Kids learn about winter not just through the experience but also through picture books like these recent 2017 titles. Brrrr..illiant 2017 Winter Picture Books Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer, illustrated by Richard Jones This beautifully illustrated and written picture book enchants readers with repeated text and soft forest scenes. “Winter is coming, what should […]
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Magical Winter Picture Books
Snow, frost, and winter fun are all in these new magical winter picture books! Winter Picture Books The Wish Tree by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Chris Turnham Charles and Boggan (a toboggan) cheerfully stroll through the forest looking for a wish tree. On their journey, they see many animals before finding the wish tree and making a […]
Curl Up with a Winter Picture Book
If you’re in the northern hemisphere like me, you’ll might be getting snowy weather soon. So it’s time to get a cup of hot cocoa, pile on the marshmallows, and read a good winter-themed picture book. Winter Picture Books The Snowball by Giuliano Ferri (Board Book) Mouse is pushing a snowball (cutout) up a hill. He is […]
Go Outside and Play in Your Snow Kitchen
Sometimes we have to be very creative to get our kids outside in the cold winter snow; at least my kids anyway. IKEA opened in Denver a few months ago and I found these awesome kitchen accessories for cheap and decided to give it to the girls with the impression that it was only for […]
Get Outside in Winter – 8 Great Activities for Kids
by Judy Molland, author of Get Out! 150 Easy Ways for Kids and Grown-Ups to Get Into Nature and Build a Greener Future (Free Spirit Publishing, 2009) (Affiliate link) Winter is a great time to be a kid. Nature is awesome, amazing to look at, touch, and listen to, especially in winter. Fresh air and […]
Capturing Signs of Spring With Cameras
I’m always looking for ways to get my kids outside to get in their 60 minutes a day, also known as a “Green Hour” by the National Wildlife Federation. Last week, I let each kid use a digital camera to photograph signs of spring and get them walking outside and noticing nature. (6 year old, JJ, […]