These scavenger hunts are so easy to make and so fun to use! The best part about the magnifying glass, is that it extends the amount of time children spend outdoors searching for items! I guarantee this will be the most engaged your child has ever been with a scavenger hunt. The magnifying glass helps children focus their attention on the objects right in front of them and they love getting an extra close look, through the magnifying glass. 

You can also use the printable without a real magnifying glass. The cut out by itself is a great focal point for imaginative play and learning! Either way, these are fun and engaging leave no trace activities for kids.

What’s included in this Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable Packet?!

There are 18 scavenger hunt printables included in this packet. The scavenger hunts include: general nature, signs of spring, signs of summer, signs of fall, signs of winter, summer flower, spring flower, garden, leaf, seed, insect, color, gratitude, tally mark, cloud, mushroom, animal tracks, and alphabet. Seventeen of the eighteen scavenger hunt printables come in both black & white and color options and one comes in just black & white, for a total of 35 pages!

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Find the Printable for this Activity on TPT or Etsy! 

How to Make the Magnifying Glass?

The magnifying glass is easy to make! Laminate the cardstock and cut out the lens part of the printable.

Last, tape the edges of the credit card sized magnifying glass to the back of the printable! The magnifying glasses are made of plastic and durable.

Below, you can see how well the magnifying glass works! It’s even more fun to use outside in nature. 

Here’s a Couple of ways to use your Nature Scavenger Hunt Printables:

This example shows the printable with a real magnifying glass and clothespins are used to check off items found. Start with clothespins at the top and bottom of the printable and move them to the side as you find items.

This example does not have a real magnifying glass and a dry erase marker is used to cross off pictures of items found. The dry erase marks can be easily erased when finished. Try sticking one velcro circle on the scavenger hunt and other velcro circle on the dry erase marker. This is a great way to keep your supplies all in one spot. When the marker is not in use, just stick it right to the velcro on the scavenger hunt

Here’s a Peak at all of the Scavenger Hunts!

Before we look at the scavenger hunts, I want you to think about a few things. I did not add instructions because I want children to use it in a way that works best for them! To keep the scavenger hunts fresh and fun, try the clothespins one day and dry erase markers on another. Use a real magnifying glass for one scavenger hunt and go without it for a different one. Children will like to use these sheets in different ways and that’s ok!

A few of the scavenger hunts, like mushrooms and clouds, have scientific names. These can be difficult to pronounce and I wouldn’t expect a child to be able to read or remember all of them. That’s also ok! This is all about exposure and having fun.

If you aren’t having any luck finding specific items on the list, try searching for the colors of the items. For example, you can look for the colors of leaves on the leaf scavenger hunt instead of the particular leaves! Make this work for you. 

Now lets get to the scavenger hunts! These scavenger hunts are perfect for seasonal activities! Check out the spring, summer, fall and winter scavenger hunt printables. 

Here are a couple of scavenger hunts that are great for any time of year! For the tally mark scavenger hunt, use a dry erase marker to make tally marks on the laminated printable. This is great for reinforcing early math skills while being outdoors!

The animal track and mushroom printables are fun for adventurous little explorers! Try looking for animal tracks in mud or snow! And remember, don’t touch or eat mushrooms because they could be poinsonous.

These scavenger hunts are fun to try right in your own backyard! Children love spending time in the garden and really enjoy looking for insects and seeds. 

I love these three scavenger hunts! The alphabet scavenger hunt can be used in a couple of different ways: Children can either clip a clothespin on the alphabet letter after they find something in nature that starts with that letter or write the word next to the corresponding letter. For example, if a child finds an apple, they would write “apple” next to the “Aa.” I find an ultra fine dry erase marker works best in these small writing spaces. 

The gratitude scavenger hunt is fun to try around Thanksgiving or Valentine’s Day. And the color scavenger hunt is fun for children of all ages!

The alphabet and color scavenger hunt printables can be used indoors on a rainy day!

Here’s what you’ll need to make these nature scavenger hunt printables!

Supplies:

• Nature Scavenger Hunt Printables available on TPT or Etsy
• Cardstock or printer paper- I recommend cardstock for a more durable work mat. 
• Laminator machine
• Scissors
• Credit Card Sized Magnifying Glass
• Dry Erase Markers  or Clothes pins(I like mini clothes pins for this activity, but regular sized will work too!)
• Velcro Dots– These are completely optional! They are great to stick on the scavenger hunt printable and dry erase marker to keep all of your objects together. When the marker is not in use, just stick it right to the velcro on the scavenger hunt.

Now that you have all of your supplies, it’s time to get outside and start exploring!

