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November 27, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have a free new seven wonders of the world worksheet. Too, look at my pages Homeschool Geography and Ancient Civilizations for more hands-on and simple ideas.

In 2007, millions of people from around the world voted to choose new symbols of human creativity and history. This list is of some of the most breathtaking and historically important places still standing today.

Free The New Seven Wonders of the World Worksheet

These wonders come from many different cultures and time periods. The results became known as the New Seven Wonders of the World.

And look at this list.

The Great Wall of China (China) – A massive defensive wall stretching more than 13,000 miles across mountains and valleys.
The Taj Mahal (India)- A marble mausoleum representing eternal love and one of Asia’s most cherished wonders.
Petra (Jordan)-A city carved into red sandstone cliffs, known for its impressive temples and the iconic Treasury.
Christ the Redeemer (Brazil)- A towering statue of Jesus overlooking Rio de Janeiro, symbolizing peace and faith.
Machu Picchu (Peru)- A mysterious Incan city hidden high in the Andes Mountains.
Chichen Itza (Mexico)-A Mayan pyramid that served as a ceremonial site and ancient observatory.
The Colosseum(Italy)-Rome’s enormous amphitheater, where gladiators once fought before cheering crowds.

BOOKS ABOUT THE NEW 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD

First, look at these books about the new seven wonders of the world.

The New Seven Wonders of the World

These sites remind us of the creativity, skill, and imagination of people across history.

The Great Wall Of China (Aladdin Picture Books)

Angela FIsher's The Great Wall is an "awe-inspiring, impressive, black and gray illustrations set the tone for this history of the building of the Great Wall of China.

Christ the Redeemer (The Seven Wonders of the Modern World)

From its perch on the 2,310-foot-tall Mount Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer can be seen from miles away! This famous statue is a modern wonder and one of the worlds most popular tourist attractions. In this fascinating, fact-filled text, readers will explore the wonders history, from its original purpose to how it was built and how people use it today. Special features include a map, a timeline, a comparison graphic, a pop culture connection, and more!

Lost City: The Discovery of Machu Picchu

Caldecott Honor-winner Ted Lewin takes readers on a thrilling journey to the wilds of Peru in this story of Hiram Bingham, who, in 1911, carved a treacherous path through snake-filled jungles and across perilous mountains in search of Vilcapampa, the lost city of the Incas. Guided the last steps by a young Quechua boy, however, he discovered not the rumored lost city, but the ruins of Machu Picchu, a city totally unknown to the outside world, and one of the wonders of the world.

Where Is the Colosseum?

The Emperor Titus opened the enormous Colosseum in AD 80 to host 100 days of games, and it will astound readers to learn what the ancient Romans found entertaining. Over 50,000 screaming fans watched
gladiators battling each other to the death, men fighting exotic wild beasts, and even mock sea battles with warships floating on an arena floor flooded with water. By AD 476 the Roman Empire had fallen, and yet
the ruins of the Colosseum remain a world-famous landmark of an unforgettable time.

Where Is the Taj Mahal?

The Taj Mahal may look like a palace, but it's actually a tomb and a lasting testament to one of the world's great love stories. In 1612, Mogul emperor Shah Jahan married Mumtaz Mahal. It had been love at first sight and for nineteen years they were so inseparable that Mumtaz even accompanied Shah Jahan to battlefields. When she died suddenly giving birth to their fourteenth child, the emperor set about building a magnificent memorial to his wife. Everything about the Taj was perfectly planned, from the white marble walls that shimmer in the sunlight and sparkle by moonlight, to the countless decorative flowers made from precious gems that still astound visitors today. Recent discoveries at the site make this a timely account of a timeless monument.

Petra: Jordan's extrordinary ancient city

The ruins of Petra, in today's Jordan, establish one of the most fascinating monumental complexes of the ancient world for the outstanding quality of the architecture and for the city's remarkable position.

Where Is Chichen Itza?

