Welcome to the 4th Annual WinterKids Winter Games!
WinterKids has always thought “outside of the building,” and this year is no different. With all of us taking steps to allow kids to learn in safe, fresh air settings in the midst of the pandemic, we are so happy to offer this fun-filled PLAYBook for you—to help keep our kids’ minds AND bodies active this winter, and beyond.
We extend a very special thanks to teacher, Tom Long, for developing content for this year’s PLAYbook. Thank YOU for helping your kids to have fun and stay healthy during this challenging time. Thank you for being a “winter kid!”
Be safe and be well,
Julie Mulkern, Executive Director
HOW DO I BEST USE THE WINTER GAMES PLAYBOOK?
However it works best for you! We want this to be easy, accessible, and fun. Families can do the activities together at home. Teachers can use it with students at school and at home. After school and community programs can do the activities together when they gather! Do the Winter Games activities every day, once a week, twice a month— whatever works best you!
Remember to move, learn, and explore in the outdoors. It is good for you!
Supplemental Resources
The additional resources below are meant to supplement activities outlined in the Winter Games PLAYbook.
Resources to keep your family healthy and active
Our favorite resources for keeping your family active, overall mental wellness, and places to play in Maine and New Hampshire.
Join our Winter Games Facebook Group
Our Winter Games group is the best way to stay in the loop on news and announcements during the games! You’ll also be able to share your children’s accomplishments and access challenge materials.
This is a private group, so only other Winter Games participants will see your posts. New members, please allow 24 hours for approval on your requests to join.
Winter Games 2020 Orientation Webinar
Week 1:
Outdoor physical activity & health circles
JANUARY 11-17, 2021
The resources below are meant to supplement activities outlined on pp 4-9 of the Winter Games PLAYbook.
Supplemental Resources for Week 1
Download all of our Week 1 resources in a single zip file.
IMPORTANT: The .ZIP file above must be accessed and downloaded from a desktop computer. File format is not compatible with mobile devices.
Individual Downloads:
Download each of our Week 1 materials individually as needed.
Week 2:
Nutrition & Food Circles
JANUARY 18-24, 2021
The resources below are meant to supplement activities outlined on pp 10-16 of the Winter Games PLAYbook.
Supplemental Resources for Week 2
Download all of our Week 2 resources in a single zip file.
IMPORTANT: The .ZIP file above must be accessed and downloaded from a desktop computer. File format is not compatible with mobile devices.
Individual Downloads:
Download each of our Week 2 materials individually as needed.
Helpful Links:
Week 3:
Family Engagement + Social and Community Service Circles
JANUARY 25-31, 2021
The resources below are meant to supplement activities outlined on pp 17-23 of the Winter Games PLAYbook.
Supplemental Resources for Week 3
Download all of our Week 3 resources in a single zip file.
IMPORTANT: The .ZIP file above must be accessed and downloaded from a desktop computer. File format is not compatible with mobile devices.
Individual Downloads:
Download each of our Week 3 materials individually as needed.
Snowfam Examples:
These fun examples were submitted by participating schools in the 2020 Winter Games who were asked to create snow likenesses of their school principals!
Bonus Activities:
Congratulations to our Week 3 Winners!
Week 4:
Winter Celebration & Winter Fun Circles
FEBRUARY 1-5, 2021
The resources below are meant to supplement activities outlined on pp 24-30 of the Winter Games PLAYbook.
Supplemental Resources for Week 4
Download all of our Week 4 resources in a single zip file.
IMPORTANT: The .ZIP file above must be accessed and downloaded from a desktop computer. File format is not compatible with mobile devices.
Individual Downloads:
Download each of our Week 4 materials individually as needed.
THE WINTER GAMES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM:
NUTRITION WEEK SPONSOR:
