1st - 5th Grade Winter Earth and Space Science Resources

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.