These are great for every season, even winter! The snow looked beautiful magnified through the lenses. We could have looked at it for hours!

We preferred to go without the magnifying glass for the cloud hunt. The clouds looked really neat framed in the magnifying glass!

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I hope you try these nature scavenger hunt printables! I promise, your little learners will love it as much as my boys and preschoolers.

∼Tara

Looking for more fun printables for kids?! Check out:

4 Ways to Use Story Stones in the Classroom

Color Activities for Kids with See-Through Lenses

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Bookmarks make a great holiday craft because many children receive books during the holiday season! These cute bookmarks look like mini Christmas trees and the gems look like twinkling lights when reflected in the sunlight. They are so pretty!

If these look familiar that’s because we made beautiful wax paper lanterns using the same supplies. You could make them both at the same time!

Ready to give it a try!? Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies:

• • Arborvitae Pieces
  • Wax paper
  • Towel or ironing board
  • Scissors or portable paper trimmer
  • Tape
  • Gem Stickers (optional)
  • Vintage Holiday Book Set with 8 Classic Stories

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Related: Check out this adorable Air Dry Clay Dish for the Holidays

Here’s How I Made these DIY Wax Paper Lanterns:

Step 1:

Clip some arborvitae pieces. Next, turn on your iron to a medium high setting. If your wax paper doesn’t stick together, then turn your iron up higher. 

Step 2:

Cut a piece of wax paper, fold it in half to make a crease and open it back up again. My whole piece is about 21 inches long. This might seem way too big, but the wax paper will not seal if you don’t leave enough room surrounding the arborvitae piece. 

Place your arborvitae piece on one half of the piece of wax paper. 

Step 3:

Fold your piece of wax paper over the arborvitae piece. This doesn’t need to be perfect because you can always trim it up later. 

Step 4:

As soon as your iron hits the wax paper, it will fuse together! It’s a neat process to observe. I quickly ran the iron over the wax paper several times, then I flipped it over and did the same thing on that side. 

Since there is an air pocket around the arborvitae piece, the green will fade a bit over time. They are just too thick to seal 100%.

Step 5:

Now trim your paper to make it the height and width you would like. This is also when you can trim up those rough edges. You can use scissors, but I find this paper trimmer pretty handy! 

Step 6:

This step is optional. We added some small gem stickers to mimic Christmas lights. They look so pretty!

Pair a bookmark with a book and you have the perfect gift. People love a beautiful and thoughtful handmade gift! 

We had fun playing around with different color combinations with the gem stickers! I found that was a great added touch and fun way to personalize them for yourself or someone else. 

I’ve had so many link requests for the vintage holiday books in this post, that I decided to share them! CLICK HERE to check out the 8 classic holiday books included in the beautiful set.

Click on the photos below for unique gift ideas for nature loving kids!

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I hope you try to make your own bookmark! I promise, your little nature lovers will love it as much as my boys.

∼Tara

Need more simple nature ideas?! Check out:

How to Make Ice Lanterns

Nature Christmas Cards to Make With Kids

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February is a great month to be stocked with beautiful and engaging picture books about kindness, love, and friendship. Snuggle up with your favorite little Valentine and read these sweet books that are sure to warm your heart and home (or classroom)!

If you love this list, you might also like 40+ Winter Picture Books for Kids

Without further ado, here is our list of favorite Valentine books for kids!

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1. The Day It Rained Hearts by Felicia Bond

One day it rained hearts and Cornelia used them to make unique Valentines for all of her friends. This book ignites creativity and thoughtfulness! Try pairing this book with the ice hearts activity that I shared on Instagram. 

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2. Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light by Apryl Stott

Bear is sad because all of the other animals are scared of him. He and his human friend, Coco, try to win over the other animals with gifts of cookies and handmade lanterns. When that doesn’t work, they soon learn that kindness only comes from the heart. I absolutely love the message of this book and think it’s a great read throughout winter!

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3. Love Matters Most by Mij Kelly

What is momma polar bear looking for when she leaves her snuggly cave to explore the the frozen wonderland? This sweet story is perfect for a chilly winter day and reminds us of the power of a mother’s love. 

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4. Hug Machine by Scott Campbell

This adorable book is about an avid little hugger that hugs everything! It doesn’t matter if it’s tall, short, soft, or spiky, he’s always looking for a warm embrace. 

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5. Love by Matt de la Pena

This book boasts a long list of rave reviews! This endearing story appeals to people of all ages and will definitely tug on your heart strings. 

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6. This is NOT a Valentine by Carter Higgins

This book about friendship is a bit of an anti-valentine story for kids who want to show that they care for someone in a non-commercial or mushy way. 