Although it's known more as an important tourist attraction today, the city of Chichen Itza was a powerful religious, political, scientific, and artistic center of the Maya people. Readers will learn about how Chichen Itza began and what happened to cause the downfall of a great society. The book also provides details about the
culture of the Maya of Chichen Itza and the stunning architecture they built like the El Castillo pyramid, the Temple of the Warriors, and the massive ball court that was used for games and rituals.

Also, look at these hands-on activities.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD

You can turn this list into a hands-on geography lesson—mark each wonder on a world map or
assign each student one to research and present through art, writing, or crafts.

Geography- Label each of the Seven Wonders on a world map and color the continents they belong to.
History- Research the Mughal Empire and how it influenced Indian art, language, and architecture.
Math- Study symmetry by folding paper shapes or using graph paper to sketch a balanced design.
Cultures– Learn about Indian traditions—music, food, and festivals—to understand the region’s culture more deeply.
Art- Try using different mediums, like clay or sugar cubes, to recreate another world wonder.

Also, look at how to use the free notebooking pages.

I created a small text box next to each picture of the landmark. You child can write a few facts.

Then on the last page, there is a map of the countries. Your child can write the name of the landmaark at the bottom then put write the number of the landmark on the corresponding country.

This simplified map helps your child to locate the countries easier and gives a clear glance where they are in relation to each other.

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Free Ancient Phoenicia Lapbook For Kids Who Love Hands-on History

November 26, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have a free Ancient Phoenicia lapbook for you today. Too, I created a few extra minibooks but you decide which ones you want to use. Also, look at my pages Homeschool Lapbooks – Powerful Tools For Mastery Learning for more lapbook ideas and Ancient Civilization.

The Phoenicians were an ancient civilization that lived along the eastern Mediterranean coast. That area is now Lebanon, parts of Syria, and northern Israel.

They were known for exploring and trading across the Mediterranean. And were excellent sailors and shipbuilders.

Free Ancient Phoenicia Lapbook For Kids Who Love Hands-on History

Besides being the inventory of the Phoenician alphabet of 22 letters which consists of all consonants, they made a purple dye.

The Phoenicians made the purple dye from tiny sea snails called murex. This dye was so rare and expensive that only kings and queens could afford purple clothing.

The Phoenicians traded goods like glass, cedar wood, purple cloth, jewelry, pottery, and wine with Egypt, Greece, and even parts of Africa and Spain.

ANCIENT PHOENICIA RESOURCES & BOOKS FOR KIDS

Then, look at a few of these resources.

7 Ancient Phoenicia (Modern Day Lebanon, Syria & Northern Israel) Books or Set In Ancient Phoenicia

Add some of these fun resources to your unit study or study for the day of Ancient Civilizations.

Ancient Israelites and Their Neighbors: An Activity Guide (Cultures of the Ancient World)

Children can try their hand at re-creating ancient Israelite culture—along with the cultures of their neighbors, the Philistines and Phoenicians—in a way that will provide perspective on current events. The book covers a key period from the Israelites’ settlement in Canaan in 1200 B.C.E. to their return from exile in Babylonia in 538 B.C.E. This part of the Middle East—no larger than modern-day Michigan—was the birthplace of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. More than 35 projects include stomping grapes into juice, building a model Phoenician trading ship, making a Philistine headdress, and writing on a broken clay pot. Israelites', Phoenicians', and Philistines' writing and languages, the way they built their homes, the food they ate, the clothes they wore, and the work they did, and of course, their many interesting stories.

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Activity Study: Great Empires

Included in this study are over 35 projects, games, recipes, links, and the history of fourteen empires! Generally, each empire's materials can be covered in 1-3 days

History Pockets: Ancient Civilizations, Grades 1-3

The book includes the following pockets:

What Is History?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Ancient China
Ancient Aztec World

This resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.

Explore the Old City of Aleppo: Come with Tamim to a World Heritage Site

Other Words for Home: A Newbery Honor Award Winner

A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.

Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live
in Cincinnati with relatives.

