Let it snow, let it snow…and snow and snow!!

This winter has certainly been one of the snowiest in recent memory and with more storms approaching and more possible snow days on the way, I wanted to share some of my favorite snowy day activities with all of you!

Snowflake Art: Get out the paper or coffee filters and don’t forget the glitter or glitter glue and make snowflakes of your own. Make a circle and then fold it into fourths. Cut small shapes from the folds and then reveal what has been created. Hang them in the windows and from the ceiling.

Freeze Dance: Put on some music and let the kids get some energy out by dancing. You take turns playing DJ on the iPod or radio. When the music stops, they have to freeze in place. Anyone who moves while frozen is out. The winner is the last person dancing.

Snow Painting: Science is all around us! You can fill spray bottles with a few drops of food coloring and water. Bundle up the kids and let them experiment on the fresh canvas of snow. Talk about how the colors blend to make new colors and what happens when the colored mixture hits the snow. This activity is a fun art and science project rolled into one.

Group Read: Have a couple of books stashed away, so you can take some quiet time to remember a favorite snowy day classic. Everyone can take turns reading to each other or even creating your own snowy day stories together. Check out our “Resources” page for lots of great suggestions.

Indoor Scavenger Hunt: This requires very little preparation, but it can provide tons of entertainment. First, you’ll need to make a list of common household items. Then, give each child a list. Set a timer, and then send the kids on their hunt. The first one to complete their list in the allotted time wins a small prize. While the kids are on their hunt, you can take that opportunity to create the next scavenger hunt list for them.

Blanket Fort: Use the chairs, table, blankets and pillows to make a hideaway. Kids can let their imagination run wild, read, or play in there all day. Stocked with snacks, crayons, books and toys from around the house, the adventures to come are limitless.

Snow days can sometimes be stressful and difficult to plan  – its messy and they usually sneak up on you, but a little imagination can end up going a long way. Before you know it,  the snow days are a great learning opportunity filled with all kinds of fun, new activities!