Try these easy ways to make snowflakes today: One way is with white coffee filters – just fold the filter in half a total of four times. Then cut a design on each side of the filter, using either regular or craft scissors. When you unfold it, your snowflake will be revealed. You can also cut snowflakes out of plain white copy paper and then follow the same instructions above.
Try out these fun writing prompts today: Young children can draw a picture of a snowman ⛄ and then make up a story about it. Did they make the snowman during a Snow Day from school? Does it talk or walk around? Older kids and adults can try out a different prompt: What if you were being followed down the street by a snowman that came to life? Would people believe you? What would happen?
Today is Library Shelfie Day! What is Library Shelfie Day, you ask? It is a day set aside in January each year to give book lovers and book collectors a chance to share their personal libraries. Whether you collect first editions or equally love and treasure every dog-eared book you have ever owned, we would love to see pictures of your libraries! But if you don’t have many books at home, no problem! Visit one Read more
Winter weather is tough on area wildlife, particularly birds. To give them a nice treat during this dreary weather, make a Pinecone Bird Feeder. All you need is a pinecone, peanut butter, and twine, yarn, or string. To begin, tie your string around the top of the pinecone. Next, pour out birdseed in a bowl that is deep enough for the pinecone to fit. Spread peanut butter all over the pinecone and roll it in Read more
Stargazing, or looking up at the stars and constellations, is a fun family activity at any time, even during the winter. It is worth the trouble of bundling up in coats, hats, scarves, and mittens to experience the crisp and clear view of the night sky while it is not obstructed by the haziness caused by summer humidity. Plus, because the Earth has rotated, different planets are visible now than during the summer. NASA’s Night Read more
Start the new year by becoming more organized. Some great places to start include: • Organize your pantry or kitchen shelves to make mealtime preparation go faster. • Have each family member organize their clothes so that getting dressed in the morning and getting ready for bed at night go more smoothly. • Encourage everyone to lay out the things they will need for the following day. Think about things like backpacks, bags, lunches, clothes, Read more
To turn 🍡 popsicle sticks into a crafty cup of ☕ hot chocolate: First, glue about eight craft sticks together into a square shape. You can use the colored variety or color plain popsicle sticks with crayons or markers. Next, cut an oval 🟤 out of brown paper and glue the oval to the top of the square to represent the hot chocolate. Decorate the brown oval with small white circles to mimic marshmallows. Next, Read more
Celebrate National Cut Your Energy Costs Day this month by doing a few simple things around your house to help lower your energy bills. You can get the whole family involved – young children can be taught to do simple things like turning off lights when they leave a room. Even if they cannot reach the light switch, they can give older family members gentle reminders to turn off the lights. Other simple things that Read more
If you didn’t get around to sending out holiday cards, don’t worry! New Year’s cards are an option for those who have too many holiday activities to get everything they want done. Sending out a quick note to say “Thinking of You” or even a long letter getting your friends and family caught up on what your family has been up to this past year is a great way to spend the first few days Read more
Many people do not think of walking outside when the weather is colder but if you bundle up, it can be a refreshing experience. If you have young children, prompt them to talk about how differently everything looks when it is a different season. Ask them questions such as, “What looks differently now than in the summer?” or “How does the air feel on your face?”