The Source: A Novel

In his signature style of grand storytelling, James A. Michener transports us back thousands of years to the Holy Land. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of Tell Makor, Michener vividly re-creates life in an ancient city and traces the profound history of the Jewish people—from the persecution of the early Hebrews, the rise of Christianity, and the Crusades to the founding of Israel and the modern conflict in the Middle East. An epic tale of love, strength, and faith, The Source is a richly written saga that encompasses the history of Western civilization and the great religious and cultural ideas that have shaped our world.

The Phoenician Cities of Sidon and Tyre | Ancient Mediterranean Cultures

In this book, your child will learn to identify on the map where the ancient world of Phoenicia was located. He/she will also learn how unique Phoenicia was compared to the present-day countries in the sense that it was made up of city-states. The most important of these city-states are Sidon and Tyre, both of which will be explained in this book. Grab a copy today.

Also, look at more Ancient Phoenicia activities.

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS ABOUT ANCIENT PHOENICIA

Also, look at what is included in the lapbook.

Exploring Ancient Phoenicia map
A Day in Phoenicia
Learn Phoenician writing
Where did the Phoenicians trade
Crafts and goods
Fun facts about Phoenicia

MORE ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS HOMESCHOOL LAPBOOKS

Ancient Civilization Lapbook covering Sumer, Mesopotamia, The Babylonian & Hammurabi, Minoan and Mycenaean , Ancient Egypt, Greece, Phoenician, Ancient Greece & Rome Pockets, and Celts
Ancient Rome
Ancient Babylon
Fun Pharaohs and Queens Ancient Egypt Lapbook and Activities
Ancient Assyria
Ancient China (ancient civilizations)
Free Ancient China Lapbook for Kids Who Love Hands-on History
Indus Valley

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Australian Wild Animals Sensory Activities To Celebrate Its Unique Wildlife

November 25, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Australian wild animals sensory activities are a wonderful way to dig into the wild and crazy world of outback creatures. Also, see my page Free 4-Week Kid’s Australia Unit Study Who Love Hands-on Learning.

Australia is home to some of the world’s most fascinating (and sometimes scary) creatures. From hopping kangaroos to ferocious crocodiles, this continent’s wildlife is full of surprises.

Australian Wild Animals Sensory Activities To Celebrate Its Unique Wildlife

Creating a sensory bin inspired by Australian animals is a fun and hands-on way for kids to learn about these amazing creatures while exploring textures, sounds, and colors that represent their natural habitats.

You can fill your sensory bin with sand or kinetic sand to represent the outback, small pebbles, toy trees, and plastic animal figures of Australian wildlife.

As your child digs, scoops, and plays, you can introduce fun animal facts to spark curiosity and conversation.

Books About Australia or Set in Australia for Kids

Next, look at some of these books we’ve used.

9 Australia Books for Kids Who Love to Read and Be Read To

Grab one or two of these books about Australia to add to your unit study or your home library.

The Upside-down History of Down Under

The true story of Australia starts with a piece of land that went for a swim. Millions of years ago it floated away from Africa. Very, very, slowly. It was home to dinosaurs and giant animals, until the first Australians showed up and got comfortable. This wild and wonderful land was a mystery to the rest of the world. Then the English decided to make it the biggest jail ever . . . Experience the story of Australia from prehistory to federation in 1901.

Storm Boy & Other Stories

Set along the rugged beauty of the South Australian coast, Storm Boy cares for an injured pelican and finds a friend that shows him the power of loyalty and love. This moving story is now a major motion-picture and one of the classics of Australian writing for children. This edition comes with five other stories by Colin Thiele that capture the unique voices of Australians across the natural and suburban landscape.

Seven Little Australians

A captain who has lost his wife remarries a much younger woman to provide his six children with a new mother. Together, the couple had another child, making seven. The captain tries to run the family with stern discipline, but he is no match for the fun-loving children.

Warrigal the Warrior

The story of a killer-dog. His owner had tried to train him to the domestic life, but the call of the wild and his hunting instincts were too powerful. As a killer he roamed abroad, hunted fiercely by farmers whose stock he wantonly destroyed. It is a story that is founded in fact.As for Warrigal -- he is as nature fashioned him.“I have not sought to glorify Warrigal, neither have I condemned him. I have just tried to present him as he really is, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.”

Audrey of the Outback

Meet Audrey Barlow - a girl with a lot on her mind. Her dad has gone away to work, her brother Price thinks he's too old for games, and little Dougie likes pretending to be a bird. So together with her best friend Stumpy, Audrey ponders some of life's big questions ... like whether being a swaggie is lonelier than being a girl, and whether it's better to be a sheep or a cow. Follow Audrey and Stumpy through this dazzler of a story and discover how friends are never far away ... even in the Outback. You'll soon wish you lived there too.

A Little Bush Maid

Billabong, a large cattle and sheep property in the Australian countryside, is home to 12-year-old Norah Linton, her widowed father, David, and her older brother, Jim. Norah's prim and proper aunts, who live in the city, consider she is in danger of "growing up wild" - riding all over Billabong on her beloved pony, Bobs, helping with mustering, and joining in on all the holiday fun when Jim and his friends come home from boarding school.

A fishing trip results in unexpected drama when they discover a mysterious stranger camped in the bush. Who is this stranger and why is he there? Norah's resourcefulness is tested to the full!

Rabbit-Proof Fence: 1000 Headwords

Fourteen-year-old Molly and her cousins Daisy and Gracie were mixed-race Aborigines. In 1931 they were taken away from their families and sent to a camp to be trained as good 'white' Australians. They were told to forget their mothers, their language, their home.But Molly would not forget. She and her cousins escaped and walked back to Jigalong, 1,600 kilometres away, following the rabbit-proof fence as their guide across the desert.This is the story of that walk, told by Molly's daughter, Doris.

Are We There Yet?

Join Grace and her family as they hit the road camping, experiencing, and meeting all the people and places that make up Australia.

Possum Magic

Grandma Poss uses her best bush magic to make Hush invisible. But when Hush longs to be able to see herself again, the two possums must make their way across Australia to find the magic food that will make Hush visible once more. “Another treat from Mem Fox that is sure to be treasured. The whimsical illustrations are a wonderful complement.

Here are some incredible animals to include and what makes each one special.

AUSTRALIAN WILD ANIMALS

DINGO

The dingo is Australia’s wild dog. It looks a lot like a domestic dog but is a clever hunter that lives in deserts, forests, and grasslands.

Dingoes are known for their howls, which help them communicate across long distances. Unlike most dogs, they rarely bark.

They are skilled hunters and often hunt in small packs to catch rabbits, kangaroos, or birds.

KOALA

Koalas are often called “koala bears,” but they aren’t bears at all. They’re marsupials, which means they carry their babies, called joeys, in a pouch.

Koalas spend most of their lives in eucalyptus trees and eat almost nothing but eucalyptus leaves. Because their food provides little energy, they sleep up to 18–20 hours a day.

Fun fact: A koala’s fingerprints are almost identical to a human’s. Even scientists have a hard time telling them apart under a microscope.

KANGAROO

Kangaroos are one of Australia’s most recognizable animals. They are the largest marsupials and can leap more than 25 feet in a single bound.

Their powerful hind legs and large tails help them balance and move quickly. Female kangaroos carry their young, called joeys, in a pouch until they’re ready to hop out and explore.

PLATYPUS

The platypus is one of the strangest animals on Earth. It has the bill of a duck, the tail of a beaver, and webbed feet. It lays eggs even though it’s a mammal, and it spends much of its time swimming in rivers and streams. Male platypuses have venomous spurs on their back legs, which is rare among mammals.

TASMANIAN DEVIL

The Tasmanian devil is a small but fierce carnivore found only on the island of Tasmania. It’s famous for its loud screeches, powerful jaws, and strong teeth.

Despite their scary name, these animals are important scavengers that help keep the environment clean by eating dead animals.

FRILLED LIZARD

The frilled lizard is known for the dramatic frill of skin around its neck. When it feels threatened, it opens its mouth wide, and the frill pops out like a big circle around its head.

