Winter can be a magical time for families, filled with opportunities to create lasting memories. Whether you have snow blanketing your garden or just chilly days ahead, there are plenty of fun activities to enjoy with your children.
30 Memorable Winter Activities To Do With Your Kids
Here’s a list of 30 memorable winter activities that will keep everyone entertained and engaged
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1. Snowman Craft Fun
Create an adorable snowman craft using cotton balls and a few craft items! This is a delightful way to bring the joy of winter indoors. Your child can design their own snowmen, complete with unique faces and accessories. This craft fosters creativity and serves as a lovely decoration for your home.
Materials Required
- Cotton balls
- Construction paper
- Glue
- Markers or scrap materials (for decorations)
Steps
- Take a piece of construction paper and decide where to place your snowman.
- Glue cotton balls onto the paper to form the body and head of the snowman.
- Use markers or scrap materials to add eyes, a nose, and a scarf.
2. Nature Walk Adventure
Bundle up for a winter nature walk and explore your surroundings with your little ones. This is a fantastic way to explore the outdoors with your children. As you stroll through parks or your neighbourhood, encourage them to observe changes in nature during winter. Help them collect leaves, twigs, or flowers along the way to make it an engaging activity that teaches kids about the environment.
3. Hot Chocolate Delight
Warm up on a chilly day by making hot chocolate together. This activity is perfect for bonding over a delicious treat. Get your child to help measure ingredients, stir, and choose toppings like marshmallows or whipped cream; it’s about sharing warmth as much as it is about enjoying the drink. Change into fun pajamas and snuggle while you enjoy your warm treat!
4. Storytime Snow Day
Cosy up together and read your child “The Snowy Day” by Ezra Jack Keats. It is a heartwarming way to celebrate winter through literature. This classic story captures the magic of snow from a child’s perspective, making it relatable for young readers and sparking conversations about snowy adventures.
5. Paper Snowflake Extravaganza
Make paper snowflakes for an easy yet enchanting way to decorate your home for winter! Help your child create unique designs by cutting patterns into folded paper, encouraging fine motor skills and creativity. They can choose to hang these snowflakes up in their room, stick them on a card, prop them up on the Christmas tree or adorn their windows with them.
Materials Required
- White/Blue paper
- Scissors
- Tape (for hanging)
Steps
- Fold a piece of white paper into quarters.
- Cut out shapes along the edges to create unique designs.
- Unfold the paper carefully and tape your snowflakes to the window.
6. Winter Memory Scrapbook
Start a scrapbook filled with winter memories to document all the fun family adventures you have had throughout the season. Children can add photos, drawings, and notes about each experience, creating a keepsake they can cherish for years.
7. Cosy Blanket Forts
Build blanket and pillow forts that can rival any medieval castle! Use cushions and blankets, warm lighting and winter music to create an inviting hideaway where kids can play games or read stories together, fostering imaginative play in a cosy space.
8. Winter Wonderland Photoshoot
A winter-themed photoshoot is a fun way to capture the Christmas cheer! Set up props like scarves, Santa hats, snowflakes, tinsel, and more for your children to wear as they pose in front of snowy backdrops or festive decorations at home.
9. Winter Dance Party Bash
Turn up the music for a lively dance party at home! Create a playlist filled with festive tunes that everyone can enjoy while dancing around the living room—this activity brings laughter and joy into your home during cold winter days.
10. Animal Mask-Making Madness
Make masks of winter animals like penguins, polar bears, foxes, or wolves! This craft encourages creativity while allowing kids to engage in imaginative play afterwards. They can wear their creations during games or storytelling sessions.
Materials Required
- Paper plates or cardstock
- Coloured paper
- Markers, paint, or crayons
- String or elastic bands
Steps
- Use paper plates to create masks by cutting out eye holes.
- Cut out ears, noses, whiskers and other parts of the animal’s face with coloured paper.
- Decorate with markers, paint, or crayons to complete the animal’s face.
- Punch holes on either end and attach a string or elastic bands so they can wear their masks!
11. Winter Scene Drawing Party
Create an art station where your children have all the art supplies to draw winter scenery! It is an excellent way for kids to express themselves artistically. Encourage them to create their interpretations of snowy landscapes, complete with trees, snowmen, and even themselves!
12. Puzzles Galore!
Work on solving puzzles together that feature lovely winter scenes together. It promotes teamwork and problem-solving skills while providing hours of entertainment! Choose puzzles that suit your children’s ages so everyone can join in on the fun.
13. Sparkly Winter Art Creation
Create winter-themed artwork together using crayons, cotton balls, and sparkles. They can make beautiful pieces reflecting their interpretation of winter wonderlands—perfect for display around the house.
Materials Required
- Construction paper
- Crayons
- Cotton balls
- Glitter or sparkles
- Glue
Steps
- Start with construction paper as your base.
- Draw winter scenes using crayons.
- Glue cotton balls for snow effects and sprinkle glitter on top!
14. Teacup Bird Feeders Fun
Repurpose old teacups into charming bird feeders! It is creative and helps local wildlife during winter! Kids will love watching birds visit their handmade feeders while learning about nature’s cycles.
Materials Required
- Teacups
- Saucer (optional)
- Strings
- Bird seed
Steps
- Fill each teacup with bird seed. Use super glue to stick on a saucer if you choose to use one.
- Tie string around the handle of each cup securely.
- Hang your bird feeder outside on tree branches or your window grill for birds to enjoy!