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7. Love from Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

This absolutely adorable book celebrates all things love and features gorgeous artwork from Beatrix Potter. This is such a classic!

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8. The Invisible String by Patrice Karst

Did you know there is an invisible string that connects you to all of your loved ones? This book lovingly describes how you are always with those you love even when you are separated.

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9. Will You Be My Valentine by Cottage Door Press

This gorgeous book with vintage illustrations will certainly win your heart this Valentine’s Day! The rhyming text and thick board pages, makes this great for young children. 

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10. A Hug Is For Holding Me by Lisa Wheeler

Look around in nature and you will see hugs everywhere! Whether it’s an egg holding a hatchling or a tight flower bud, hugs are all around us. This is a must have book for nature lovers and a great read for any time of year!

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11. In My Heart: A Book About Feelings by Jo Witek

This colorful book explores all of the emotions that the heart feels and is perfect for preschool aged kids! The layered hearts and message of the story, makes this a meaningful Valentine’s Day read aloud. 

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12. Part of My Heart by Mike Sundry

This sweet book tells little ones how much they are loved by their parents. The heart illustrations are perfect for Valentine’s Day!

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13. Love from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Featuring familiar illustrations from Eric Carle, this book gives readers all the reasons why they make the world a better place. This book is sweet and simple!

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14. Love Is by Diane Adama

I’m not crying, you’re crying! This book might be my favorite of all the Valentine books for kids. This is a story about a little girl and her duckling. She lovingly takes care of the duckling until it grows too big for her to handle and it’s time to let it go. The sweet surprise ending makes this book extra special!

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15. The Love Letter by Anika Aldmuy Denise

One kind letter makes a lot of animals feel all warm, fuzzy, and happy inside. Then they find out the letter wasn’t for them! Read the story to find out what happens next in the sweet story of friendship. 

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16. Kindness Makes Us Strong by Sophie Beer

Young children learn what kindness looks like in this gorgeous book with bright and colorful illustrations! Build community and friendship among children with this fun read. 

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17. You Belong Here by M.H. Clark

This is the sweetest bedtime book for any time of year! The pages journey around the natural world, observing plants and animals, everywhere, and reminding children that they are right where they belong. 

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18. Plant a Kiss by Amy Krouse Ronsenthal

Little Miss planted a kiss and took care of it and watched it grow. This imaginative story about kindness and giving is great for younger readers!

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19. Mirabel’s Missing Valentines by Janet Lawler

This story is about shy Mirabel and her lost valentines. See how Mirabel finds her valentines and overcomes her insecurities in this adorable book. These gorgeous illustrations and sweet story makes this a must have book this Valentine’s Day! 

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20. One Love by Cedella Marley and Vanessa Brantley Newton

Based on the timeless song by Bob Marley, this story has gorgeous illustrations and is an easy read for any time of year!

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21. My Heart by Corninna Luyken

This story so effortlessly captures how the heart can change with our changing emotions and feelings. The stunning illustrations and rhyming phrases speak directly to young and old readers alike. 

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I hope you check out some of these Valentine books for kids! I promise, your little nature lovers will love them as much as my boys.

∼Tara

Need more Valentine’s Day ideas?

Check out these ideas!

Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers

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These holidays around the world story stones are GORGEOUS! They are so inviting to look at and spark wonder and curiosity in both children and adults. They double as a beautiful learning tool and holiday decoration! 

These make a great addition to any Holidays Around the World inquiry unit and offer a great tactile element to your studies. 

Ready to make your Holiday Stones?! Here’s what you’ll need–

Supplies:

• Holidays Around the World Story Stone Graphics and Activities
• Mod Podge
• Stones
• Scissors

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Related: Check out Valentine’s Day Literacy Centers

Here’s How We Use the Holidays Around the World Stones and Printables: 

Step 1:

First you need to make your story stones. You just need the graphics, scissors, mod podge, and stones. You can see how I make my story stones in Four Ways to Use Stones in the Classroom. If you cut along the lines of the graphics, it will take a little time but they will look beautiful and last for a very long time!

Here are the rest of the printables that come along with the pack!

Search and Match Coloring Page 

Children will enjoy searching for the stones, matching them to the pictures, and coloring the pictures! My boys are in kindergarten and second grade and they both LOVE this activity!

Sorting Page

Children sort the different holiday stones on these mats without picture prompts. This is more of a challenge and better for older children. You can use the informational cards to help with this activity. 

List Page 

Children search for the stones and make a list of the holiday symbols. This is great for who are children learning how to write and spell! Again, you can use the informational cards to help with this activity. 

