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winter fun
Fun DIY Winter Activities Provided By Placer County Moms, an Instagram page filled with Placer County fun for families. Our page is full of family friendly activities, products, and tips for all ages. Go check out placercounty.moms on Instagram to see our latest ideas!
Sensory Snow
A sensory bin enables kids to make endless discoveries. It allows for open-ended play and imagination. Children love using their imagination while playing. Some benefits of a sensory bin include critical thinking, strengthening fine-motor skills, and hours of play and learning. A sensory bin can consist of a container with a lid and toys/materials which fill the bin. You can also use tools and instruments like tweezers, tongs, scoops, and measuring cups. Below is a great sensory bin for winter time!
Materials List: -Glitter -Baking Soda -Water
In a bowl, dump 1 box of baking soda and some glitter. Slowly add a few tablespoons of water at a time until it is sticking together. Don’t add too much water. Add just enough to get the powder to form snow.
Turkey Bowling
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While cooking a Thanksgiving feast in the kitchen, entertain the children with a game of Turkey Bowling. It is similar to regular bowling, incorporating “turkeys” for pins and pumpkins for bowling balls. It only takes a little bit of prep time for endless hours of play. Enjoy the holiday, and have fun celebrating with friends and family!
Materials List:
- Large Brown cups - Construction paper for the feathers and beaks - Googly Eyes - Hot glue gun Decorate your cups to look like turkeys. You can stack the turkeys or arrange them in a more traditional bowling shape. Roll the pumpkin and see how many you can knock over!