15. Winter Collage Creations
Gather old magazines and create vibrant collages filled with images that are both wintery and merry! It encourages recycling while fostering creativity! Children will enjoy cutting out pictures that inspire them and arranging them into unique designs.
Materials Required
- Old magazines
- Scissors
- Glue
- Large piece of paper
Steps
- Flip through magazines and cut out images related to winter.
- Arrange them on a large piece of paper in any design you like.
- Glue down all the cut-outs to create your collage masterpiece!
16. Treasure Box Collecting Adventure
After your nature walk, making a treasure box filled with collected items is an exciting way for kids to remember their outdoor adventures! They can decorate the box however they like while discussing what they found along the way.
17. Pyjama Dance Party Extravaganza
You can never have too many dance parties! Here’s another fun dance activity, but this time in cosy pyjamas for a touch of comfort! It’s all about enjoying music together while staying snug indoors—perfect for those cold winter nights!
18. Baking Christmas Cookies Delight
Bake delicious Christmas cookies together for a yummy treat to share with family and friends. It is about creating tasty treats and sharing quality time in the kitchen! Kids will love measuring ingredients, rolling dough, and decorating cookies with icing—it’s sure to become one of their favourite holiday traditions!
Materials Required
- Cookie dough ingredients (flour, sugar, butter)
- Cookie cutters
- Icing and sprinkles for decorating
Steps
- Prepare cookie dough using your favourite recipe or pre-made mix.
- Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to shape cookies.
- Bake according to recipe instructions; decorate with icing and sprinkles once cool!
19. Indoor Picnic Adventure
Set up an indoor picnic filled with everyone’s favourite foods to add an exciting twist on mealtime! Lay a blanket in your living room and enjoy sandwiches or snacks together—it’s all about having fun while enjoying good food!
20. Nature Art Creations
Help your kids turn the dried leaves and twigs that they collected during their nature walk into beautiful art pieces afterwards! By combining natural materials with creativity, they’ll learn more about their environment while having fun crafting.
21. Frozen Flower Ornaments Fun
Make beautiful melting ornaments by freezing flowers in ice cube trays to add an artistic touch to your winter decor! These lovely creations will brighten up any space as they melt away slowly—an enchanting sight for everyone!
Materials Required
- Ice cube trays
- Flowers
- Water
Steps
- Place small flowers into each compartment of an ice cube tray.
- Fill with water until the flowers are submerged.
- Freeze overnight; pop them out when ready for display!
22. Winter Scavenger Hunt Excitement
Create an exciting scavenger hunt at home, searching for hidden winter items that keep kids active indoors while having fun! You could even offer small prizes for those who find everything on their list – it is a great motivator!
23. Snowy Scene Jars Craft
Create enchanting snowy scenes in jars using glitter and small toys or ornaments. This will help kids capture the beauty of winter in miniature form! Kids will love shaking these jars after they’re made—watching as “snow” swirls around inside!
Materials Required
- Jars with lids
- Glitter
- Small toys (e.g., mini snowmen, trees, reindeer, etc.)
- Water
Steps
- Fill each jar partially with water.
- Add glitter and small toys inside.
- Seal tightly; shake gently for snowy effects when displayed!
24. Animal Yoga Fun
Introducing simple yoga poses inspired by animals encourages physical activity while promoting relaxation! It’s also an excellent opportunity for kids to learn more about different creatures in nature making it both educational and enjoyable!
25. Festive Card Making Joy
Help your kids make homemade cards filled with love for family and friends! It allows children to express themselves creatively while spreading holiday cheer! Thoughtful gestures like these make this season special and help develop fine motor skills!
Materials Required
- Construction paper
- Markers, stickers, stamps
Steps
- Cut construction paper into card sizes.
- Decorate cards using markers, stickers, or stamps.
- Write heartfelt messages inside before sending them off!
26. Ice Skating Adventure
If there’s an ice skating rink nearby, bundle up warmly for some skating fun and make lasting memories filled with laughter! It’s great exercise while enjoying chilly outdoor air—perfectly capturing what makes winter special!
27. Playdough Winter Wonderland
Provide playdough and watch your children shape their own wintry creations! This sensory activity promotes fine motor skills while allowing imaginations to run wild!
Materials Required
- Playdough in colours like white, blue, green
- Child-safe shaping tools
Steps
- Set up playdough at the table where children can reach it easily.
- 2 Encourage kids to shape snowmen, trees, snowflakes and so on, using their imagination!
- Join in on creating alongside them too!
28. Painted Stone Storytelling
Collect smooth stones from the outside and paint them with winter images to create storytelling props that inspire imaginative play later on! Children will love using these painted stones during storytime sessions—bringing tales alive visually!
Materials Required
- Smooth stones
- Paints
- Brushes
Steps
- Gather smooth stones during outdoor walks.
- Paint stones using various colours depicting wintry themes.
- Once dry, use stones during storytime sessions!
29. Cuddly Movie Night Magic
Enjoy an evening filled with laughter watching “That Christmas!” Prepare snacks beforehand to add extra excitement—making it feel like a special occasion perfect for the holiday season!
30. Musical Chairs Holiday Edition
Play musical chairs, but this time using Christmas carols to guarantee laughter-filled excitement throughout game time—perfectly blending music & movement into one fun activity!
Winter is an excellent opportunity for families to bond through shared activities that spark creativity and joy! From crafting snowy scenes indoors to enjoying outdoor adventures in nature’s beauty, these activities are sure to create cherished memories that will last long after the season ends—so grab your children, embrace the chilly weather (or stay warm inside), and dive into these fun-filled winter activities together!
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