#TWKatHome Activities
Welcome Winter
Welcome to TWKatHome, our fun, free online content that helps kids and families explore food and build positive, healthy eating habits. Each season, we will provide activities and ideas for ways to engage children as they learn about food and where it comes from.
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Check out our February: Honoring History and Heart Health page!
Black History Month
February is Black History Month, which began as a way to teach people about the history and contributions of Black people in society
Learn more by clicking the link below!
https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov/
Make a Colorful Lunch
The food we eat throughout the day can help give us energy, improve our concentration and memory, and help us stay strong and well. That is why it’s important to eat a variety of foods during the day. Especially important are fruits and vegetables as well as protein. Whole grains are important too - check out this interesting grain guide.
Let's Do Winter Crafts!
There are so many fun crafts you can do in the winter. Below, are some ideas. Tutorials can be found on Google or YouTube.
- Make popsicle stick snowflakes
- Make a marshmallow snowman
- Make hot cocoa bombs
- Make a snowglobe in a jar
- Make salt snowflakes
Write a Food Journal
A healthy and regular eating routine can bring balance to your digestion, help you sleep better, and help you to wake up refreshed. Write down the food you eat each day for a week. In addition, write down how you feel after eating and the times during the day when you feel hungry. At the end of the week, reflect on your eating routine. Are there changes to your meal routine you might want to try? You can use the questions below to guide your food journal.
Winter Solstice
Winter begins on December 21st with the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. Celebrate the changing season with a nature walk! Take note of at least 3 things you see that are a sign of Winter. Look high and low.
More Resources (Year-Round)
Explore all the resources available to you to create a fun, engaging TasteWise Kids experience for your family - right from your own home!
#TWKatHome Activity Sheets
Download and print any Activity Sheets developed by the TasteWise Kids team.
- Jobs On A Farm
- Potato Stamps
- Dinner Ballots
- Write Your Own Menu
- CHOPPED Challenge
- Kitchen Math
- Red Cabbage Chemistry
- Design a Community Green Space
- Build a Bento Box
Coloring Pages & Show Your Skill Sheets
Download and print any of the TasteWise Kids original coloring book pages and Skill sheets from the list below.
Skill Sheets
- Tasting New Foods From A to Z
- Words to Describe Taste
- The Seeds We Eat Info Sheet
- Dinner Table Conversation Starters
- Check out what I can do!
Coloring Pages
- Discover Fall Coloring
- My Lunchbox Coloring Page
- My Salad Coloring Page
- Farm Coloring Page
- Taste Quest Coloring Page
Food Discovery Boards
One of our favorite ways to encourage kids to explore new flavors and foods is by making it into a discovery challenge! These seasonal or themed bingo boards help kids get out into nature, try new things, and feel good about being curious!
What's in Season?
Winter is Orange season! Brighten up these months by making dishes with citruses, like these delicious cranberry-orange scones! These scones are crispy on the edges, soft on the inside, and have the refreshing flavors of orange and cranberry.
Ingredients-
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp baking powder
- 6 tbsp of chopped cold, unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups cold heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (preferably unsweetened)
Instructions-
Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and orange zest. Add in the chopped butter and mash together until some crumbs form. Then, add in the cranberries, lightly mix, and finally, add the heavy cream and vanilla extract. When the dough forms, turn onto a clean, lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 1/2-inch thick disc and start cutting out shapes with a sharp knife or cookie cutter. Space out on a lined baking tray and refrigerate for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating the tray after the 8-minute mark. Let cool for 10-15 minutes and enjoy!
Winter Conversation Starters
- What have you observed about Winter this year?
- What is your favorite New Year's memory?
- What is your favorite winter food or drink?
- What is your favorite winter smell?
- What is your favorite winter outfit?
Book Recommendations
- Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright- This picture book is about one snowman's attempts to warm up. He tries everything from drinking hot cocoa to sitting in a hot tub, but the only ones who know what to do are the children nearby.
- Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak- This picture book illustrates the changes that occur when the season changes from Fall to Winter.
- The Snowy Day by Tom Brenner- This picture book follows two siblings as they explore the changing seasons through nature.
- A Loud Winter's Nap by Katy Hudson- In this picture book, one tortoise must decide whether to sleep through Winter again or not. See what his friends do to convince him!
- Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner- This picture book beautifully illustrates what snowmen do while we sleep: play, of course!
- Bright Winter Night by Alli Brydon- This picture book will take you on an adventure with a group of animals to the Northern Lights. It's all about adventure, friends, and fun!
- Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? by Etta Kaner- This picture book will answer your question, "how do animals stay warm?" It's playful and will spark your imagination!
