Frozen 2019 Advent Ideas by Micole Elise
Frozen Advent Ideas Name of activity
Description of activity
Snow day Movie days
Watch your favorite holiday movies
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Build a snowman or make one with house hold items
Let it snow. Help Elsa make it snow!
Make paper snowflakes
Samantha? Help Olaf find Samantha.
Make an adventure
I’m Frozen!
Hot chocolate with marshmallow snowflakes!
UNO Frozen game
Play Frozen version of UNO
Un-Frozen toes
A pair of socks!
Snow globes
Make a snow globe
Snow play
Make fake snow (good for sensory)
Salamander Slime
Make slime
Watercolor
With frozen ice cubes or activity book
Let it blow
Straw blowing art
Reading Activity
Read your favorite holiday books together
Eat like the people of Arendelle
Make an Arendelle inspired meal
Olaf Cheese Sticks
Cute Olaf inspired cheese snacks
Snowballs
Rice crispy treats or snowball treats
Frostbites
Ores dipped in white chocolate with blue sprinkles
Kristoff ’s Ice Blocks
Blue Ice for drinks or ice cubes w/ toys in them
We finish each other’s sandwiches
Snack sandwiches
A Kiss to melt a frozen heart
Strawberries dipped in chocolate.
Frozen lips
Provide some much needed chapstick
Sven’s Reindeer games
Reindeer theme games
Sven’s snacks
Reindeer inspired snacks
Troll Treats
Fruits treats
Coronation Salad
Make your favorite family salad
Melted Snow
Drink melted snow from Arendelle
Do you wanna build an Olaf snack?
Make a sweet treat inspired by Olaf
I wanna stuff some chocolate in my face
Hershey kisses in a jar
Frozen Fractal Necklace
Make a beautiful ice inspired necklace
Frozen Karaoke
Host a night of karaoke
Materials & Supplies Snow Day (this is your choice!) -Favorite holiday movies -Popcorn or favorite treats -Lots of blankets -Hot chocolate Let it Snow -Paper of choice -Scissors -Coloring tools of choice Find Samantha Adventure -Will depend on your adventure I’m Frozen -Hot chocolate -Snowflake marshmellows Uno Frozen game -Uno game (Frozen Edition) Snow Globes -Check Activity Page for details Snow Play - 2 -16Oz. Boxes of cornstarch - 1 can f shaving cream - Silver Glitter (optional) Salamander Slime -1 cup of glitter glue 2 bottles = one cup (In blue and or purple) - 4-8 oz. Liquid Starch
Ice Color Painting -Frozen activity book or - Ice cube tray - Paints (watercolors) - Paintbrushes - Popsicle Sticks -Watercolor paper Un-frozen toes -A cute pair of socks Let it Blow -Watercolor paint -Straws -Watercolor paper Reading Activity -Some of your favorite books Eat Like the People of Arendelle -Check Activity Page for details Olaf Cheese Sticks -Cheese Sticks -Sharpie Markers Snowballs -Check Activity Page for details Frostbites -Check Activity Page for details Kristoff ’s Ice Blocks -Blue food color or -Blue juice -Ice Maker Tray -Sprite or 7Up
A Kiss to melt a frozen heart -Strawberries -White chocolate -Sprinkles Frozen Lips -Chapstick or lip gloss Sven’s Reindeer Games -Check Activity Page for details Sven’s Snacks - A variety of fruits and vegetables Troll Treats -Fruit in shades of the rainbow Coronation Salad -See activity page for recipe Melted Snow -Water-bottle -Printable labels -A clear beverage (water) Olaf Snacks -See activity page for recipe Stuffing Chocolate - Hershey Kisses - Mason Jar - Printable Anna Tags - String/twine Frozen Fractals Necklace -Check Activity Page for details Frozen Karaoke -Check Activity Page for details
Snow Day Description: On a snow day (or a declared by you snow day), line up your child’s favorite holiday movies for the day. Make snacks and hot chocolate! If there is actual snow, have a snowball fight! Materials or supplies: -Favorite Holiday Movies -Hot Cocoa -Marsh mellows - Lots of blankets for forts or pallets -Pillows for lounging For a list of holiday movies, check out the website The Inspired Holiday https://theinspiredholiday.com/the-10-best-family-movies-towatch-this-christmas/ *Check Freeform, Disney, and Netflix for more options!
Do you wanna build a snowman? Description: Send the kids out to build an Olaf inspired snowman! If no snow, Try with construction paper and coloring tools! Materials or supplies: -Lots of Snow -Objects for eyes and mouth -Carrot for nose -Sticks for arms and hair -Rocks or coal for buttons For a paper snowman, see page 19 for a printable cutout!
