Kim

How To Make Christmas Snow Sensory Bins

Sensory bins never fail to please. They keep kids engaged and busy for hours, and they can be made to fit any theme. (Not that themes are necessary, but they are fun.)

A great theme for winter? Snow. What kid doesn’t like to play in snow? (Probably those who hate cold, but we’ll go with all kids like it.) I adore playing in the snow too. But it is quite cold. And getting kiddos dressed and out in that snow can be challenging.

So we’re going to bring the snow inside. Or at least some pretend snow. These winter sensory bins are perfect for when your kids want their snow fix but can’t go outside. Or for those of us who live where it doesn’t snow.

Here are 15 snow sensory bins that will let you create the winter wonderland sensory fun your child dreams of.

The thought of doing an engineering activity with little kids sounds a bit, well, crazy. What can kids know about engineering? Heck, what do I know about it?

But trust me on this, it will work. Engineering is about problem-solving. This is a life skill every child benefits from.

A fun and creative way to work on problem-solving skills is to set up a tinker tray for your little ones. And because this is the holiday season, we’re going to make a Christmas Tinker Tray with a focus on Christmas Trees.

Reindeer STEM: How To Make a Reindeer Fly

Just how do those reindeer fly as they pull Santa around on Christmas Eve?

This is a really good question for kids to ask. Reindeer don’t have wings like birds. They don’t appear to be particularly aerodynamic. And they certainly don’t look like they would even enjoy flying.

So how do they get up off the ground?

Okay, so I can’t actually answer that for you. I believe in the power of wonder and imagination, so holiday magic is the only reason I can offer up. But we can make reindeer fly at home, which is still pretty fun.

Let’s try a great Christmas STEM challenge and see if we can figure out how to ake a reindeer fly.

How To Make Dinosaur Snow Globes for Kids

Ben has been super into snow globes this holiday season. There are several holiday movies that feature them, and we saw some on our North Pole adventure. There is something magical about a Christmas snow globe.

The one downfall of a lot of snow globes I have seen in the store is that they are glass. I get it, that’s what makes them work well. But I don’t generally like to hand breakable items over to my kids. And honestly, the cost of some snow globes is a bit more than one might want to budget for.

So, obviously, there was only one solution. We had to make our own snow globes. And it is easier than you might think. (And don’t worry, you don’t have to make dinosaur snow globes, this works for all kinds of themes.)

Here is how to make dinosaur snow globes with your kids.

Thanksgiving can be a very hectic holiday. You just get done with the fun of Halloween, and you are really just starting to gear up for Christmas.

This is a bummer because Thanksgiving is such an important holiday. An entire day set aside just to remind us to be grateful? I think it has got to be one of my favorite days. (And all the yummy food helps. 😉 )

The one thing I really don’t like about Thanksgiving is feeling like I have to cram so much into such a small chunk of time. Cleaning, cooking, baking, spending time with family, it adds up. And the kids are home from school.

The perfect solution? STEM activities and learning activities!

Yes, I know. This is my solution to a lot of things, but you need to be doing these activities with your kids. They keep your children engaged and having fun, which means they are keeping out of trouble.

Take a look at this list and let me know which activity you are going to try first.