Dogsledding with Kids

Dogsledding is not just for the grownups! This week’s resources are all about kids and dogsledding. Image Credit: Seavey’s IdidaRide Dogsledding with Kids Resource for Parents Want to plan a field trip to a sled dog kennel? Here are some […]
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Iditarod

The Last Great Race is approximately 1,100 miles long and runs from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. Check out these resources to learn more! What is the Iditarod? Here are the key facts about the Iditarod, wrapped up in a brief, […]
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Up north, winter is time for dog sled racing!

Inuit and Dog Sled Coloring Pages Enjoy these coloring pages to help children learn about Inuit people and their sled dogs! Sled Dog Paper Model Craft The Inuit (the indigenous people of the Arctic) use dogs to help with their […]
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Snow Art

Join us for some seasonal, snow-themed art projects. Snow Painting Easy enough for your youngest artist, but fun enough for all ages, follow these simple steps to create art on winter’s free canvas–your snowy yard. Clay Polar Bear Try this […]
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Snow Science

This week we will delve into some fun science lessons and experiments with a plentiful natural resource (though maybe not as plentiful as usual!): SNOW. Melting Snowman Experiment There’s nothing better than using the changing seasons to set up a […]
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Animals in the Snow

This week we look to the animal kingdom to expand our snowy learning adventure. Photo by Gordon Fox Arctic Animal Videos Here is your teacher-approved list of Arctic Animal Videos for the youngsters in your life. (No blood and guts […]
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Meet the Instructor – Master Dan!

Some of our most popular classes at Kaleidoscope: L’Anse are Master Dan’s Martial Arts classes! Here’s your chance to get to know him outside of class. Do you know any of these fun facts about Master Dan? Dan, where do […]
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It’s January in the Keweenaw, and that means SNOW!

Our new theme of the month is SNOW. Let’s make snow our friend, not our enemy! This week, our activities focus on the SNOWFLAKE. Coffee Filter Snowflakes This sweet and simple craft is a winner for the whole family–easy enough […]
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LEGO Art Inspiration

Unleash your creative side with these unconventional but fun ways to create art with LEGO! LEGO Pictures in Playdough Try this printmaking activity using LEGOs as stamps! You can create anything from patterns to abstract designs to pictures. Which LEGO […]
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LEGO Building Challenge Week

Can you build a rainbow, boats, and famous landmarks using LEGO? Challenge Accepted! LEGO Rainbow Challenge All you need is a set of basic LEGO blocks in as many bright colors as you can find and a base plate! Try […]
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