How the Grinch Stole Christmas {affiliate} is one of my favorite books from when I was little. And now I’m introducing it to my daughter by celebrating Grinch Day today with a bunch of fun activities. Here are 15 Ways to Celebrate Grinch Day: some messy, some silly, some yummy and all really, really green… This post contains affiliate links.
Grinch Day Play
These are great ways to play along while reading all about how to Grinch’s heart needs to be melted… Some sensory play, some pretend play and a game, too.
Grinch Play Dough
First up is some hairy green Grinch play dough. This project is super easy with just a few unusual additions to make it more Grinchy. I pulled out our twist up garlic press and some old fake lashes that I don’t wear anymore (you know, mom life…). They made for very fun add-ons to basic play dough.
Supplies Needed:
- Green play dough (recipe below)
- Yellow play dough (recipe below)
- Garlic press
- False eyelashes
- Black buttons
- Black foam sheet or pipe cleaners
Grinch Play Dough Recipe
I made two batches, one green and one yellow for the eyes.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup salt
- 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 cups hot water
- green and yellow food coloring
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon glycerin
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In a large pot, add flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir with a whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Measure water and add approximately 10 drops green and 10 drops yellow food coloring or until a lime green color is achieved. Use 10 drops yellow for the yellow batch. Mix until color is fully dissolved.
- Add colored water, vegetable oil, and glycerin to flour mixture in pot. Mix thoroughly with a spatula.
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Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until almost playdough texture. Do not overcook as playdough continues to cook a bit and will get dry if overcooked. Remove from heat.
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Remove playdough from pot and place on a plate. Once playdough is cool enough for an adult to handle, knead well.
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Cover with a wet paper towel until cool enough to play with or store. Store in a zipper bag or other air tight container. Store in a cool, dry place.
More Grinch Day Play
- Melt the Grinch’s Heart. (123 Play and Learn)
- Dress up as characters from the Grinch with Cindy Lou Who Hair (Super Coupon Lady) or Grinch Gloves (The Crafty Scarlet Raven).
- Squish and squeeze a Grinch Goo Bag. (Growing a Jeweled Rose)
- Play Pin the Heart on Grinch. (Create My Event)
Grinch Day Crafts
Prefer your Grinch activities on the artier side? Here are a few for you!
- Make a Grinch-Inspired Ornament. (One Swell Studio for Catch My Party)
- Decorate some Whoville Trees. (Zing Zing Tree)
- Handprint a Grinch Christmas Card. (I Heart Arts & Crafts)
- This Tinfoil Collage reminded me of the Grinch’s heart. (Eighteen25)
- Make a Grinch Wreath. (Style Blueprint)
Grinch Day Snacks
I really hope that a guacamole Grinch is on your list for snacks for Grinch movie or book night :)
- Eat some Grinch Fruit Kebabs. (Nourishing Minimalism)
- Save his heart with Grinch Cupcakes (Sugar Swings) or Grinch Cookies (Katrina’s Kitchen).
- Scoop up some Grinch Guacamole along with your Grinch Quesadilla. (Clean and Scentsible)
Don’t forget to pick up a copy of How the Grinch Stole Christmas {affiliate}!
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Do you love combining books and play with your kiddos? Check out this Story Book Advent – 24 Days of Christmas Book Based Activities over on Rainy Day Mum!
Grinch Playdough
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup salt
- 4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 cups hot water
- green and yellow food coloring
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon glycerin
Instructions
- In a large pot, add flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir with a whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Measure water and add approximately 10 drops green and 10 drops yellow food coloring or until a lime green color is achieved. Use 10 drops yellow for the yellow batch. Mix until color is fully dissolved.
- Add colored water, vegetable oil, and glycerin to flour mixture in pot. Mix thoroughly with a spatula.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until almost playdough texture. Do not overcook as playdough continues to cook a bit and will get dry if overcooked. Remove from heat.
- Remove playdough from pot and place on a plate. Once playdough is cool enough for an adult to handle, knead well.
- Cover with a wet paper towel until cool enough to play with or store. Store in a zipper bag or other air tight container. Store in a cool, dry place.
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