This display makes it look much larger to scare away predators. Frilled lizards live in northern Australia and are excellent climbers.

WOMBAT

Wombats are sturdy, burrowing marsupials with short legs and a love for digging tunnels underground. They have cube-shaped droppings that help mark their territory and don’t roll away.

Their backward-facing pouch prevents dirt from getting inside when they dig.

CROCODILE

Australia is home to two kinds of crocodiles — the freshwater crocodile and the larger, more dangerous saltwater crocodile. Saltwater crocodiles, sometimes called “salties,” can grow over 20 feet long and are powerful swimmers.

They live in rivers, swamps, and coastal areas of northern Australia.

Fun fact: Crocodiles can go months without eating, thanks to their slow metabolism, and can hold their breath underwater for over an hour.

Next, look at these activities.

AUSTRALIAN WILD ANIMALS CRAFTS AND RESOURCES

Finally, look at this Australian wild animals sensory activities.

AUSTRALIAN WILD ANIMALS SENSORY ACTIVITIES

You will need:
● Large shallow tub
● Australian animals toob
● Craft sand or rice
● Red food coloring
● Sticks
● Rocks of different sizes
● Cardstock, craft foam, or felt

Use a couple of drops of red food coloring to dye your base; you can then use sand, salt, or rice to represent the high iron content in the soil that gives it a red appearance.

Spread your base out and allow it to dry in the sun if possible.

Stir it a few times so everything dries evenly.

Pour the base into a shallow sensory tub.

Add a layer of sticks, leaves, rocks, and other foliage of different sizes to get your terrain.

Finally, hide your animals around the sensory bin.

For letter recognition, you can also include letter tiles for the beginning letter of each animal.

Be sure to add spoons, measuring cups, and other little tools so your child can scoop, pour, measure, and redo their sensory bin.

How to Make a Fizzy Snow Man Potion

November 24, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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We’re making a fizzy snow man potion. It’s a bit of art, part science and the other part pure fun. Also, grab more ideas and a free lapbook for winter fun on my page Winter Season Unit Study.

Besides having many snowman ideas to keep your kids learning all winter long, this idea will also keep your kids from bouncing off the wall when the weather is bad outside.

This fizzy snow man potion brings a bit of winter wonder right into your kitchen.

Think of it as a fun science experiment disguised as a winter craft.

Using just a few household ingredients like baking soda and vinegar, you and your little ones can create a “snowman” that bubbles and fizzes. Also, you can add a few drops of food coloring for massive ewws and awwws.

Without even realizing it, your kids are learning about chemical reactions.

BOOKS FOR KIDS ABOUT SNOW AND SNOWMEN

Next, look at a few books about snow and snowmen for kids.

I prefer living books and then we may add a reference book or two to our day.

13 Snow, Snowman, Animals, and Winter Books

Add one or more of these books to your learning day if you're learning about snow, snowflakes, winter or just for fun.

Winter Cottage

Immerse Yourself in This Story of Love and Companionship Amidst Deprivation

It is the fall of 1930, and America has plunged into the Great Depression. On a remote dirt road deep in the snowy woods of northern Wisconsin, misfortune forces the impoverished Sparkes family to take desperate measures.

A wayfaring quartet consisting of thirteen-year-old Araminta (nicknamed Minty), her recently unemployed father-a poetry-quoting widower called Pops-and her younger sister, Eglantine (known as Eggs-a dreamer like Pops), and their dog, Buster, are on their way to Minneapolis to live with the curmudgeonly Aunt Amy. When their car breaks down and they are unable to fix it, the homeless four stumble upon a vacant summer cottage by a lake. In desperate straits, they decide to settle in.

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

How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science of snow, featuring photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Perfect for reading on winter days, this book by a nature photographer and a snow scientist will inspire wonder and curiosity about the marvels of snow.

2. Sneezy the Snowman

3. Snowmen at Night

Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all!

