I always find these lanterns the children make especially charming in the autumn, though I'm not sure why. It probably has something to do with...

I whipped up this simple, homemade puffy paint and told the kids we were going to make our own creations with "snow."

Here's some winter fun that can be made entirely by the kids... building + painting = creativity--and lots of fun!

Want to add color and interest to your every day winter play? Freeze a few trays of colored ice cubes for your children to play...