Courtney Holub, Author at WinterKids

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July 26, 2021

Annual Report (2020-2021)

Far and wide, we helped to keep kids active at home, at school, and in the communities where they live and play. Thank YOU for supporting our work. Active kids…

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July 20, 2021

Blizzard Snack

This “Blizzard Snack” is ripped straight from the pages of our Guide to Outdoor Active Learning, and is a great way to beat the heat with a healthy treat this summer! Let the kids do all the heavy lifting, and just make sure there’s an adult present to turn on the blender.

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WinterKids Summer Playlist to Inspire Movement

June 21, 2021

WinterKids Summer Playlist: Music and Movement to Brighten Up Your Summer

Looking for something new to liven up these long summer days? We’ve put together a summer playlist with 52 songs that will help inspire your kids to move, learn and explore! These songs are great for backyard play, dancing in the living room and more! Enjoy!

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Morgan Hynd WinterKids Winter Games at Prescott Memorial

June 15, 2021

The Bingham Program: Funding Work That Promotes Health in Maine Since 1932

We are so grateful for the support of WinterKids Winter Games. To learn more about why they support programs like ours, we connected with Director, Morgan Hynd for a quick…

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May 27, 2021

Fruit & Veggie “Sushi”

These fruit & veggie “sushi” roll-ups are fun to make, and even more fun to eat! Whether you have adventurous or picky eaters, this is a great way to get them to try a little something new, along with something already familiar. Making this healthy snack together is fun for the whole family!

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May 21, 2021

Season Wrap Up (2020-2021)

With outside being the safest and best place to be, WinterKids has truly thrived during the pandemic! We were able to reach nearly 27,000 kids, teachers and families in Maine and New Hampshire with creative adaptations for safe, outdoor adventures. Check out our 2020/2021 Season Wrap Up Report!

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May 20, 2021

Animal Action Cards, Maine Wetlands Edition

Animal Action Cards are a fun and simple way to incorporate nature-based learning with movement. We’ve included 15 animals in this set of action cards – just a few of the many animals that you can find during spring in our Maine wetlands. We hope this activity also sparks an interest in exploring wetlands and learning more about these important habitats.

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April 20, 2021

3 Ingredient Banana Popsicles

These banana popsicles are easy to make and require just three ingredients. They’re a fun, delicious, and healthy treat that kids of any age can make for themselves!

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April 8, 2021

Spring Fun Puzzles for Preschoolers

Print, laminate, and cut these 9 customizable spring recreation picture puzzles for preschoolers. In addition to the benefits of working on a puzzle, these can be great for vocabulary development and may spark an interest in getting outside!

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March 30, 2021

WinterKids Spring Playlist: Music and Movement to Welcome and Appreciate the Season

Our WinterKids Spring Playlist includes music for moving, learning, and exploring throughout the spring season. This playlist is great for backyard play, dancing in the living room, road tripping, yoga, and more! Enjoy!

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March 9, 2021

Tree Cookies: A Nature-Based Art Activity

In this nature-based art activity, students will learn more about trees, then choose something they love about winter in Maine and illustrate it on their tree cookie!

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March 8, 2021

9th Annual Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf Mountain Awards Summary & Full Photo Gallery

The 9th Annual Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf Mountain is in the books! THANK YOU to the 262 participants who helped raise over $522K in this year’s reimagined, COVID safe, Celebration of Movement, presented by Agren.

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February 25, 2021

Why Agren is Committed to Supporting WinterKids and Local Maine Communities

Agren is not just Maine’s largest independent appliance and mattress retailer. They’re a retailer with heart and strong ties to Maine’s local communities, and we are proud to call them a WinterKids partner!

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February 24, 2021

WinterKids Winter Games 2021 is In the Books!

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February 15, 2021

Melting Snow & Ice Experiment

In this activity, students will conduct an experiment in order to find which solid melts the fastest: snow or ice. Many thanks to the 2nd Grade teachers at Helen Thompson School in West Gardiner, Maine for sharing this great activity guide during the 2020 WinterKids Winter Games!

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West Bath School Winter Games 2020 Week 3

February 11, 2021

Annual Report (2019-2020)

We are so thankful for our WinterKids Family – sponsors, foundations, teams, friends, volunteers, board and staff – and most important, the KIDS we serve. 2020 was a fantastic year…

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February 9, 2021

Ann & Jess Carter Talk About Why Carters XC Ski Supports WinterKids

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3rd Grade Walton Elementary School Week 4 Winter Games 2021 Moment of the Week

February 8, 2021

WinterKids Winter Games 2021 Moments of the Week-FULL GALLERY

Check out these incredible Moments of the Week, submitted by participating schools in the 2021 WinterKids Winter Games!

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Seth Wescot Congratulates Winter Games 2021 Participants

February 8, 2021

Seth Wescott Congratulates WinterKids Winter Games 2021 Participants

Congratulations to all of our Seth Wescott shares a special message for you all...You are, indeed, proof of the very best that winter has to offer.

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2nd Grade West Bath School Week 4 Winter Games 2021 Moment of the Week

February 8, 2021

Week 4 Winners in the 2021 WinterKids Winter Games

We’re proud to announce the official winners for week 4 of the WinterKids Winter Games, focused on winter celebration and winter fun!

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3rd Grade Leroy Smith School Week 3 Winter Games 2021 Moment of the Week

February 1, 2021

Week 3 Winners in the 2021 WinterKids Winter Games

We’re proud to announce the official winners for week 3 of the WinterKids Winter Games, focused on family engagement + Social & Community Service.

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January 25, 2021

Week 2 Winners in the 2021 WinterKids Winter Games

We’re proud to announce the official winners for week 2 of the WinterKids Winter Games, focused on food & nutrition!

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Winter Games 2021 Week 1 3rd Grade Harrison Elementary

January 20, 2021

Week 1 Winners in the 2021 WinterKids Winter Games

We’re proud to announce the official winners for week 1 of the WinterKids Winter Games, focused on outdoor physical activity and health circles!

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January 14, 2021

Snow Volcanoes!

In this activity, students make volcanoes with snow and a few other ingredients. While creating their volcanoes, they will explore the states of matter – including solids, liquids, and gasses! Thank you to the wonderful teams of teachers from: Glenburn Elementary in Glenburn, Maine, Bay Ridge Elementary in Cutler, Maine, and Dr. Levesque Elementary in Frenchville, Maine, that contributed to this activity during the 2020 WinterKids Winter Games!

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