Snow Day!!
It's 31 degrees out, the snow is falling, and I'm gearing up for a whole day of snow activities with the kids. We're going to have some fun! I think the secret have having fun when the kids unexpectedly have the day off (or are stuck indoors) is to have some ideas on hand that are quick, easy, and you already have the supplies on hand. Last time it snowed, we used bottle caps to embellish our snowmen. We have tried in years past, but our snowman eyes and noses usually fall off. These caps become inset in the snow, almost screwed in and sealed - they last until the snow melts. And they add a splash of color. And we drink so much milk and juice, that we always have a supply of caps at the ready. And, of course, no matter what the texture of snow, we usually bring some snow indoors . It's sensory play, and my kids just love scooping and pouring. I have read that's a pre-math skill, but I'm not going to tell them they're learning. ...