Step into a wonderland of winter magic and festive cheer! Explore activities that capture the spirit of the season, from crafting snowflakes to sharing the joy of Christmas. Embrace the chilly charm with snow adventures, cosy crafts, and heartwarming traditions that make winter truly enchanting.
Watch wintry sparkles appear on these seasonal shapes.
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Celebrate the festive season with these tasty Christmas biscuits.
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Propel “snowballs” through the air with this gadget that teaches you all about energy.
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Brew up a delicious drink with a kick of festive flavours to keep you warm in the winter months.
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Add a welcoming light to any outside space during the cold, dark winter months.
Rustle up this delicious loaf for a winter breakfast treat.
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This hearty dish is a perfect winter warmer.
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Are you hoping for a white Christmas this year? Experiment with safe household materials to make your own snowstorm in a jar.
Winter baking
Try this recipe for a yummy winter warmer.
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Discover your inner engineer this festive season.
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Wow your friends and family with these beautiful - and delicious - winter treats.
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Winter in Nature
Food is scarce over winter, so give your local birds a helping hand with this easy-to-make seed teacup.
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These "super cool" decorations are perfect for hanging outdoors.
Learn the skills of a Stone Age hunter-gatherer.
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Give feathered friends a safe place to roost and nest.
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To celebrate National Tree Week, get out and about and become a seed planter.
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Protect your amphibian friends from the cold this winter.
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Create a winter wonderland in your home with these frozen fractal experiments.
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It may still be cold outside, but wrap up warm and get involved.
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Frost can be harsh on young trees.
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Christmas Special
Get into the Christmas spirit and use chemistry to create some home-made festive ornaments.
Make some pretty marbled paper to wrap your festive gifts.
Using household ingredients and some clever chemistry, conjure up some simple, eco-friendly plastic decorations.
Embrace your inner paper engineer and build a sensational seasonal pop-up card.
This festive jam is perfect with pigs in blankets, or spread on cheese and biscuits.
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Help protect the planet over the festive period.
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Spring coming?
As the seasons change, head over to our Spring and Summer activities page.
Check out The Week Junior magazines' FREE Activity Hub. The team has compiled some super exciting activities from the award-winning magazine that you can enjoy at home with little to no resource - something to fun, free and easy help keep curious young minds educated and entertained.
