Let’s face it, as parents we have a hard time staying up until midnight these days. And of course, kids do too! But that doesn’t mean we have to miss the countdowns and celebrations! Here are some family-friendly ways to celebrate the upcoming New Year . . . New Year’s Science: Confetti Eruptions! Materials Needed: Baking Soda Vinegar Water Confetti Plastic party glasses Small bowl Shallow tray or baking pan Make a baking soda “dough” by mixing 2 cups
Can you believe infants made these pies?! Okay, maybe they aren’t edible, but they sure are cute! Here’s how to make cherry and pumpkin pie with just a few materials! Fun for all ages. Lattice Cherry Pie Materials Needed: Paint or red tissue paper Gallon Ziplock bag (if using paint) Paper plate Brown construction paper Scissors Glue Cotton balls To Make: If using tissue paper: Cut a red piece of tissue paper into smaller squares (about 2 inches by 2
Contain the scariness into bins and containers for spooky sensory fun! These make it easy to get into the Halloween spirit . . . Creepy Crawly Sensory Bottle Materials Needed: Smooth plastic bottle Glue Clear hair gel Warm water Glitter Various creepy crawly additions! These can be found at the dollar store or in the arts & crafts aisles of different stores. We used: black & orange pom poms, gold circle & star sequins, googly eyes, plastic spiders & skulls
Time to bring the sensory fun outside in the sun! We have three simple bins below, and the best part is that you may have all or most of the materials needed inside your home. There’s even one that’s taste-safe for babies! Digging for Worms Materials Needed: Coffee grounds (or real dirt!) Cooked spaghetti noodles Shallow bin Tongs or other tools to grab & dig for worms Jar to place found worms in! To Make & Play: Cook spaghetti noodles
Though winter may technically end on March 21, in Wisconsin we have snow well past that date and sometimes it takes a while to melt away! Here are a few ideas to get creative with it . . . Snow Spray Paint Spray paint for snow involves only 3 supplies – a spray bottle, water and food coloring! You can use regular food coloring, however you may need to use close to the entire bottle in order to get a
We like to joke that winter lasts half the year in Wisconsin, but it’s actually not that much shorter! Sometimes temps are low enough that spending a lot of time outside just isn’t possible. We are coming to the rescue with some indoor sensory activities that will keep your kids entertained for much longer than they take to make! You can store them in air tight containers to bring them out any time cabin fever hits. 2-Ingredient Fake Snow Materials
All you need is scissors, string and tape to make this easy banner for a colorful New Year’s decoration! Put the image circles in between each number or put the “2021” together with the image circles on the side. Have fun with it! For extra color and structure, cut out circles or squares of construction paper and glue each circle to one, then tape the construction paper side to the string. Cheers to 2021! Click on links below or on
Cold weather is upon us! While we strongly believe the motto “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes,” we also know snow and subzero temps make it hard to go places. So we bring you . . . virtual trips to take with your kids! Schuster’s Farm This family-owned and operated farm has 6 field trips to choose from, including one about bees and honey production, an inside look at the pumpkin patch, how corn grows, a
Don’t just toss those decaying jack-o-lanterns! There’s lots of creative things that you can do with them, some that provide learning experiences and some that even help the environment: Bury it! Let kids get messy digging a hole and place the pumpkin in there. It will decompose and add nutrients to the soil! Create a backyard buffet Chop the pumpkin up in small pieces and set it out in your yard or in a nearby forest to create a feeding
Daily Themes to Make Your Life Easier We created a fun daily themed printable! Perfect for when you run out of ideas. Many of us here at the Well are parents too, so we know how that feels – and we are here to help! Click here to print. Have fun!