Let it Snow Description: Help Elsa make it snow inside by creating paper snowflakes! You can color them, add glitter, and hang them up with string or on the tree! Materials or supplies: -Paper of choice -Scissors (safe for children unless the adult is cutting) -Coloring utensils -Glitter and glue or sparkle glue -String (if you want to hang the snowflakes) *For a few templates, see pages 20-21 For cutouts visit the website Mamalikesthis.com https://mamalikesthis.com/disney-frozen-printable-snowflake-craft/ and Martha Stewart’s website https://www.marthastewart.com/266694/decorating-with-paper-snowflakes?czone=
Samantha? Olaf’s Adventure Description: Plan an adventure for finding Samantha! This is a made up adventure that you can plan for your kids around the house. Plant little clues around like maps you draw or toys with clues. (Last year we did a pirate themed adventure where the “Elf on a shelf ” was taken by pirates and we had toy eye patches and fake maps with plastic gold coins from the dollar store!) Materials or supplies: Fill in what materials you will need below!
Samantha?
I’m Frozen Description: An excuse to have hot chocolate! Materials or supplies: -Hot chocolate packs -Marsh mellows -Other hot cocoa toppings that are a favorite -Favorite mugs! For the tutorial on how to make these cute snowmen for your hot chocolate, visit the website Building Our Story https://buildingourstory.com/2017/11/hot-cocoa-snowman-marshmallows.html
UNO Frozen Edition Description: Play the card game UNO! There is a Frozen edition or you can play any edition you choose! Materials or supplies: -Any edition of the card game UNO -Snacks
Un-Frozen Toes Description: Put a pair of your child’s favorite character socks in their calendar! We are using Elsa Socks! Materials or supplies: -A pair of socks for each child *Target has a lot of kid character options in the Bullseye playground area ($5 and below section in front of store)
Snow globes! Description: Make snow globes together! Materials or supplies: * See page 22 for instructions For the full tutorial visit Family.Disney.com for another option visit https://www.123homeschool4me.com/easy-snow-globe-craft-for-kids/
Snow Play! Description: Make your own sensory inspired snow Materials or supplies: - 2 -16Oz. Boxes of cornstarch - 1 can f shaving cream - Silver Glitter (optional) *These measurements will provide you with 1 gallon size ziploc bag Directions - Pour cornstarch into a large bowl - Add shaving cream in little by little - Mix in glitter For the complete tutorial, visit the website Twosisterscrafting.com https://www.twosisterscrafting.com/disney-frozen-diy-play-snow/
Salamander Slime Description: Help your children make slime inspired by salamanders Materials or supplies: - 1 cup of glitter glue 2 bottles = one cup (In blue and or purple) - 4-8 oz. Liquid Starch Directions - Pour the glue into a large bowl -Slowly add liquid starch and start mixing. Add until desired consistency is reached. - Once formed, remove slime from bowl and knead with clean hands. - Store slime in air tight container when done playing! For more tips visit the website growing a jeweled rose.com https://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/05/frozen-slime-recipe-forkids.html?m=1
Ice Color Painting Description: Make your own sensory inspired snow Materials or supplies: - Ice cube tray - Paints (watercolors) - Paintbrushes - Popsicle Sticks -Watercolor paper Directions - Fill each slot on the ice cube tray with a little water - Add different color paint to each slot and mix with paintbrush - Put a popsicle stick in each slot and pop in freezer overnight - Gently wedge each ice cube out and begin painting! For the complete tutorial, visit the website Masandpas.com https://masandpas.com/incredible-ice-paints-toddler-craft/
Let it Blow Description: Use watercolor paint and straws to create an oral motor skill Frozen inspired picture! Materials or supplies: - Watercolors - Water -Straws -Free printable Elsa pic from Yourtherapysource.com site (see page 23) - Paintbrushes or droppers Directions: - Mix a little paint with water and use the dropper or brush to add drops to the paper. - Blow through the straw to move the drops around the paper to create designs. For the full tutorial visit the YourtherapySource website https://www.yourtherapysource.com/blog1/2014/07/29/frozen-oral-motorpainting-craft/
Reading Activity Description: Pick some of your child’s favorite holiday stories to read and talk about! Materials or supplies: - Favorite Holiday Books - Hot Cocoa - Favorite Holiday pajamas For a great reading list, check out the Proud to be Primary website! https://proudtobeprimary.com/christmas-storybook-favorites/ *The local library is always a great way to find books without spending a ton of money. Also ask other parents if they would like to do a book swap of holiday stories.