Cut and Paste Matching Page 

Children cut/paste and match the holidays around the world pictures. This is a great extension activity or assessment piece. 

Information Writing Graphic Organizer and Writing Pages 

The graphic organizers can be used in different ways. Younger children can name the symbols they put on the graphic organizer boxes. Older children can say what they learned about the symbols and then write about them on the writing pages.

Information Cards 

The information cards give a sentence or two explanation of the pictures on the stone. These are a great springboard for further research on these topics and also are a great supplement to all of the activities above!

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I hope you give these holidays around the world activities a try! I promise, your little nature lovers will love it as much as my boys.

∼Tara

Need more simple nature ideas?! Check out:

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If there is ever a time of year that you should be stocked with beautiful and engaging winter picture books, it’s definitely winter! We love snuggling on the couch and reading stacks of books on chilly winter days. It’s a great way to learn about different winter topics and spend time together as a family.

These books make great Holiday gifts and stocking stuffers! If you love this list, you might also like Countdown to Christmas with 25 of the Most Beautiful Holiday Picture Books. 

I categorized this list of 40+winter picture books into four parts:

1. Snow
2. Hibernation
3. Arctic and Polar Animals
4. General Winter Books

Without further ado, here is our list of favorite winter picture books!

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Snow

1. Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Wilson Bentley loved snowflakes and was determined that one day his camera would capture the uniqueness and beauty of each individual snowflake. Just an FYI, this book is rather long and better suited for second grade and up. 

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2. When Winter Comes by Nancy Van Laan

Take a wintry walk with a curious boy and his family and see what happens to various living things when winter arrives. 

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3. The Story of Snow (The Science of Winter’s Wonder) by Jon Nelson Ph.D

Not quite a picture book, but I couldn’t resist sharing this one! It’s jam packed with interesting information on snow. This book also comes with instructions on how to catch your own snow crystals!

The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter's Wonder

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4. Tracks in the Snow by Wong Herbert Yee

This is a sweet book about a girl who follows tracks outside her house after a snowfall. She tries to figure out who made the tracks and makes a surprising discovery at the end of the book!

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5. Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner

This beautiful nonfiction picture book takes a look at the secret world of animals that lives under the snow in the wintertime. 

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6. Blizzard by John Rocco

This book is based on the author’s experience during the epic Blizzard of 1978. I absolutely love these illustrations and the story is so fun!

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7. Snow by Uri Shulevitz

The poetic text and beautiful watercolor illustrations pulled me right into this sweet book about a boy and his dog who are excited about a snowfall. 

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8. The Story of the Snow Children: Mini Edition by Sibylle von Olfers

Step into Poppy’s wondrous world where she suddenly sees snowflakes are actually snow children, dancing around her yard. Will she join them?

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9. Winter Dance by Marion Dane Bauer

Before the first snowfall, fox takes advice from other animals on how he should prepare for winter. 

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10. Snow by Cynthia Rylant

I love this book! Rylant does a great job of describing the excitement of a snowfall and shares some wonderful indoor and outdoor activities for kids to try on a snowy day. The illustrations are stunning and pull the reader right into the story. 

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11. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

This classic winter book shares the wonder and excitement of winter’s first snowfall. 

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12. Snowballs by Lois Ehlert

This book is perfect for loose part lovers! Ehlert encourages imagination and shows how to make snow people with the help of found objects. 

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Books About Hibernation

1. Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft

Where do animals go in the winter? From butterflies to woodchucks, this book covers a wide variety of animals. 

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2. A Warm Winter Tail by Carrie A. Pearson

In this creative book, animals wonder how humans stay warm in the winter. Do they have the same interesting adaptations as them?

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3. The Big Snow by Berta Hader

See how woodland animals get ready for winter in this gorgeous book!

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4. Winter’s Coming: A Story of Seasonal Change by Jan Thornhill

Lily, a young snowshoe hare learns the ways in which different animals adapt to survive a chilly and snowy winter. 

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5. Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story by Sean Taylor

Follow a child and his grandma as they walk through a snowy landscape. Join them as they discover sleeping animals and learn about their hibernation habits. These illustrations are gorgeous! 

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6. A Loud Winter’s Nap by Katy Hudson

Tortoise’s friends try to convince him to stay awake through winter to see what he is missing out on during his winter nap. 

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7. The Snowy Nap by Jan Brett

See what happens when Hedgie decides to stay awake and have fun instead of burrow before the first snowfall. 

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8. Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows

This sweet and calming book introduces children to two different types of hibernating animals. I can’t guarantee it, but this one might lull your child into a sleepy dreamland!

