spin On It\" class=\"wp-image-21318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Winter-Activities-for-Kids-from-The-Educators-Spin-On-It-.png 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Winter-Activities-for-Kids-from-The-Educators-Spin-On-It--600x877.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Winter-Activities-for-Kids-from-The-Educators-Spin-On-It--205x300.png 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Winter-Science-ACtivities-with-Snow-and-Ice-from-The-Educators-Spin-On-It-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Winter-Science-ACtivities-with-Snow-and-Ice-from-The-Educators-Spin-On-It-.png 700w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Winter-Science-ACtivities-with-Snow-and-Ice-from-The-Educators-Spin-On-It--600x857.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Winter-Science-ACtivities-with-Snow-and-Ice-from-The-Educators-Spin-On-It--210x300.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/snow-themed-alphabet-sensory-bin\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-Make-Pretend-Snow-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Pretend Snow for Kids #eduspin\" class=\"wp-image-24893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-Make-Pretend-Snow-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-Make-Pretend-Snow-for-Kids--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/How-to-Make-Pretend-Snow-for-Kids--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">Winter Activities for School Ages &nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/deceptivelyeducational.blogspot.com\/2014\/01\/3-ways-to-enjoy-frigid-temperatures.html\" target=\"_blank\">3 Ways to Enjoy the Frigid Weather<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Deceptively Educational<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/kidworldcitizen.org\/winter-crafts-for-kids-an-ice-sun-catcher\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ice Sun Catcher<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Kid World Citizen<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/b-inspiredmama.com\/indoor-snow-painting\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indoor Snow Painting<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Craftulate on B-Inspired Mama<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/thisreadingmama.com\/free-january-writing-prompts\/\" target=\"_blank\">January Writing Prompts<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from This Reading Mama<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/prekandksharing.blogspot.com\/2013\/01\/montessori-inspired-winter-math-activities.html\" target=\"_blank\">Montessori Inspired Winter Activities<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Pre-K and Sharing *<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lifewithmoorebabies.com\/2013\/12\/pine-cone-winter-fairies.html\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Cone Fairies<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Life with Moore Babies *<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/buggyandbuddy.com\/indoor-play-kids-snowy-toy-car-ramp\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pretend Snow Car Ramp<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Buggy and Buddy<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/boymamateachermama.com\/2014\/01\/06\/teacher-mama-roll-a-snowman-games\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rolla Snowman Game<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Boy Mama Teacher Mama<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kcedventures.com\/blog\/free-printable-activities-for-winter\" target=\"_blank\">Roundup of Winter Printables<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> on KC Edventures<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.coffeecupsandcrayons.com\/sight-word-snowball-fight-activity-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sight Word Snowball Fight<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Coffee Cups and Crayons<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kitchencounterchronicle.com\/2014\/01\/simple-ice-ornaments.html\" target=\"_blank\">Simple Ice Decorations<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Kitchen Counter Chronicles *<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.creativefamilyfun.net\/2014\/01\/snow-science-prediction-and-observation.html\" target=\"_blank\">Snow Science<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Creative Family Fun *<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sugaraunts.com\/2014\/01\/snowball-fight-craft-and-activity.html\">Snowball Fight and Craft<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Sugar Aunts *<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.themeasuredmom.com\/free-winter-spelling-activity-game-word-list-grades-1-4\/\" target=\"_blank\">Snowball Spelling Printable<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from The Measures Mom<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sugaraunts.com\/2013\/12\/christmas-healthy-snacks-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\">SnowmanSnack<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Sugar Aunts *<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.simplysprouteducate.com\/2012\/11\/month-of-joy-stained-glass-mitten.html\" target=\"_blank\">Stained Glass Mitten<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Simply Sprout *<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com\/2013\/01\/an-enchanted-childhood-playschool_19.html\" target=\"_blank\">Watercolor Mitten<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Like Mama Like Daughter *<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.giftofcuriosity.com\/winter-activities-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">WinterActivities for Kids<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from A Gift of Curiosity<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kcedventures.com\/blog\/winter-books-for-kids-lit-fun-winter-activities\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Book and Activities for Kids<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from KC Edventures *&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/www.everystarisdifferent.blogspot.com\/2013\/12\/christmas-unit-week-4-winter.html\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Math Printable Games<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Every Star is Different<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"><a style=\"font-family: inherit;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/buggyandbuddy.com\/winter-wonderland-small-world-play\/\" target=\"_blank\">Winter Wonderland Small World Play<\/a><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\"> from Buggy and Budd<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/afterschool-express-winter-fun\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-pin-description=\"winter virtual field trips for kids featuring sledding, snow covered mountains and evergreen trees and ice castles\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/winter-virtual-field-trips-for-kids-2.jpg\" alt=\"winter virtual field trips for kids featuring sledding, snow covered mountains and evergreen trees and ice castles\" class=\"wp-image-50165\" width=\"599\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/winter-virtual-field-trips-for-kids-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/winter-virtual-field-trips-for-kids-2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/winter-virtual-field-trips-for-kids-2-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/winter-virtual-field-trips-for-kids-2-600x420.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/winter-virtual-field-trips-for-kids\/\">Winter Virtual Field Trips for Kids <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is your favorite Winter Activity to do with your child? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/school-ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click HERE<\/a> to see all of our Themed Ideas for <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/school-ages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School Ages<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing a child&#8217;s first real winter can be such a fun memory of childhood. Here are 30+ Winter Themed activities to do with your child to encourage them to learn about the changes that happen during this season.&nbsp; Winter Activities for Kids Last week was a sure sign that winter has arrived across the United [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":31786,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[24,10,31],"class_list":{"0":"post-823","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-kids-activities","8":"tag-after-school-link-up","9":"tag-grade-school","10":"tag-winter","11":"entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/30-winter-activities-for-kids.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Kim Vij","author_link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/author\/kim\/"},"mv":{"thumbnail_id":31786,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/30-winter-activities-for-kids-203x300.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=823"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/823\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":72115,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/823\/revisions\/72115"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}