4. The Biggest Snowman Ever

When the mayor of Mouseville announces the town snowman contest, Clayton and Desmond claim that they will each make the biggest snowman ever. But building a huge snowman alone is hard! They work and work, but their snowmen just aren't big enough. Soon they have an idea. As the day of the contest approaches, Clayton and Desmond join forces to build the biggest snowman ever.

5. Over and Under the Snow

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow. This beloved nonfiction picture book exploring the subnivean zone reveals the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath the snow.

A Hat for Minerva Louise

"Stoeke's second book about that intrepid screwball, Minerva Louise, is a rare find."—The Horn Book, starred review. The other chickens hate snowy mornings. But not Minerva Louise! To her a snowy day—like everything else—is an adventure. But this chilly, chipper hen needs something to keep her warm. What she finds—and how she finds it—will keep young readers cackling.

6. How to Catch a Snowman

Our heroes' entry for the snowman contest has magically come to life―and ran away! Can YOU help catch it? Get ready for snow much fun as you travel through a winter wonderland with running, skating, and bouncing through trap after trap to catch the snowman and claim the winning prize. Will the snowman teach our heroes a lesson they'll never forget?

The Big Snow

When the geese begin to fly south, the leaves flutter down from the trees and the cold winds begin to blow from the north, the animals of the woods and meadows, big and small, prepare for the long, cold winter ahead when the countryside is hidden under a deep blanket of snow. They gather food and look for warm, snug places in the ground, trees, caves or thickets, where they can find protection against the icy winds.It might have been hard for the birds and animals of the hillside to survive when the Big Snow came if their good friends, who lived in the little stone house, had not remembered to put food out for them.Here, in many beautiful pictures, the Haders show how winter comes to the woodland as the busy animals make their preparations.

7. Curious About Snow (Smithsonian)

The Smithsonian does things right and this Curious About Snow book is a
great introduction for curious kiddos with real images and simple explanations.

8. Animals in Winter

This is a clear and appealing book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. Introduce kids to basic science ideas as part of discussions about the seasons and animals.

9. Arctic Figurines, Including A Harp Seal, Husky, Caribou, Arctic Rabbit, Killer Whale, Walrus, Arctic Fox, Beluga Whale, Igloo, And Polar Bear

SET OF 10 FUN AND FRIGID FIGURES – It’s hard to stay warm at the North Pole, but you can discover its wonders in your home with these frigid friends. This TOOB includes a Harp Seal, Husky, Caribou, Arctic Rabbit, Killer Whale, Walrus, Arctic Fox, Beluga Whale, Igloo, and Polar Bear.

10. Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World

See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman’s whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world all around you.

Next, look at more snow man activities.

MORE SNOW MAN ACTIVITIES

Finally, look at how to make a fizzy snowman potion.

FIZZY SNOWMAN POTIONS ACTIVITY

First, look at this list of supplies.

Small cup or dropper for pouring
Small clear potion bottle or jar
Black paper
Orange paper
Scissors
Clear tape
Baking soda
Glitter (white, silver, or blue)
Vinegar

Start by decorating the potion bottle to look like a snowman. Cut small black circles from paper for the eyes and buttons.

Cut an orange triangle for the carrot nose.

Stick the paper pieces onto the bottle and cover them with clear tape to protect your snowman’s face from getting wet.

Add a scoop of baking soda to the bottle.

Sprinkle in a little glitter for a magical snowy sparkle.

Slowly pour in vinegar (or use a dropper for extra fun). Watch as the potion fizzes and bubbles like a snowstorm inside the bottle

Kids can experiment by adding small amounts of vinegar at a time to see how the fizz changes.

They can mix in more glitter, pretend they’re “mixing up snow magic,” or try making potions for different snowmen with varied ingredients.

BENEFITS

This activity introduces kids to simple chemistry through a safe and exciting hands-on experiment.

It builds fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and helps children learn about reactions between baking soda and vinegar

Fun Winter Books For Preschool Kids They Will Love

November 23, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have compiled a list of 10 fun winter books for preschool kids that can be used in conjunction with various winter topics. Also, grab more ideas and a free lapbook for winter fun on my page Winter Season Unit Study. And look at my page How to Homeschool Preschool for more ideas.

