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Winter Solstice
Did you ever
wonder why the days are so long in the summer and so short in
the winter? The length changes throughout the year. In the
summer, around December
21 or 22, we experience the summer
solstice, which is the longest day of the year. And in the
winter, June 21 or 22 is the winter solstice, or shortest day.
But wait! If
you live in England, you experience the opposite—the longest day
is in June and the shortest is in December. Why?
Learn how the angle of the Earth's tilt and how orbiting the sun
determines when the different seasons occur around the world.
This Clever
Little Cooks Project includes recipes for 2 winter
warmers, so put on your flannelette pajamas
and snuggle up with us. We are making a variation on a
muffin and a crumble with Crumbled Pear Muffins and a
good old Cheesy Lasagne. There are 2
craft activities using wool involving weaving and
making great finger knitted bracelets.
Cooking Skills and Knowledge
Creaming butter and sugar
Mixing
Sifting
Crumbling with fingers
Filling muffin papers
Using electric beaters
Combining mixtures with hands
Rolling up parcels
Counting
Mixing
Measuring
Concept of Time

The Sun in Winter
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