When you peek outside and see nothing but a big blanket of white snow covering the ground, you know it's time to quickly figure out something for the kids to do. Kids get restless quickly when they're cooped up inside all day. And, what's worse is, you'll start getting frustrated with restless kids under your feet all day long and that's not good! Snow games and activities take a special effort, but you'll be glad you did it.
Playing video games and watching movies can only go so far. Eventually you'll need to get the kids outside and blow off some steam. It's time to grab the boots, mittens, and hats and brave the elements! It's time for some fun in the snow! Have you forgotten how to play in the snow or what kind of snow activities you used to do? Here's some reminders.
Snowman: You can make one gigantic snowman or a whole family of snowpeople. Your kids may like to make one each and pattern theirs after themselves using some of their own hats and scarves, or even jackets to dress their snowperson counterpart. With just three snowballs graduating in size, you can fill an afternoon with fun and creativity, and exercise! Join in with the kids and you'll get your exercise, too. Pick up pine cones, sticks, rocks, or anything that you can find to use for eyes, nose, mouth, and arms. Embellish your snowman with props like shovels, brooms, or anything appropriate for your family, perhaps a hockey stick. Set up a whole family of snowpeople playing a game of hockey wearing your favorite team jerseys. Have fun in the snow and show off your talents... and your team colors!
Snow Angels: Here's an excuse for you, Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, to get out in the snow, too. You're going to show your little angels how an angel is made in the snow. Flop down on your back, flap your arms like a big bird, and push your legs out and in, and keep doing it until you've swiped away some of the snow. Hop up and you'll have an angel in the snow. Embellish your angel with a halo of branches or tree garland. Pretty soon your backyard will look like a celestial choir!
Snow Igloo or Snow Fort: With just a few buckets or other plastic containers, you can make snow "bricks" to build a structure. Lay out your foundation by shoveling or tromping the outline of your building. Press snow into plastic buckets, then turn the bucket over and plop the snow brick out on the ground. Carefully place it on your "foundation" and repeat. Build your walls as high as you can and even build interior walls if you want. Your kids may need a little lesson in this, but they'll quickly become enthralled with building their very own house. If you'd like, get out pictures beforehand of an igloo or a fort to give your kids ideas of where to start. You may even want to offer them some food coloring and water mixture and paint brushes to "paint" the walls or to create artwork. Don't forget to bring out some hot drinks for the workers!
Snowball Fight: For the older kids, there is nothing like a good snowball fight. You'll need some snow banks or other structures to hide behind in order to ambush your opponents. Older kids, and their parents, can fill an afternoon with a lively snowball fight. Remember to pack your snowballs just enough to make them stick together, not so much that they stay solid. Half the fun is getting somebody good and solid and watching the snowball explode on contact! POOF! Beautiful! If your kids are new to this, be sure you get out there Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa, and show them how a good snowball fight is done.
Snow Surfing or Sledding: If you don't have a big hill in your backyard, that's alright. Be creative and use your imagination. Even a snowbank looks like a hill to a little one. If you don't have sleds or toboggans, grab some plastic shovels, cardboard, old wading pool, or beach boogie boards, and head up to the top of the snowbank. Be sure your landing area at the bottom of the ride is safely away from cars and other dangers.
When the weather finally clears, and leaves behind a pile of snow, take the opportunity to create some great memories joining in snow activities with your kids. Bundle up nice and tight, get your camera handy, and get ready for fun and frolicking in the fresh, snowy air. Your kids will be anxiously awaiting the next snowfall when they learn how much fun they can have playing snow games, and that hot cocoa always follows!
Playing video games and watching movies can only go so far. Eventually you'll need to get the kids outside and blow off some steam. It's time to grab the boots, mittens, and hats and brave the elements! It's time for some fun in the snow! Have you forgotten how to play in the snow or what kind of snow activities you used to do? Here's some reminders.
Snowman: You can make one gigantic snowman or a whole family of snowpeople. Your kids may like to make one each and pattern theirs after themselves using some of their own hats and scarves, or even jackets to dress their snowperson counterpart. With just three snowballs graduating in size, you can fill an afternoon with fun and creativity, and exercise! Join in with the kids and you'll get your exercise, too. Pick up pine cones, sticks, rocks, or anything that you can find to use for eyes, nose, mouth, and arms. Embellish your snowman with props like shovels, brooms, or anything appropriate for your family, perhaps a hockey stick. Set up a whole family of snowpeople playing a game of hockey wearing your favorite team jerseys. Have fun in the snow and show off your talents... and your team colors!
Snow Angels: Here's an excuse for you, Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, to get out in the snow, too. You're going to show your little angels how an angel is made in the snow. Flop down on your back, flap your arms like a big bird, and push your legs out and in, and keep doing it until you've swiped away some of the snow. Hop up and you'll have an angel in the snow. Embellish your angel with a halo of branches or tree garland. Pretty soon your backyard will look like a celestial choir!
Snow Igloo or Snow Fort: With just a few buckets or other plastic containers, you can make snow "bricks" to build a structure. Lay out your foundation by shoveling or tromping the outline of your building. Press snow into plastic buckets, then turn the bucket over and plop the snow brick out on the ground. Carefully place it on your "foundation" and repeat. Build your walls as high as you can and even build interior walls if you want. Your kids may need a little lesson in this, but they'll quickly become enthralled with building their very own house. If you'd like, get out pictures beforehand of an igloo or a fort to give your kids ideas of where to start. You may even want to offer them some food coloring and water mixture and paint brushes to "paint" the walls or to create artwork. Don't forget to bring out some hot drinks for the workers!
Snowball Fight: For the older kids, there is nothing like a good snowball fight. You'll need some snow banks or other structures to hide behind in order to ambush your opponents. Older kids, and their parents, can fill an afternoon with a lively snowball fight. Remember to pack your snowballs just enough to make them stick together, not so much that they stay solid. Half the fun is getting somebody good and solid and watching the snowball explode on contact! POOF! Beautiful! If your kids are new to this, be sure you get out there Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa, and show them how a good snowball fight is done.
Snow Surfing or Sledding: If you don't have a big hill in your backyard, that's alright. Be creative and use your imagination. Even a snowbank looks like a hill to a little one. If you don't have sleds or toboggans, grab some plastic shovels, cardboard, old wading pool, or beach boogie boards, and head up to the top of the snowbank. Be sure your landing area at the bottom of the ride is safely away from cars and other dangers.
When the weather finally clears, and leaves behind a pile of snow, take the opportunity to create some great memories joining in snow activities with your kids. Bundle up nice and tight, get your camera handy, and get ready for fun and frolicking in the fresh, snowy air. Your kids will be anxiously awaiting the next snowfall when they learn how much fun they can have playing snow games, and that hot cocoa always follows!
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