With the impending Northeast snowstorm, many schools have switched to remote learning. This means kids will stay indoors due to the chilly weather, often feeling bored and looking for new activities. While occasional screen time isn’t an issue, using a phone or tablet throughout the day isn’t the best for their growth. So, try to get involved and keep them active as much as possible. How do you keep them engaged, you ask? These fun indoor winter activities will bring you and your little ones joy.
1. Bring in the snow
If your kids love snow but can’t spend too much time outdoors due to the dropping temperature, then bring some snow inside for them to play. Use snow or shaved ice to create a fun activity for your kids. Place some of it on a tray, give them some paint, and enjoy their creativity. Your kids can try snow painting with the help of food dye or make a mini snowman army with small sticks and buttons.
2. Snowball fight
When you want to limit the time your kids spend in the snow, have a snowball fight using paper. Find some waste paper, scrunch it up into a ball, and use masking tape to seal the edges. Your snowball is ready! The best part is that it is a fun indoor winter activity for the entire family. One can come up with various ways to play with the snowball. You can divide the family into two teams, set the timer, and see which team wins. You can even color them in various colors and toss them into a basket to see who gets the maximum score.
3. Board games
Stack your cupboard with new and exciting board games for your kids. Board games are a great way to spend quality time as a family, enjoy time away from technology, and challenge your mind. So solve murder mysteries together while playing Clue or challenge your kids for a round of The Game of Life. This indoor winter activity is also a great way to introduce children to classic board games, like Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly, Chess, Scrabble, UNO!, Mastermind, etc.
4. Go camping
Winter may not be the best time to camp outside with kids, but it is great to recreate a camping site in your backyard or living room. Make an indoor campsite with sleeping bags, pillows, DIY tents, flashlights, books, movies and music. Hook the sheets on the wall or drape them over some chairs for your DIY tents, turn off the lights, put on some soothing nature sounds, make hot chocolate with marshmallows, and sing songs with your little ones. You can even play games or watch animated movies together for an extra cozy camping session.
5. Get crafty
Give your kids all the craft supplies you can think of, and let them showcase their creativity this winter vacation. Give them old T-shirts, bags, rocks, glasses, eggs, etc., and let them paint their heart out. You can teach your kids tie-dyeing, knitting, pottery, and clay shaping to make their indoor winter activity even more engaging. A bonus with pottery and clay shaping is that they can later paint their own creations, which you can proudly display in your living room or use to decorate your workspace.
6. Get baking
There is nothing better than eating a warm chocolate chip cookie or cinnamon roll on a cold winter night. So why not bake some with your kids? This indoor winter activity will strengthen your bond with your children and teach them an essential life skill. Take out those baking sheets and let your little helpers mix the batter, shape the cookies, or roll the dough for freshly baked treats for the family.
There are many fun indoor activities to keep the kids busy during the winter, like indoor slides, obstacle courses, car racing, etc. So, try new things to keep them away from the screens and keep their little brains engaged.