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9. Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson

Bear sleeps while many animals find their way into his cave to warm up. What will happen when bear wakes from his slumber?

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Books About Arctic and Polar Animals

1. Over in the Arctic Where the Cold Winds Blow by Marianne Berkes

This stunning picture book teaches children about arctic animals. This also doubles as a counting book, making it perfect for preschoolers!

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2. Way Up In the Arctic by Jennifer Ward

Set to the tune, Over in the Meadow, this book introduces children to the interesting animal mamas and babies that call the Arctic home. 

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3. The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett

Brett sets the familiar story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in the Arctic, switching Goldilocks with Aloo-ki, an Inuit girl. Follow along as she stumbles upon the snow bears’ igloo and tries their soup, boots and sleeping quarters. This is a great book to compare and contrast with Goldilocks!

The Three Snow Bears

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4. In the Arctic Waters by Laura Crawford

Set to the tune, This is the House that Jack Built, follow Arctic ocean animals as they chase each other around “the ice that floats in the Arctic waters.” 

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5. Arctic Animals (Who’s That?) by Tad Carpenter

This lift the flap guessing book for Arctic animals is so fun! My boys love this one.

Arctic Animals (Who's That?)

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6. The Best Book of Polar Animals by Christiane Gunzi

This book about Polar animals is loaded with great information and beautiful illustrations! This one is perfect for older children. 

My Best Book of Polar Animals by Christiane Gunzi (2003-08-18)

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7. Into the Arctic by Roger Priddy

The cool see through windows in this book invite you into the beautiful snowy landscape of the Arctic. 

Look Closer: Into the Arctic: [With Transparent Pages]

$9.99

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General Winter Books

1. Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

Follow a little girl and her father as they go owling one snowy night. 

Owl Moon

$9.93

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2. Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak

Say goodbye to the falling leaves and hello to all of the delights of winter with this gorgeous book.

Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter

$10.60

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3. Winter Eyes by Douglas Florian

This book invites you to snuggle up with 28 winter inspired poems with beautiful watercolor illustrations!

Winter Eyes

$23.97

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4. Sugar Snow (Little House Picture Book) by Laura Ingalls Wilder

This is an adaptation of the beloved Little House series. Learn more about maple syrup and life in the woods in this sweet book. 

Sugar Snow (Little House Picture Book)

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5. Cold Snap by Eileen Spinelli

The people of Toby Mills are in a cold snap and freezing! The mayor’s wife gathers the townspeople and shows them how to make the best of chilly weather. 

Cold Snap

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6. Winter Story (Bramby Hedge) by Jill Barklem

Gather around and read this sweet winter story of the miniature world of Hedgegrow.  

Winter Story (Brambly Hedge)

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7. One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth

See what happens when Percy the Park Keeper allows the park animals into his warm home one chilly snowy night. Will there be enough room for all of them? 

One Snowy Night (Percy the Park Keeper)

$10.45

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8. Little Owl’s Snow by Divya Srinivasan

This book is a wonderful introduction to the changing seasons. Young children will love this beautifully illustrated board book!

Little Owl's Snow

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9.The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper

This is the perfect book to read on the Winter Solstice! Children of all ages will love this book.

The Shortest Day

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10. The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice by Wendy Pfeffer

Welcome the shortest day of the year with this book! This is another wonderful book to read on the Winter Solstice. 

The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice

$5.70

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11. Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter by Eugenie Doyle

See how a family gets their farm ready for the snow of winter. This stunning book give children a glimpse into every season on the farm and shows how they prepare for the very end of the farm year. 

Sleep Tight Farm: A Farm Prepares for Winter

$10.76

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12. Wolf in the Snow by Matthew Cordell

Follow a lost girl and a wolf cub as they find their way home in a snowstorm. This heartwarming book tells a unique tale of friendship and trust.

Wolf in the Snow

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13. When Winter Comes: Discovering Wildlife in Our Snowy Woods by Aimee M. Bissonette

This book celebrates the joy and wonder of playing in a winter wonderland, while encouraging families to get outdoors and explore the magical world around them!

When Winter Comes: Discovering Wildlife in Our Snowy Woods

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This is a great way to get outdoors with kids in the winter or anytime of year! This is a great snow day activity, you can also use them to do some colorful cloud gazing if you don’t have snow on the ground. We’ve also hung them in our window for a fun indoor activity on those days that it’s too cold to get outside.

