5 Winter Centers for a Welcome Winter Party

This year, instead of our usual North Pole party, we had a Welcome Winter Day where parents were invited to help with 5 fun and cozy winter centers.

Winter Center #1:
Pine Cone Bird Feeders

First up are the bird feeders we made from the pine cones we collected earlier in the month during a pine cone collecting walk.  They were wet when we brought them inside and the children loved watching the petals open when placed on the heater.  We used Crisco instead of peanut butter due to allergies.

Winter Center #2:
Candle Decorating

We decorated candles using modeling wax.  This is such a great fine motor activity as well as a sensory experience for the littles.  You can make great connections between the darker days of winter and our need for light.

Winter Center #3:
Collage Snowmen

We read the book Snowballs by Lois Ehlert, and made our own collage snowmen.  The children loved choosing their own materials and the freedom to create their own unique snowman.

Winter Center #4:
Snowman Games

Winter Center #5:
Build a Snowman Snack

Lastly, we enjoyed a build-a-snowman snack – as much fun to make as it is to eat!  The sour fruit strip scarves were their favorite part of course!

Thanks for stopping by,