Winter Scene
Another winter activity idea that we've done is to take a piece of construction paper, dark color works best, have the kids color a winter scene of their choice & then paint over it with a mixture of epsom salts & water (1/2 & 1/2 mixture). You can adapt this to use with collages, we do a big one for the wall. When it dries it looks snow flaky.
~Submitted by Patricia
Winter Hats
Materials: Construction paper, paste, crayons, paint, brushes, cotton balls
Preparation: Draw a stocking cap shape for each child on a piece of construction paper. A half circle with a cuff across the bottom and a tassel at the top is simple to do. Cut out shapes. Have the children decorate their cap shapes with crayons or paint or by pasting on scraps of coloured paper. Sponge painting. Let them each paste a cotton ball on the tassel area. While the children are working, talk about the changing weather and how hats help keep heads and ears warm. The children may make mittens to match caps.
~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare
Winter Wonderland
Materials: newspaper, fern fronds or evergreen branches, dark blue construction paper, straight pins, toothbrush, white tempera paint, clear liquid glue, silver glitter, clear plastic wrap
Procedure: Cover a flat work space with newspaper. Lay the construction paper flat on the newspaper and arrange the greenery on the paper to form a design you like. Pin in place. Dip toothbrush into paint and 6 in. away from paper run your thumb across the bristles repeatedly in an upward direction. Allow the paint to dry. Dab clear liquid glue on the white surfaces and sprinkle with glitter. Remove pins and cover with clear plastic wrap for protection. Fold edges of wrap over and glue.
~Submitted by Cheryl's Sweethearts ChildCare