These are really easy to make! Here’s what you’ll need…

Supplies:

• Paper plates– You want thin paper plates so they are easy to cut.
• Colored Cellophane
• Scissors
• Tape
• Hot Glue or Elmers– Depending up how thick your plates are.
• Hole Puncher
• Twine

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Here’s How to Prepare the BEST Snow Say Activity:

Step 1:

Cut a circle in 2 paper plates at the same time. You will frame the cellophane with the plates, so you what the circle cut lines to be the same for each “frame.”

Step 2:

Cut the cellophane into circles so they fit in the paper plate frame. I doubled up the cellophane to create more vibrant color refections.

A couple things that aren’t picture here:

1. Tape the cut lines on the plate.
2. Tape the cellophane to the plate at this point too.

Step 3:

Glue the paper plates together to make a frame. I would suggest using hot glue for this, but Elmer’s glue did work for the most part. We had a couple of plates that seemed thicker than the rest, so we used hot glue for those.

Step 4:

This is what it will look like when completed. At this point, paper punch the paper plate and tie it up with twine.

Now for the snow day activity!

You want to make sure to hang these color viewers on a sunny day if you want to see reflections on the snow! I tried a few different areas in my yard until I found this perfect spot. I would also suggest hanging these on a calm day. It was pretty windy, so the twine got tangled a few times which was a little frustrating.

Leo loved looking at the colorful reflections in the snow! He liked calling out the colors and hopping on the reflections one by one. 

Leo liked running through the plates too! It was also fun watching the plates move and the colors mix after he ran through them!

But most of all, he had fun looking through the plates and seeing the world through a colorful lens!

I even took pictures of him looking through the viewers. He got a kick out of that and loved seeing his face change different colors! We had so much fun with this snow day activity and I hope you do too!

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This is one of those SIMPLE activities that you will return to over and over again! It’s the perfect outdoor center for a nature preschool or screen-free activity for home.

It was fun to show my kids that with just a dash of creativity, you can make a flower garden in the middle of winter!

Ready to create a magical snow garden? Here’s what you’ll need….

Supplies:

• Artificial flowers– We got ours from the Dollar Store. You can also find them in craft stores. I cut the stems from the bunch so they were individual flowers. You might want to add Duct Tape to the bottom of the stems if the wire is exposed.
• Flower pots
• Garden Tool Set
• Snow!

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Here’s What We Did:

Step 1:

I set out the flower pots and garden shovels on our tree stumps. My boys loved filling up the flower pots with snow! It was the perfect alternative to dirt:)

Shoveling the snow in the pots is great hand-eye coordination practice!

Leo preferred the scooping method! He just put his flower pot right in the snow and scooped it up.

This kept them busy for a long time and they were having so much fun in the snow! They also loved patting down the snow into the pots. I knew this activity was a hit when they kept saying, “this is the best snow activity!”

Step 2:

Once all of the flower pots were filled with snow, I set out the artificial flowers. I put them on the ground by the tree stumps and they started “planting” their flowers right away!

Before I knew it, the snow gardens were complete. My oldest liked rearranging the flowers in different ways.

They looked so pretty when finished and added a some beautiful color to our yard!

We ended up moving them and they look so nice lined up against our house!

Here are so more ideas for flower play in the winter.

1. Make a flower field in the snow. Kids can just stick flowers right in the snow! No pots or shovels needed.
2. Stick the flowers in the snow before the kids get outside and have them make bouquets of specific colors or amounts.
3. Stick the flowers in the snow around your yard and have kids find them all.
4. Make snow castles with the flower pots and stick the flowers in the castles. So pretty!

Have fun and whatever activity you choose, it will certainly put a smile on your kids’ faces:)

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This is the perfect activity for one of those days when you can’t get outside and feels like the day is just dragging along. You can make this simple fine motor activity in less than ten minutes and you only need a few supplies for hours of fun!

My boys played with their pipe cleaner candy cane “shop” throughout the day and it’s also been a big hit in my preschool classroom. Multiple children can work on the candy canes at the same time and work together to finish a fun project!

Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies:

• A cardboard box
• Pipe Cleaners
• Pony Beads
• Tape

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Here’s What We Did:

Step 1:

Poke holes through the top of a cardboard box. You want your pipe cleaners to stand up straight, so this will make it easier to push the pipe cleaners through without bending them.

Step 2:

Push the pipe cleaners though the holes. My four year old helped me with this part:)

Step 3:

Tape the pipe cleaners to the inside of the box so they don’t fall through when you thread the beads. I probably could have cut them in half because I pushed quite a bit through. But the good thing about pipe cleaners is they are reusable! You can either save this box for next year or take out the pipe cleaners to save them for another activity and recycle the box.