Eat like the people of Arendelle Description: Eat a meal inspired by the people of Arendelle! Make Norwegian Meatballs! I found a great recipe on KitchenDreaming.com! This recipe was inspired by a trip to the Disney Castle! Find the recipe on page 24 https://kitchendreaming.com/noregian-kjottkaker-meatballs/ *Try with roasted carrots and mash potatoes!
Olaf Cheese Sticks Description: Make Olaf cheese sticks with just a few materials! Materials or supplies: - Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks from grocery store - Black Sharpie marker - Orange Sharpie Marker - A pic of Olaf for inspiration For the tutorial, check the Mission to Save Website below https://missiontosave.com/olaf-cheese-sticks-frozen-themed-snack/
Snowballs Description: Make Olaf ’s Snowball Treats from Disney The Simple Family Cookbook by J.-F. Mallet Ingredients: -1 3/4 cups Shredded dry coconut -2/3 cup Sweetened condensed milk -20 Hazelnuts -Sticks for arms and hair -Rocks or coal for buttons Directions: -Mix 1 1/2 cups of the shredded coconut with the sweetened condensed milk. Refrigerate for 3 hours. -Form 20 balls of the mixture with one hazelnut in the center and coat with the remaining Shredded coconut.
Frost Bites Description: Oreos dipped in white chocolate treats Materials/Ingredients: - 1 pack of Oreos (flavor is your choice) - Baking sheet lined with wax paper - 1/4 lb. of White melted Chocolate (may add food coloring) - Light blue sprinkles (try glitter sprinkles for a Frozen look) Directions: - Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl (do in 30 sec. increments and stir each time) - Dip each cookie half way into the chocolate making sure it’s even on both sides - Lightly tap the cookie on the rim of the bowl to get off excess chocolate. - Place cookie on lined baking sheet and add sprinkles For the complete tutorial, visit the website SprinklesforBreakfast.com https://www.sprinklesforbreakfast.com/confetti-oreos.php
Kristoff’s Ice Blocks
Description: This can either be a tasty drink or a sensory activity! Materials or supplies for the drink: - Ice Tray - Food Coloring -Juice or a soda like Sprite
Directions - Mix water and blue food coloring and pour into the ice cube trays. - Put in freezer until frozen -Pour your choice of juice or clear soda into a cup and add the blue ice * Try making the ice out of blue Kook-Aid for extra flavor! Follow directions on packet to make.
Materials or supplies for the sensory project: - Containers safe for freezing - Small Toys to fit in containers Directions -Fill containers with water and add small toys *Please be mindful of preventing choking hazards -Freeze overnight and put onto a play-safe tray after freezing. Use warm water to get the ice blocks out of the container. - Encourage the kids to get the toys out as prizes
“We Finish each other’s sandwiches” Description: Make Anna inspired sandwiches for lunch or dinner Materials or supplies: Fill in what ingredients you will need to make sandwiches!
A Kiss to melt a frozen Heart Description: Strawberries dipped in white chocolate and sprinkles Materials or supplies: - Strawberries - Baking sheet lined with wax paper - 1/4 lb. of White melted Chocolate (may add food coloring) - Light blue sprinkles (try glitter sprinkles for a Frozen look) Directions: - Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl (do in 30 sec. increments and stir each time) - Dip each strawberry half way into the chocolate making sure it’s even on both sides - Hold strawberry up so the chocolate drizzles down on the rim of the bowl to get off excess chocolate. - Place strawberry on lined baking sheet and add sprinkles
Un-Frozen Lips Description: Give the gift of chapstick or lip gloss. Keeping lips moisturized during winter is a must! This will encourage your kids to do it! Materials or supplies: - Chapsticks for each kid. *Target sells great character inspired chapsticks and Lip Smackers are a great scented option for girls!
Sven’s Reindeer Games Description: Plan or play reindeer inspired games! I provided one but there are several on Pinterest! Materials or supplies: *See pages 25-26 - Roll a Reindeer game templates - Rolling Dice Directions: - Cut out all pieces before beginning game. - Roll a die to start building the Reindeer. - Follow the chart to know which piece to use. - The first person to complete the Reindeer wins! This game was found on 123homeschool4me.com There are a lot of great resources for kids here! https://www.123homeschool4me.com/free-printable-reindeergame_19
Sven’s Snacks Description: Eat Reindeer inspired snacks! Great way to get your kids to eat some healthier options! Ingredients: - Carrots - Celery - Apples - Grapes - Trail mix *You can add whatever your kids like! Get as creative as you want!
