
Light-up snowballs
An easy-to-make but effective light-up winter feature for the snowiest of days.
Read More about Light-up snowballsSnow and ice are fantastic materials to explore and create with - here one day and gone the next.
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Isn’t nature amazing! It provides us with fascinating weather conditions and amazing, ephemeral natural resources – snow and ice will inspire all sorts of questions, explorations and play. Your children will lead the way, but here is a selection of chilly activities to get you started.
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Light-up snowballs
An easy-to-make but effective light-up winter feature for the snowiest of days.
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The simplest way to make a light trail along a snowy path - all you need is a stick!
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A simple, effective and enjoyable way to get creative outdoors in the winter weather.
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Create your own giant, multi-coloured, frozen orbs!
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A simple yet effective and satisfying activity – if you can wait for the water to freeze!
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Create strings of hanging ice decorations & explore the science of freezing & melting.
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Use household kit to create these effective ice & nature light features.
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A plastic and glitter-free collection of Christmas crafts!
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As long as it isn't too slushy, snow is a great medium for creating sculptures. How about a change from the regular snowman?
Be a detective and see what tracks you can see. Has a bird been hopping around? Where did it land? Do you think it flew off? What animals do you think have been walking around?
Is your footprint different to your friends? How is it different? Can you follow in your friends footsteps or play footprint hide and seek?
Fill buckets up with snow and get building.
If the snow is falling, put out a black sheet of paper and look at the snow flakes using a magnifying glass.
Get a stick or a brush and draw or write in the snow. How big can you write your name?
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