Step 4:

You pipe cleaner candy cane shop is ready to go! Now set out your beads. I love wooden beads, but we didn’t have enough for this activity. We happened to have these around the house so we used pony beads.

I showed my boys how to make a candy cane. Just thread the beads, bend a bit of pipe cleaner over the last bead to prevent them from falling off, and curl them over to look like a candy cane! They look pretty cool standing on top of the box!

You can work on different patterns for math work or just work on threading for fine motor skills.

My boys revisited this activity throughout the day so we moved the box several time to follow them! I love how easy it is to move this activity and the candy canes staying in one spot. It was a great way to cure those cold weather blues while making something festive and fun!

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If you have extra boxes laying around during the holiday season, this is the perfect activity to try!

This piece of cardboard is from a display board that I never used. I cut it into smaller pieces with an Exacto knife. Just a few more steps and I had a great Christmas tree activity for my boys at home and preschoolers in my classroom.

We used this Christmas tree board 2 ways! I’ll walk you through both ways below.

Here’s what you’ll need..

Supplies:

• A pice of cardboard- An old box would work fine!
• Pipe Cleaners
• Wooden beads
• Markers

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Here’s What We Did:

Step 1:

Draw a Christmas tree on a piece of cardboard. I used a ruler to make my lines, but you don’t have to be as exact. You could also just draw a simple triangle for a tree top!

Step 2:

Poke holes in your cardboard to make it easier to push the pipe cleaners through.

Step 3:

Push your pipe cleaners through and tape them to the back of the piece of cardboard. This will keep the pipe cleaners in place when children thread beads on them. I cut about 5 mini pieces from one long pipe cleaner. You might want to test a bead or two to make sure the pipe cleaner part on the other side is long enough before you tape all of them down.

Step 4:

Make sure all of your pipe cleaners are facing up and set out your beads. This a color matching activity, so I made sure I had the amount of beads my kids needed to match them to the pipe cleaners.

Your Christmas tree activity is ready to go! Now you’re all set to invite your children to match the colors and thread the beads.

This first time we tried this activity, both of my boys had the trees laying flat on a table. They had fun calling out colors and racing to see who would finish first!

As you can see, this is really great for working on those fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

The second time we tried this Christmas tree activity, we hung it on our door with painter’s tape. The beads looked pretty hanging on the picture! I think this would be a nice piece of holiday art to keep on the wall.

This time around, Leo took his time and talked more about the colors. When finished, you can keep the tree hanging or take the beads off for round two!

Which version will you try? Comment below!

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Counting Down to Christmas

If you haven’t heard of a book advent or counting down to Christmas with books, the concept is simple:

You read a new holiday book with your family every night from December 1-24 or 25. If purchasing 25 new holiday books sounds a little extreme to you, feel free to make it work for your family! Here are some more ideas:

• You could countdown 7 days before Christmas (or any number).
• Or rent books from the library and return then when finished.
• Try making it a special weekend activity for just a couple of days.

Also, many people wrap each book with wrapping paper to reveal the new books. This is a nice idea, but also very wasteful and time-consuming! I certainly don’t have time for that, so I decided to reuse the same bag for all of the books. After we painted 25 leaves to showcase our countdown, we were ready to go!

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Here are the timeless Holiday picture books I chose

1. The Little Reindeer

This is an enchanting Christmas story about a little girl and a lost reindeer in the forest. This story features beautiful illustrations, red foil highlights, and die cut pictures.

The Little Reindeer

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2.  The Last Stop on the Reindeer Express

Follow Mia on a magical journey on the reindeer express as she delivers a special Christmas card to her grandfather. Little readers will love the lift-the-flap doors, peek through holes, and even a card to open and read! We made some beautiful reindeer food after reading this book!

Last Stop on the Reindeer Express: An Interactive Christmas Book

$17.70

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3. Walking in a Winter Wonderland

The classic song “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” is brought to life in this beautiful book. This book has a lovely vintage feel with bright and beautiful illustrations.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

$11.60

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4. Pick a Pine Tree

This must-have holiday book takes the reader on the journey of picking out a pine tree and bringing it home to decorate for Christmas. We love this story so much that we made this fun nature craft to go along with it!

Pick a Pine Tree

$10.26

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5. Merry Christmas, My Darling Dear

This book is absolutely beautiful! What makes the book truly special is how it blends sweetness with meaning. Children will adore the adorable animal characters and sweet illustrations, while parents will appreciate the grounding message of celebrating Jesus’ birth with gratitude and love. 

