<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Winter is almost here, and with those cold, snowy days, it’s good to have a list of activities to keep your toddler busy and happy! I’ve gathered 10 winter-themed activities and crafts that are simple, fun, and engaging for your little one. Enjoy!</span></p>
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\n<p><strong>DIY Snow Globe Sensory Jar</strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There’s something so soothing about shaking up a snow globe and watching the snow swirl and settle. It’s very calming for little kids, too! Create your own snow globe with your child this season with these instructions.</span></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To create your own snow globe, you’ll need: </span></p>
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\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A small mason jar</span></li>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">A hot glue gun </span></li>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Glitter or confetti</span></li>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Elmer’s clear glue </span></li>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">An optional winter figurine, such as a small snowman. </span></li>
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\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">First, you’ll need to hot glue your mason jar’s lid components together. This will prevent leak. Next, hot glue the figurine to the inside of the lid so that it will be facing upside down when you place the lid on the jar. After that, fill the jar approximately 30% full with the clear glue and then add glitter or confetti and fill the rest of the way with hot water, leaving a bit of room at the top, and stir. </span></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quickly pipe a thick ring of hot glue around the inside of the lid and screw the lid on as tight as you can. </span></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let dry, and shake! </span></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re not crazy about giving your little one glass, you can purchase empty plastic snow globes at craft stores!</span></p>
\n<p><strong>No-Cook Winter Playdough</strong></p>
\n<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This playdough sparkles like snow! If you’re up for making your own, this </span><a href="https://emmaowl.com/easy-no-cook-winter-play-dough-recipe/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">recipe</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> will make one big ball of glittery, snowy-looking playdough. You’ll need:</span></p>
\n<ul>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 cups plain flour</span></li>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">½ cup table salt</span></li>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 tbsp cream of tartar</span></li>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 tbsp vegetable oil</span></li>
\n<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">1 cup boiling water</span></li>
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