Cold winter days are no picnic for kids or their parents! Beyond sledding and building a snowman, what fun winter activities can you think of? There is actually a lot to do inside and out, whether there is snow or not.
Create an enriching environment for your kids while either entertaining them or keeping them entertained by themselves.
Outside Family Fun My favorite thing to do with my kids is to build a campfire.
We roast marshmallows and hot dogs, make smores, and have some good old fashioned conversation.
The warm fire keeps everyone close and makes everyone feel good inside and out.
If you can't build a fire in your yard, visit a scenic campground.
Witness the amazing existence of your favorite summer spots in the light of winter.
Teach your kids about nature and appreciating the beauty that lies within it.
Winter hikes are a great way to get the family outside for some exercise and good wholesome fun.
In the Kitchen If you're stuck indoors, plan some cooking lessons for your kids.
Normal day-to-day life can be too hectic to teach kids your special cooking techniques and recipes.
Take advantage of this rare moment of your children's undivided attention and teach them how to work their way around the kitchen.
Let them make their favorites.
Assemble an indoor picnic.
Think of fun things to make so that they are having fun as they learn.
Build a Fort This time honored tradition is enjoyed by kids and adults alike.
Use some strong clamps to fix blankets and sheets to the tops of chairs.
If you're stuck inside for a long time, you can build blanket fort tunnels that give kids an interesting way to get around the house.
Save cardboard boxes to build in slides down the stairs or playhouses with doors and windows for your kids.
Activities like this stimulate creativity and can keep everyone entertained for hours on end.
Inside with the Family Charades is perhaps the most fun you can have with the whole family.
Everyone gets a good laugh out of watching Mom and Dad make fools of themselves acting out funny situations on the living room floor.
Parents can marvel and laugh at the creativity and ingenuity of their child's thinking process.
Quiet Time Printable activity and coloring pages online are a great way to keep your kids occupied indoors when you need to get things done.
Look for winter-themed worksheets and printable crafts.
Another option is to get out the glitter and glue and set them free to create whatever they can think of.
Challenge them to use things from around the house in their creations.