The WinterKids team joined Mast Landing Elementary in Freeport, Maine for their 2022 Winter Games opening ceremony on Friday, January 14, 2022. Here are a a few photos!
Read More...We all need to think “safety” when it comes to dressing for winter activities – to keep us warm and dry and stay visible when it gets dark since there are fewer hours of daylight. Here are some simple tips to help keep you and your family safe while you’re outside having fun this winter.
Read More...Presented by Hannaford Snack Pals. Watch as April Byron, a nutritionist at Hannaford, walks you through how to combine different food groups to make a healthy snack!
Read More...Winter in Maine means we can either hibernate until spring or choose to make the most of the cold, snow, and ice. Julie Mulkern from WinterKids joined Steve Woods to talk about helping kids be active, vibrant, and healthy in the outdoors.
Read More...Executive Director of Winter Kids, Julie Mulkern, joins WGAN's Inside Maine Podcast host Aaron Chadbourne to discuss the work we do here at Winter Kids, our curriculum and app for…
Read More...One of the best tools to get your kids moving is music that inspires them to dance! In the classroom, at home, in the yard, on the trail, wherever – here is a great winter playlist to help you and your kids move, learn and explore.
Read More...Thank you, sponsors, and supporters, for helping us raise just over $48,000 at this year’s WinterKids License to Chill 10th Anniversary Celebration! We can’t thank you enough for your generosity. Read more to learn where your money will go!
Read More...This easy-to-make Vegetable Soup recipe is ripped straight from the pages of our Guide to Active Outdoor Learning for Pre-K, and is a great way to warm up when the weather is chilly! Let the kids do all the heavy lifting!
Read More...For our 2021/22 season, WinterKids continues to think “outside of the building,” by dedicating our efforts to helping schools families and communities develop healthy habits in the outdoors, but we…
Read More...We recently sat down with Vaughan Clark, president of The Thomas Agency (and part-owner of Mt. Abram Ski Area!) to talk about what draws them to make a difference in their community by supporting organizations like WinterKids. Here’s what he had to say…
Read More...We all want to make sure our children are getting the best education possible, but the reality is that many educators are struggling. The educators we all know and love are hardworking and passionate about helping our children to learn and grow, and as a parent or guardian, you have a powerful role to play when it comes to supporting teachers.
Read More...Download, print, and cut these 8 autumn fun 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!
Read More...The seasons are changing, and Mother Nature is putting on a show, but you’ve got to get outside in order to see it! We’ve put together a fall playlist with 18 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!
Read More...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…
Read More...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.
Read More...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!
Read More...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…
Read More...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!
Read More...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!
Read More...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.
Read More...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!
Read More...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!
Read More...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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