Painting Snowmen with Corks!

I sketched a snowman on the girls paper to encourage them to "stamp" within the snowman.

I paired this activity with our favorite books about snowmen.  

 They loved this activity and made a few snowmen each.  

Build a Snowman Sensory Bag - Two Ways

 Supplies needed:

Shaving cream

1 - gallon sized freezer bag

1 - quart sized freezer bag

foam sheets in assorted colors

scissors

markers

glitter (optional)

packaging tape (optional)

 Snowman Sensory Bag #1

I cut out the snowman shapes using the foam sheets.

I drew on the snowman with marker.

I threw in some foam snow flakes I've had in my craft supplies.

Next, put everything in the bag.

Add a small amount of shaving cream.  A little goes a long way!

So your little on isn't tempted to open the bag you can seal it with the packaging tape.

Now they can build a snowman in a bag! 

 Our snowman on the light table.  

 Snowman Sensory Bag #2

Same supplies as above.

 I cut the shapes out of the foam sheets. 

Put all the pieces in the bag. Add the glitter and a small amount of shaving cream

Remember, a little goes a long way! 

Now you have two Snowmen sensory bags! 

Just like that!!!

Build A Shape Snowman

My girls are really into Frosty right now.  

Snowflake kept asking me to draw Frosty on her doodle pro.

Then, she wanted me to draw a square Frosty and a heart Frosty.

I decided to make these shape snowmen so she can build them whenever she wants!

 I literally threw these together.

I roughly sketched the shapes in three different sizes on to a piece of white felt.

 I cut them out and added a small magnet to each.

I added the magnet to the side that had my sketching on it.

 I used puffy paint for the eyes and nose.  

They quickly ended up on the dishwasher.

Junebug also thought they were super cute. 

Winter Wonderland Sensory Bin

We are learning about the Arctic and Antarctica this month.  Plus, learning about winter!

I just finished printing out a bunch of activities for the month.  Until I get things organized and laminated, I wanted an easy activity for the girls.  In comes a winter sensory bin!

 

What we used:

Salt - from the Dollar Store

blue pom poms

winter trees

blue and white gems

measuring cups for scoops

 

*I had everything stored in a bag from last years winter sensory bin*

 I am pretty lenient with some of the "messy" activities as long as it stays in the kitchen. :)

 

Snowman, Snowman What do you see?

Snowman, Snowman

What do You See?

created by playing with words 365

Junebug loves Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do You See?

So, I was so excited to find this printable book.

I printed the book on cardstock and hot glued Velcro to the pages.

I laminated the pieces that are added.  

However, I decided this morning I will also laminate the book as well.

*You can use this as a one time use booklet as well and have your child glue each piece to the page.* 

 She has Brown Bear memorized so she loves trying to read the pages. 

Snowman in a baggie!

Snowman in a baggie!

I saw this and had to make it.  Great sensory fun!
Two ways to make it below.

Supplies needed:

Black peel & stick foam if you want the eyes & mouth on the outside of the bag
black card stock if you put the eyes & mouth on the inside of the bag.

orange foam (with the non-sticky back)

shaving cream

glitter (optional)

Quart size freezer bag 

*(you can use a sandwich bag, but I like the sturdiness of the quart size)

 Option A: Add the sticky felt pieces to the outside of the plastic bag.
Put the orange triangle on the inside.
Add glitter(optional) & shaving cream.
A little goes a long way for both.
You can always remove some of the shaving cream if you added to much.

Option B: 

The only thing you do different here is put all the pieces in the bag. 

I added circles with a sharpie where the eyes should go to help M.  But, that is optional.
Lastly, fold the top over and tape shut.

Inspired by Mollie's Mom blog

Igloo craft with marshmallows or sugar cubes

Make and igloo out of marshmallows or sugar cubes.

I have to be honest, we never finished this craft. 

 Junebug wanted to keep eating the sugar cubes. 

So, only half the igloo is finished.

I plan to do this craft again when we reach the letter I again later this year.

Supplies needed:

Paper plate

styrofoam cup

glue

marshmallows or sugar cubes

First, cut at least 1 inch off of the top of the cup.  You can judge it on how tall you want the igloo.

Next, glue the cup to the paper plate.

 I just added the glue around the bottom and she added the sugar cubes.

(until she realized she could eat them) :)

Paint the "snow"

It is finally starting to feel like winter here. 

So let the winter activities begin!

Too cold to go outside?  You can still paint "snow" inside.

 Supplies needed:

shaving cream

food coloring

tray

paint brush

paper

 Smooth the shaving cream out on the tray.

Add drops of food coloring.

 Let the painting begin!

inspired by The Moffatt Girls

Winter Sensory Tote

Happy New Year! 

Winter Sensory Tote

Filled with decorative snow, pom poms, cotton balls, blue decorative beads, winter trees, plastic snow man, a snow flake, icicle & winter themed Hello Kitty toys. 

DIY ornament (toddler friendly)

Junebug made this ornament at my MOPS group last week and I thought it would make a super cute gift.  I bought the plastic ornaments at Michael's.  You can also get glass if you prefer.   I already had a Christmas themed pom pom & pipe cleaner set.  You can get a Christmas set at your local craft store or buy the pom poms & pipe cleaners in individual colors.

Michael's has the plastic & glass ornaments on sale for 60% off this week.  They came out to .39 a piece.  I love cheap!!!

I cut up the pipe cleaner and twisted some of the pieces. Junebug got to fill them.  She will be excited to hand these out to family. 

I also plan to puffy paint the date on them when she finishes them all.  She is making 10 this week.

 So cute!  I am sure family will love to hang these on the tree!