Parent Guide to Winter

Make the most of the winter months, whether you're indoors or outside. Our learning activities, free printables, expert articles, and top book picks can help you maximize every minute with your kids of all ages.

Winter Wonderland Activities

Fluffy, Frosty Ideas

A blizzard of playful activities that you can do outdoors and in.

A Wonderland of Winter Learning

Welcome the fall season with your 3- to 5-year-old with these warming stories.

Snow Days, Play Days

Try these shiny new suggestions for kids tired of snowmen and snowball fights!

Indoor Learning Activities

7 Ways to Keep Your Family Fit Indoors

Use leaves to make an autumn pattern.

Online Activities

Bring a touch of autumn to your child's world with this fun activity for 6- to 7-year-olds.

Winter Wonderland Mobile

Make the winter warmer with this cool project.

Keep Skills Sharp During Break

Help your child stay at the top of his learning game during the holiday vacation.

Nix Cabin Fever

Try these simple activities to lift your family's mood on a long winter day.

Crafts to Create Together

Keep kids entertained indoors during cold winter days and nights with these simple projects.

Memory-Making Projects

Try these crafty ideas for those long holiday vacation days.

Snow Diorama

Your child can turn her favorite natural environment into a great gift.

Free Printables

Snowflakes on Mittens

Help your child practice skip counting with this printable activity sheet.

December Weather

Encourage your child's math skills with this printable activity sheet inspired by weather types.

Make a Rain Gauge

Try this easy science experiment with your child for a fun way to pass a rainy day.

Arctic Disaster!

Your child will love solving this riddle by comprehending this passage on the Arctic.

Weather Window

This science lesson is the perfect way to spend a day indoors: let the weather inspire you!

Health & Home

Keep Winter Gear Organized

Bundle up better with these stay-organized strategies to help your family keep track of all those mittens, boots, gloves, and scarves.

Winter Colds and Flu

Can your toddler have cold medicine? Should your preschooler get a flu shot? Get answers to your top questions about preventing infection.

Winter Nutrition Tips

Have a healthier season by adding more fruits and vegetables to your family's table.

Comfort Foods

Warming up with a hearty midwinter meal is simple (hint: keep your pantry stocked, and use your bean!).

Soothing, Steamy Drinks

Share the science and social rewards of a soothing winter drink.

Winter Reads

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