The Winter break is finally here! For the occasion, here are drawings to print and draw at home.

 

They are perfect if you are hosting all the family or for more cozy days inside. Grab your pencils and go! 

 

  Drawing animals in the winter

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 Dessins enfants dehors dans la forêt

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Dessin bataille de boule de neige

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Children's Activity - I Spy Winter Edition

 

1, 2, 3… how many reindeers, mittens or snowflakes are in this picture?  

 

Let your children find out! 

I Spy - Winter edition

 

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We are pleased to offer you this winter-themed maze, perfect to print and play at home. Will your children be up to the challenge? 

 

Help Sarah and Arthur to find their friends! 

Labyrithne hivernale

 

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Feu de bangale

Celebrating the Winter Holidays 

Winter is a magical season filled with joy and warmth. It is a time when we come together with our friends and families to celebrate various winter customs and traditions, and a big part of this involves food. Read on to find out more and get some mouthwatering recipes you can try out in your breakfast program or at home. 

 

Christmas: A Season of Giving and Treats

Christmas is one of the most widely celebrated winter holidays across the world. It’s a time for giving and receiving — and for enjoying delicious food. Here is a classic breakfast recipe with a Christmasy twist for you to try.  

Gingerbread Pancakes: The ultimate Christmas-inspired breakfast treat, these festive pancakes are lightly spiced with ginger and cinnamon, and topped with Greek yogurt and dates. 

 

Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights and Delights

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated in many ways, including the lighting of the menorah and a bounty of traditional foods. Here is a Hanukkah-inspired recipe to savour. 

Latkes: These crispy potato pancakes are a Hanukkah staple. Top them with applesauce or sour cream for a savory and satisfying treat. 

 

Kwanzaa: Honouring African Heritage and Culinary Traditions

Kwanzaa is a celebration of African heritage focusing on unity, self-determination and creativity. It’s also a time to enjoy the rich flavours of African, African-American and African-Canadian cuisine.  

Crustless Sweet Potato Pie: A Southern classic with African roots, sweet potato pie is a scrumptious dessert that combines the rich flavours of sweet potatoes with the warmth of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.  

 

Winter Solstice: The Longest Night of the Year

This astronomical event has been celebrated for millennia. Solstice customs mark the shortest day of the year and the gradual return of the sun.  

Creamy Oatmeal with Spiced Apple and Cranberry: Spiced compote sauce makes a great topping for a warm bowl of pot oats on a chilly solstice morning. 

 

By embracing the various winter holidays and exploring their unique traditions and recipes, we can learn more about our friends, classmates and the world around us. This season, let’s come together, share some delicious food and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that make our world so beautifully diverse. Happy holidays!  

Oatmeal spiced apple and cranberry

Photo credit: One Hot Oven

 

Spiced compote sauce makes a great topping for a warm bowl of pot oats on a chilly solstice morning.

 

Yield: 12

 

Ingredients 

  • 6 medium apples, peeled, quartered, cored and diced 
  • ½ c. (125 ml) water 
  • 2 c. (500 ml) cranberries (fresh or frozen) 
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) ground ginger 
  • ½ tsp. (2.5 ml) ground cloves 
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) cinnamon  
  • ½ tsp. (2.5 ml) ground nutmeg 
  • 2 tbsp. (30 ml) granulated sugar, divided 
  • 2 c. (500 ml) oats 
  • 8 c. (2 L) milk or non-dairy alternative 
  • 1 tsp. (5 ml) vanilla extract

 

Instructions 

  1. Put the apples and water in a pan and cook gently until almost softened. Turn up the heat. Add the cranberries, spices and 1 tbsp. of the granulated sugar, and bubble until saucy. You can make this a day before serving. 
  2. Place the oats, milk, vanilla and the remaining 1 tbsp. sugar in a big saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until creamy.  
  3. Divide between 12 bowls and top with the fruit mixture.
Crêpes au pain d'épice

Photo credit: Get Cracking

 

The ultimate Christmasinspired breakfast treat, these festive pancakes are lightly spiced with ginger and cinnamon, and topped with Greek yogurt and dates.

 

Yield: 20 pancakes 

 

Ingredients

  • 2 c. (500 ml) whole wheat flour 
  • 2 tsp. (10 ml) baking powder 
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) ground ginger 
  • 2 tsp. (10 ml) cinnamon 
  • Pinch of salt 
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) brown sugar 
  • 3 eggs, beaten 
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) applesauce  
  • 2 c. (500 ml) milk 
  • Vegetable oil or spray, to fry 
  • 1 c. (250 ml) Greek yogurt, to serve 
  • ½ c. (125 ml) chopped pitted dates, to serve

Instructions 

  1. Put the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, salt and brown sugar in a large bowl. Combine the eggs, applesauce and milk in a separate cup or jug. Gradually pour into the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth, silky batter forms. 
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat and ladle 2 to 3 small rounds into the pan. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until bubbles start to appear on the surface, then flip over and cook for a further minute until fluffy. Do this in batches until you have approximately 20 pancakes. 
  3. Top with Greek yogurt and chopped dates.