You can rotate through these during your winter unit, use them for read-alouds, story time, or to link to hands-on activities.

Some are sweet classics from your own childhood, like The Mitten, while others have become classics in more recent years, some cover a more scientific angle, but all entertain and will capture your child’s attention.

Fun Winter Books For Preschool Kids They Will Love

I chose these books because:

They cover a variety of winter angles, everything from snow play to nature/science, the transition of seasons, animals, and sensory.
They are age-appropriate for preschool and visually rich, mostly picture books and board books.
They provide hooks for activities (you can do a snow play experience after reading The Snowy Day, or explore “what lives under the snow” after Over and Under the Snow).

They lend themselves to rich vocabulary development and hands-on tie-ins.

WINTER TOPICS TO COVER

There are many topic ideas you can weave into your preschool winter unit. Pick whatever goes with your child’s pace and interest, choose all or just some of the suggested activities.

Seasons & Weather Changes

What is winter? How weather changes: snow vs. ice vs. frost; shorter days / longer nights.

Vocabulary: winter, snowflake, frost, cold, freeze, thaw, icicle, blizzard, sleet, snowy, flurry.
Count snowflakes, match shapes of snowflakes, compare cold vs warm day (long/short graph).
Inexpensive Preschool Winter Activities & Simple Winter Busy Book
Create a “weather chart” for a week: daily temperature, whether snow/ice/clear.
Make paper snowflakes; experiment with water freezing in small containers.
Pretend you’re blowing snowflakes, stomping in “snow,” scooping “ice” sensory tray (with cotton balls + glitter).

Snow, Ice, & Play in the Cold

Snow play (sledding, snowman), footprints in snow, ice skating, snowball.

Vocabulary: sled, snowman, snowball, snow angel, tracks, footprints, slide, melt, freeze.
Fun Ice For Kids Inexpensive & Easy Nature Sensory Activity
After reading The Snowy Day, have a mini snow-play indoors (fake snow with cotton or shaved ice).
Footprint painting: dip boots in paint, stamp on paper.
W Is For Winter | Snowman Oobleck Activity
Ice experiment: freeze water in different-shaped containers; observe melting.
MakeIce cubes with things frozen inside, this ABC Excavation Sensory Bin doubles as a wonderful way to practice letter recognition.
Talk about warm vs. cold feelings.
Snowman craft, snowflake collage, painting cold-color scenes (blues, whites, silvers).

Animals & Nature in Winter

Hibernation, migration, animals adapting to winter, and what lives under the snow (roots, insects).

Vocabulary: hibernate, migrate, adapt, winter coat, burrow, den, tracks, squirrels, deer, owl, bear.
Read The Big Snow: talk about how geese fly south, raccoons prepare.
Take a winter nature walk: look for animal tracks or signs of animals preparing for winter.
“Under the snow” experiment: bury small plastic animals under shredded paper/fake snow, “dig” them out.
Ask questions like- Why do some animals sleep in winter, some migrate, some stay? What do plants do?
Match animal pictures to tracks, sort animals by hibernate/migrate/stay.

Winter Clothing & Staying Warm

What to wear when it’s cold, layering, protecting from wind, indoor vs outdoor dress.

Introduce size vocabulary (small hat, big boots), change (put on/take off).

Vocabulary: coat, jacket, mittens, gloves, hat, scarf, boots, windproof, thermal.
Dress-up station: have winter clothes and let children layer, talk about why. This is a great time to practice putting on coats, mittens, buttoning buttons, etc…
Sorting activity: Which items keep you warm? – Sort pictures of summer vs winter clothes.
Make a “mittens” garland or decorate paper mittens, try this Welcome December Weather By Making an Easy Mitten Wreath With Kids.
Count mittens/pairs; compare how many layers you might wear (1 vs 2 vs 3).

Winter Traditions

Winter traditions- indoor/outdoor traditions, family time, warm meals, and community.