Troll Treats Description: Another way to inspire your kids to eat healthier snack choices! Ingredients: - A variety of fruits for your kids to try. (Try to make a rainbow of colors!) - Try adding cheese and pretzels *This is another “alter to your liking” activity. I’ve also seen troll mix with popcorn and cereal added.
Coronation Salad Description: Make your family’s favorite salad for lunch or dinner! Materials or supplies: Add in below the ingredients to your favorite salad! For the recipe to this Strawberry Spinach Salad, check out the website 365 Days of Baking and More! https://www.365daysofbakingandmore.com/strawberry-spinach-salad/
Melted Snow Description: Melted snow of course is just water but kids think it’s really cool! Materials or supplies: - Chilled water - Clear water bottles - Melted snow Label (see page 27)
Olaf’s Snacks Description: Make adorable Olaf treats for after school or snack time! Materials or supplies: - Graham crackers - Blue-tinted frosting or blue candy melts - Jumbo-size marshmallows - Medium-size marshmallows - Miniature-size marshmallows - Black candy melts - Black licorice rope - Orange candy slices - 1/2-inch candy eyes For Directions, See page 29 For the full tutorial on how to make these visit the website Sheknows.com https://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1023031/olaf-the-snowman-snacks/
“I wanna shove some chocolate in my face” Description: Sometimes we just need to be like Anna and eat some chocolate! Materials or supplies: - Hershey kisses (my family likes the cookies and cream ones which come in blue wrappers so they are perfect!) -A cute jar - Anna tag and string (see tags on page 28) Directions: - Fill up the mini jars with Hershey kisses and put on lid - Cut out the Anna tag and hole punch the top of the tag. - Add string to the tag and tie around the top of the jar!
Frozen Fractals Necklace
Description: Make beautiful crystal necklaces! Great for gifts and can be BFF friendly! Materials or supplies: - Natural crystal shard beads - 2� eye-pin - 27 inches of gold chain - Closures for the necklace or a key chain - Round nose jewelry pliers For directions, see page 30 For the full tutorial with step by step photos, visit the website DoodleCraftBlog.com https://www.doodlecraftblog.com/2016/01/natural-crystal-shard-necklaces.html
Frozen Karaoke Description: Get the family together to sing along to Disney favorites Materials or supplies: -Access to Youtube (type in Disney karaoke) https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Disney+karaoke or There are karaoke radios for kids at Target and CDs available
Disney Frozen Snow globes Time: 15 What You’ll Need Styrofoam ball — 20-30 diameter, depending on the size of your jar Box cutter Canning jar (choose based on size of your figurine; a Smucker’s® Jelly jar can be used) Hot glue gun and glue Frozen figurine Glitter Ribbon How To Make It 1. Take your Styrofoam ball and cut it in half with a box cutter. 2. Place the halved ball on the lid of your jar. Scrape some Styrofoam off the top if necessary to make a level surface for your figurine. Glue the Styrofoam down to the lid. 3. Screw the lid onto the jar and place a piece of tape on the lid in the direction that you want your figurine to face. 4. Take the lid off and glue the figurine down facing the tape mark. 5. Fill the jar almost to the top with water. 6. Screw the lid onto the jar with water to test the water level. It should cover the figurines and almost fill the jar, but with a little extra room at the top. 7. Remove the lid again, add glitter into the water, and stir. 8. Put hot glue around the inside edge of the lid, and screw it on tight! 9. Take the ribbon and glue it around the edge of the lid. *Cutting and gluing should be done by an adult. https://family.disney.com/craft/frozen-snow-globes/
Norwegian Meat Balls from KitchenDreaming.com INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 2 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs regular, whole wheat, gluten-free or Panko 1 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice (<— secret ingredient – do NOT skip!) 8 tablespoons (1 stick or 1/2 cup) butter; divided 1/2 cup flour 4 cups beef stock 1/4 cup sour cream Salt and pepper, to taste Lingonberry jam or Red Currant jelly INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large bowl, add the milk and bread crumbs. Allow the milk to be absorbed by the bread crumbs and then whisk in the eggs and spices (salt, pepper, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice). Mix until incorporated. Then add the ground meats and with your finger tips, lightly mix the milk-bread crumb mixture into the meat mixture until well combined being mindful not to compact the mixture tightly. This step makes for a light meatball rather than a dense one. 2. Form the meat into 2-oz balls (about the size of golf balls). Into a large skillet or Dutch oven (Paid Affiliate Link) over medium heat, melt half the butter (4 tbsp) and lightly fry the meatballs, turning until they are browned on all sides, but not cooked through. You may need to work in two batches. Once all the meatballs have been browned remove them from pan and set aside while you prepare the gravy. 