Winter Activities for Kids

20+ Things to Do with Kids in Winter

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After all the fun of summer and fall, winter can really get your down. This is especially true with kids when you can be stuck inside for longer periods. Particularly when the weather is super cold!

So what can you do with the kids during winter? If it’s not too cold, it’s great to get outside and get some fresh air.

But winter always presents challenges with the potential for super cold temperatures and LOTS of snow!

Snow is fun – as long as there isn’t too much! If you are having trouble coming up with ideas, try one of these amazing ones!

Indoor Crafts

Arctic Animal Popsicle Stick Craft

Polar Bear Fluffy Slime

Puffy Snow Paint

Snowglobe Craft

How to Paint with Snow

Handprint Mitten Craft

How to Make Paper Snowflakes

Frozen Sun Catcher Ice Ornaments

Things to Do as a Family

Make Snow Ice Cream!

Build a Snow Fort!

Spread Kindness with a Winter Kindness Challenge

Sledding!

Make an Ice Lantern!

Make Magic Reindeer Food

Have a Snowball Fight!

Winter Science Experiments

Snow Volcano Experiment

Fizzy Snowman Experiment

Melting Snowman Oobleck Activity

Christmas Science Experiment: Hot Chocolate

Winter Baking Soda Experiment

Indoor Activities and Games

Winter I Spy

Winter Bingo

Make a Snowstorm in a Jar

Cardboard Box Snowman Bean Bag Toss

Hot Cocoa Play Doh

Whatever your winter brings, I hope you have some fun helping your kids do activities or spending time as a family!

What is your favorite winter activity?

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