Vocabulary: tradition, family, celebrate, together, warm, gather, prepare
Create a “warm-meal” day: talk about soups, hot cocoa, how we stay warm.
Make a winter tree like this Winter Tree Art.
Talk about kindness, sharing warmth (coats, food) with others during cold seasons. Consider putting together homeless bags or gathering socks and blankets to donate.

Sensory & Science Explorations

Ice vs water, snow vs ice, melting, freezing, cold vs warm, how snow is made, sound (snow crunch), texture.

Chunky paint with white + silver to create snowy texture; salt-painting technique to mimic frost. Check out this Sparkly Winter Process Art for Preschoolers.
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Vocabulary: freeze, melt, liquid, solid, crunch, soft, powdery, slush, icicle, frost, condensation.
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Freeze water in ice cube trays, add food coloring, and observe over time.
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Make “snow” in a tray (baking soda + shaving cream) and explore.
Snowball toss (indoors, soft balls) and talk about shape, size, and snowman building.
Count how many ice cubes melted, and compare speeds.

Finally, look at this fun list of winter books for preschool kids.

10 Winter Books For Preschool

Here is the precious list of winter books that will have your child investigating, using their imagination, laughing,creating, and making winter memories with you.

The Mitten

Set in a snowy forest, the fun begins when, one by one, animals crawl into Nicki’s lost white mitten to get warm until the bear sneezes, sending the animals flying up and out of the mitten. On each turn of the page, Jan hints at what animal is coming next in her signature borders, inspired by Ukrainian folk art.

Over and Under the Snow

Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow lies a secret world of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals making their winter home under the snow. This beloved nonfiction picture book reveals the tunnels and caves formed beneath the snow but over the ground, where many kinds of animals live through the winter, safe and warm, awake and busy, but hidden beneath
the snow.

Bear Snores On

One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on!
See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests -- all of them having a party without him!

There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow!

There was a cold lady who swallowed some snow.

I don't know why she swallowed some snow.

Perhaps you know.

The old lady is swallowing everything from snow to a pipe, some coal, a hat, and more! With rollicking, rhyming text and funny illustrations, this lively version will appeal to young readers with every turn of the page. And this time, there's a surprise at the end no reader will be ble to guess!

The Snowy Day

In 1962, a little boy named Peter put on his snowsuit and stepped out of his house and into the hearts of millions of readers. Universal in its appeal, this story beautifully depicts a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. The quiet fun and sweetness of Peter’s small adventures in the deep, deep snow is perfect for reading together on a cozy winter day.

Sneezy the Snowman

B-R-R-R-R! AH-CHOO! Sneezy the Snowman is cold, cold, cold. To warm up, he drinks cocoa, sits in a hot tub, stands near a warm fire–and melts! But the children know just what to do to build him up again–and
make him feel “just right”. Hilarity chills the air with playful mixed-media illustrations by Stephen Gilpin as Sneezy attempts to warm himself with some silly results.

Owl Moon

"As expansive as the broad sweep of the great owl's wings and as close and comforting as a small hand held on a wintry night . . . The visual images have a sense of depth and seem to invite readers into this special nighttime world."-

Ten on the Sled

A favorite childrens song ("Ten on the Bed") gets a delightfully slippery, slide-y twist! In the land of the midnight sun, all the animals are having fun speeding down the hill on Caribous sled. But as they go faster and faster, Seal, Hare, Walrus, and the others all fall off . . . until just the caribous left, only and lonely. Now, a reindeer
likes flying-but never alone, so . . . all the animals leap onto the sled again! This beloved story is new in board and abridged for a preschool audience, and its ideal for reading, counting, and singing along with, over and over.

Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter

As leaves fall from their trees, animals huddle against the cold, and frost creeps across windows, everyone knows--winter is on its way!Join a brother and sister as they explore nature and take a stroll through their twinkling town, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the setting sun to curious deer, they say goodbye to autumn and welcome the glorious first snow of winter.

Animals in Winter