Our Favorite Wintertime Activities
6 of Our Favorite Activities for your Kiddos During Winter
Oh, what fun..!
Winter is a special time of year filled with family, laughter & fun. But with many schools being closed for winter break, filling each day with winter activities for your kids is easier said than done.
Whether you live in a winter wonderland, or may not see a single snowflake like us here in California, here are 6 of our favorite winter activities guaranteed to put everyone in the holiday spirit.
Our Favorite Winter Activities
Frozen Winter Snow Globes
Do you live somewhere where the snow doesn’t always fall? Making indoor frozen snow globes with your kids is a great way to kick off the winter season. With just some food coloring & balloons, you’ll have yourself a frozen wonderland in no time!
LEARN HOW HERE
Giant Gingerbread People
What could be sweeter than decorating some giant cookies?! With just some large paper, craft supplies, & your imagination, trace your kiddo to help them create their very own giant gingerbread boy or girl! Don’t forget the gumdrop buttons!
Animal Ice Rescue
Sensory play is great for kids of all ages, and being able to use items you already have around your house makes this activity a win-win!
Freeze some small animal toys, such as bears, in molds or a cupcake tray overnight. The next day you’ll give your kiddo some warm water and any other tools you have on hand to save their forest friends! This icy activity will keep your kids busy and asking for it over and over again.
MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS HERE
Take a Christmas Light Drive
From rainbow to white lights, reindeers to candy canes, over the Christmas holiday you’re able to spy dozens of brightly lit houses bursting with Christmas cheer. Give your kids an early gift by pushing back bedtime jusssst a little to pack everyone in the car and take a warm drive around town to see the winter lights. Want to make it extra special? Turn on some holiday music and pack the hot cocoa to-go!
Make Snow Ice Cream
Looking for another fun way to play in the snow without going outside to make a snowman? This simple ice cream uses snow as the main ingredient and comes together in a matter of minutes!
LEARN HOW TO MAKE IT HERE
The Gift of Giving
No matter what you celebrate, at the heart of winter is love and giving. Create cards together to give to your local nursing home, bake cookies for your teachers, put together goodie bags for your mail and delivery drivers, or even donate your time to help a local organization. There is no greater gift we can give our kids, and teach them to give others, then love.