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Winter

Winter, Hibernation, Bears and Holidays

  • Plan a day outside (in the snow if you can!) to play in the crisp winter weather. Think of activities that are better when it is cooler than summertime.
  • Decorate outdoor trees for the birds. Use a pinecone and cover it with peanut butter, roll it in some bird seed and hang it on a branch in a tree near a window. Your child can enjoy watching the birds eat this special treat!
  • Help your child make holiday cards and/or wrapping paper for holiday gifts. Use items around the house to cut and paste. Add items such as ribbons, or buttons on the cards. For the wrapping paper, use paint, crayons or stamps on newspaper, brown paper or paper bags.
  • Make some special holiday recipes, perhaps family favorites, with your child. Let the child do much of the measuring and stirring. Share the finished product with friends and neighbors.
  • Help your child build a bear “den” indoors or out of doors. A small cave like structure will be a great place to look at books together or take a nap! Use a small table and drape it with a bed sheet. Enjoy a snack in the bear den!
  • At the library or on the computer look at books and other information about bears and animals that hibernate in the winter months. Identify the various types of bears and where they live. Find out about the other animals in your area who need protection during the winter.
  • Eating healthy is sometimes difficult in these busy times. With your child make a batch of granola, like the bears and animals eat! Include items your child likes: pretzels, nuts, cheerios, dried fruits, raisins, etc. Make it a special treat and your child will learn about eating fruits, berries and nuts for a healthy diet.
  • Start your child on a recycling project in your home or neighborhood. Teach the value of reusing items or recycling them to protect our environment. Perhaps other neighbors will want to participate and their children can start their own Reuse, Recycle Club!
  • Find some easy soup recipes that use a variety of ingredients that you child can help prepare. Soups are simple dinner meals and can be very healthy!
  • Begin a play group with other parents for your children. Working on art, crafts, or science in the home with other children can be stimulating and fun. Make plans with parents you know to share the adventure and the time!
  • Make it a point to set aside a time for reading each day. When children are indoors more in this time of year, reading can bring joy to a dreary day. Plan a day at the library each week to get new books, study a specific topic, or go attend the reading event.