3. Into the same skillet or Dutch oven (Paid Affiliate Link) you cooked the meatballs in, add the remaining 4 tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux and allow to cook for a minute – the roux will still be blonde in color. Then slowly whisk the broth into the roux. Once the roux is incorporated into the broth, turn the heat up to medium and add the meatballs back into the pan and cook for about 20 minutes over medium heat until the meatballs are cooked through. The gravy should come to a boil and thicken as the meatballs simmer. If the gravy is too thick, add a little more broth (or water) to thin it to your desired consistency. If the gravy is too thin you can cook a little longer allowing the sauce to reduce to your desired consistency. 4. Once your desired consistency is reached, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the sour cream (see notes). Taste the sauce and adjust your seasonings to your desired tastes. 5. Serve with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and Lingonberry jam
Melted Snow
Melted Snow
Melted Snow
Melted Snow Water Bottle Labels
I Want to Shove some chocolate in my Face! Directions: 1. Print the tags on cards on card stock and cut out each tag. 2. Hole punch the top of the tag where the circle is. 3. Thread some string or twine through the hole and tie around the top of the jar.
I want to shove some chocolate in my face!
I want to shove some chocolate in my face!
I want to shove some chocolate in my face!
Olaf’s Snack
For the full tutorial with step by step photos, visit SheKnows.com https://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1023031/olaf-the-snowman-snacks/ Ingredients: - Graham crackers - Blue-tinted frosting or blue candy melts - Jumbo-size marshmallows - Medium-size marshmallows - Miniature-size marshmallows - Black candy melts - Black licorice rope - Orange candy slices - 1/2-inch candy eyes Directions: 1. Frost graham crackers with blue-tinted frosting or melted blue candy melts. 2. Assemble snowman ingredients. Cut jumbo-size marshmallows in half for the bottom of Olaf ’s body. Cut medium-size marshmallows in half for the middle of Olaf ’s body. Cut more jumbo-size marshmallows in half, then cut the corners off to make diamond shapes for Olaf ’s head. 3. Place cut marshmallows on frosted graham crackers, adding two miniature marshmallows at the bottom for Olaf ’s feet. 4. Cut pieces of black licorice rope for Olaf ’s hair and arms. Insert hair and arms into marshmallows. 5. Melt approximately 4 ounces of black candy melts in the microwave. Heat for 30-second intervals and stir until smooth. Place into a piping bag. Using the smallest round tip available, pipe Olaf ’s mouth, eyebrows and buttons. 6. Cut orange candy slices into long skinny triangles for Olaf ’s carrot nose. 7. Using a dab of candy melt, attach the eyes and nose to Olaf ’s marshmallow face. Cut and place a tiny square of marshmallow on the mouth for Olaf ’s front tooth. 8. Enjoy your Olaf snacks!
Frozen Fractals Necklace
Materials or supplies: - Natural crystal shard beads (found at craft stores or on amazon) - 2â&#x20AC;? eye-pin - 27 inches of gold chain (found in craft stores with and without closures) - Closures for the necklace (if your chain does not come with them) - Round nose jewelry pliers Necklace Directions: 1. Grab 1 2â&#x20AC;? eye-pin and string 3 crystal beads on. *Can be the same colors, 3 different colors or for BFF necklaces, you can do alternating (clear, gold, clear) and then for the other necklace do reverse (gold, clear, gold). 2. Cut off about half of this remaining length & curl it around the jewelry pliers and place one end of the chain on it. 3. Open the other side of the eye-pin and add the other side of the chain on. Close them up! 4. At the other end of the chains, you may need to add the closures (a jump ring and a lobster claw closure) but some already come with the closures attached. 5. Add special charms anywhere on the necklace to personalize it! For the full tutorial with step by step photos, visit the website DoodleCraftBlog.com https://www.doodlecraftblog.com/2016/01/natural-crystal-shard-necklaces.html
Thank you! I just want to say thank you to all of the readers, followers, and supporters of Micole Elise. I tried to make sure that I gave credit to all the amazing sites I pulled resources from! As much as I would have loved to figure out all of my own projects and photos, I just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough time and resources to pull together right now so I found other great options for you all! I hope you are able to find some good activities for your kids and holiday fun! Happy Holidays With Love, Micole Elise