Merry Christmas, My Darling Dear: Celebrating the Gift of Jesus (Darling Animals in Bloom)

$10.50

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6. Red and Lulu

Find out what happens when Red and Lulu get separated from their evergreen tree. Will they find each other again? This heartfelt holiday story reminds us how important it is to be surrounded by love.

Red and Lulu

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7. The Night Before Christmas

This beautiful book offers a timeless take on the classic poem “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore. Holly Hobbie’s wonderful watercolor pictures tell the story from a child’s eye view, which magnifies the wonder of this special night.

The Night Before Christmas

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8. Night Tree

If you’ve ever decorated an outdoor tree with natural material, then this book is for you! Follow a young boy and his family as they decorate their favorite tree with popcorn, tangerines, sunflower seed balls and other goodies as a gift for the animals. You might have to start a new holiday tradition after reading this book!

Night Tree: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids

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9. Christmas Farm

Follow the tale of a Christmas farm from seed to tree in this beautiful holiday book. This story is beautifully written and the lovely illustrations pull the reader in to this cozy, holiday story.

Christmas Farm

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10. Stick Man

This is another one of our favorite holiday picture books! You can also find a lovely animated version of this story on Amazon Prime and Netflix. I created a sensory extension activity for this story that you might want to try!

Stick Man

$13.36

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11. Mice Skating

This story isn’t necessarily a holiday story, but it’s one of my favorite winter read-alouds so I had to include it on our list. This story is about Lucy, the outdoor enthusiast mouse. She loves ice skating and tries everything to get her homebody mice friends to join her on an ice skating adventure!

Mice Skating

$10.60

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12. The Great Spruce

Alex loves all types of trees but his favorite is a spruce that his grandfather planted many years ago. Find out how Alex saves his favorite tree from a couple of city folk who want to take it away to use it in a holiday celebration.

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13. The Wish Tree

Follow Charles as he searches for a wish tree. The poetic text and beautiful illustrations evoke the true meaning of the holiday season and will surly become a holiday favorite.

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14. Mr Willowby’s Christmas Tree

Mr. Willowby cut off the top of his tree because it didn’t fit in his parlor. The top of the holiday tree is passed along to many different animals to enjoy in the forest. This story has a subtle message of conservation and recycling.

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15. Silent Night

Celebrate the magic of Christmas with this well-loved carol. The beautiful illustrations make this a standout version of this story.

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16. Let it Glow- A Winter’s Walk

Follow a child’s journey home in a snowy landscape in this magical story. This beautiful light up book reveals carol singers’ candles, stars in the sky and a star on the tree.

Let it Glow: A Winter's Walk

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17. A Wish to Be a Christmas Tree

An overgrown pine who always gets passed up for Christmas gets a little help from the deer, squirrels and birds to make his wish come true. This heartwarming tale will become a favorite in your home!

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18. A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa’s Tasty Trip Around the World

Follow Santa around the globe to see what different treats await him on Christmas Eve.

A World of Cookies for Santa: Follow Santa's Tasty Trip Around the World

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19. Walk This World At Christmastime

Peek through windows and open doors to see how different cultures celebrate Christmas. This story features interactive flaps, inviting children to learn in an advent calendar style.

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20. Little Robin’s Christmas

Little robin shares all of his vests with other cold animals. Due to little robin’s kindness, a special someone rewards him in this heartwarming holiday tale.

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21. The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree

This classic holiday story tells a tale about courage and the power of family.

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22. When Santa Was a Baby

This book is too cute not to share! It tells the story of Santa as a baby and will get everybody laughing. The illustrations are absolutely adorable!

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23. The Tree That’s Meant To Be

This is a sweet story about a less than perfect fir that is left alone and not chosen by a family. Friendly forest animals gather around the lonely tree to cheer it up during the holiday. This book is STUNNING!

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24. Santa Mouse

This charming holiday tale is about a imaginative and sweet mouse who gives Santa the most unusual gift. As you can see by the cover, the illustrations are adorable and have a vintage feel.

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25. The Christmas Garden

This new holiday book is so beautiful! The story takes readers on a journey through a garden filled with Christmas delights. It celebrates the beauty of nature, Christmas, and imagination!

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26. Dasher

This gorgeous book shares the story of Dasher the reindeer. Follow Dasher as she follows her dreams and ends up exactly where she belongs.

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27. Classic Holiday Christmas Story Set

This gorgeous set of 8 classic holiday books has a beautiful vintage feel and design. These are featured in my wax paper and evergreen bookmark reel on Instagram and this beautiful set is one of my most requested links!

Christmas Stories: Vintage Storybook Collection

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I hope check out these Holiday picture books! I promise, your little nature lovers will love them as much as my boys.

∼Tara

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