Kids wait year round for buckets of snowfall to determine their fate and become their most anticipated day of the winter season - the Snow Day! A day off of school is a child’s greatest dream, but for parents, it’s a day to break out fun snow day activities.
Make use of the snow.
Put the little ones to work with a shovel and have them clear off your sidewalks and driveways. Spread your holiday spirit by helping shovel off your neighbors driveways as well. They’ll be especially grateful and you’ll teach your children about the season of giving.
Make a snowman.
It isn’t a snow day without a snowman. Grab your favorite hat, mittens, scarf, and don’t forget the carrot to create a snowman with your kiddos!
Spread your wings and fly.
Have some fun in the snow by making snow angels and snow forts. They are a great way to spend some family time in the snow.
Make your favorite holiday cookies.
Once your toes are too chilly for the great outdoors, cozy up inside by making some of your favorite cookies.
Make your own snowflakes.
Cozy up by the fire with some hot cocoa and marshmallows while making paper snowflakes. Click here for some fun, unique snowflake templates to give your children a challenge!
Have an indoor picnic.
Throw together an indoor picnic with your kids. Spend lunch with good food and good company snuggled up together. Make finger foods and have your children help with the preparation.
Play your favorite board games.
Break out Life, Monopoly, and other fan favorites! With homework out of the question, spend some time playing your favorite board games.
Paint the snow.
Now that you and your children are all nice and toasty, send them back outside with a squirt bottle full of water and food coloring to paint a masterpiece in the snow. You can make this fun by creating a big canvas for each kid to design. This is a fun way to put their creativity to the test.
Snow days don’t have to be spent cooped up inside watching a movie. Spend the day inside and out with these crazy fun snow day activities.
