Although winters in Texas usually don’t bring freezing temperatures or snow, we can still have fun exploring winter! Here are some fun ways to celebrate winter and continue the learning over winter break.
For Young Children:
- DIY Snowflake Activities for Young Kids from PBS KIDS for Parents.
- Celebrating Winter Bingo: PreK and K | PBS KIDS (bilingual)
- Homemade Snow Globes | Crafts for Kids
- Recycled Gingerbread Village
For School Aged Children:
- NOVA: Continental Snow Cover (Grades 3-5)
- Video: There’s No Business Like Snow Business (Grades 3-8) and Activity: There’s No Business Like Snow Business: Lake Effect Snow, Density (Grades 3-8)
- Lake Effect Snow | Spot on Science (Grades 3-8)
- Animal Adaptations: Polar Bear Paws | PBS LearningMedia Grades 3-5
- Celebrating Winter Collection (Grades PreK-5)
For Middle/ High School Students:
- Students Measure Changes in Lake Ice and Snow (Grades 6-12)
- Punch Clouds Generate Rain and Snow | Inside Science (Grades 6-12)
- Celebrating Winter Collection (Grades 6-12)
Family Resources:
Play & Learn for Families with children ages 0-5. If you are looking for a fun and engaging group join our next virtual Play & Learn Session. Starting in February we will meet for 8 weeks 1 time a week and provide fun activities, parenting tips and lots of great books and activity supplies. For more information email playandlearn@krln.org.
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