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Being a parent is a full-time job and you’re never off the clock. Unexpected snow day can throw a wrench in your routine making you stressed or frustrated. I get it. Your responsibilities don’t stop because school is closed. Instead of letting snow days aggravate you I want to challenge you to see them another way. Snow days are unexpected gifts that you can fill with fun and creativity. They provide you with moments you can’t replace. Goldfish brand knows this, too, and together we want to help you create Smile Worthy moments with these 3 creative activities to rock snow days.
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DIY Look and Find Book
This is an incredibly simple way to get creative on a snow day.
Materials
- Small Toys
- Goldfish Crackers
- Construction Paper
- Phone
- Small Photo Album
Step 1
Gather a collection of items: small toys, art supplies, and other small objects.
Step 2
Give each child a piece of construction paper.
Step 3
Have your kids fill their paper with small items. Let them have fun with it and get as creative as they want.
Step 4
Sprinkle Goldfish crackers over the scene your child has created.
Step 5
Take a photo of the scene using the edges of the construction paper as a guide.
Step 6
Do this for each child. Feel free to let them dump the scene after you’ve photographed it and make another.
Tip:
- Let your kids keep creating as many different scenes as they want. The more pictures you have, the better you can fill their Look and Find books.
Step 7
Print out the photos and place them in a small, inexpensive photo album.
Tip:
- Be sure to print out multiple copies of each photo if you want each child to have his or her own book.
Goldfish Cracker Mosaic
Make macaroni art a thing of the past with Goldfish cracker mosaics. This low-mess activity will make it easy for your child to discover their inner artist.
Materials
- 1 Cup of Flour
- ½ Cup of Water
- Goldfish Crackers
- Construction Paper
- Paintbrush
Step 1
Mix your flour and water in a small container to create a non-toxic paste.
Step 2
Give each child a piece of construction paper, a paintbrush, and a small bowl of Goldfish crackers.
Step 3
Show them how to create their mosaics by painting flour paste on the back of a Goldfish cracker and attaching them to the construction paper.
Tip:
- If your child wants an idea to follow you can draw a shape or outline on the paper before he or she starts adding Goldfish crackers.
Step 4
Allow their artwork to dry then hang it on the wall to display.
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Stop Motion Video
This is a fun, creative activity that will have your kids excited for days! They will love coming up with the story, making the background and costumes, and showing off their movie masterpiece. If you’ve never made a stop motion video before, don’t worry. It’s easier than you think. GoldfishTales has an awesome video tutorial to help you out but essentially it is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
Step 1
Think of a story and create your background.
Step 2
Place your Goldfish crackers on your background and take a picture each time you move it.
Step 3
Add all of your photos to your favorite video app and play.
Tip:
- If you need app suggestions, check out the Goldfish how-to video.
This is an absolute blast! My kids and I had so much fun brainstorming and creating. Right now Goldfish Brand wants to inspire you to create your own stop-motion video as a family with an awesome contest. Get information, tips, and ideas at GoldfishTales.
These 3 creative activities to rock snow days are so much fun you will find yourself looking forward to snow days as much as your kiddos! Enjoy the opportunities to have fun together. Create smile worthy moments that become cherished memories for years to come. Don’t forget to visit the GoldfishTales page to submit your stop motion for a chance to win $5,000!
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