5 Things to Do at Home on a Snow Day
Snow days are a highlight of my childhood. It is important that we make them fun and engaging for our children. Right away you picture being able to go outside and sled, make snow angels, build a snowman, and throw snowballs. Unfortunately this isn’t the case today! Most parents have to work and playing outside could be dangerous due to poor weather conditions. Here is a list of 5 screen free indoor activities that you can do when it isn’t possible to go outside.
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#1 Marshmallow Tower
This activity is fun for kids of all ages. It also heats up sibling rivalry. All you need is a bag of marshmallows and spaghetti noodles or toothpicks. They will have to get creative and figure out ways to stick the spaghetti into marshmallows to create a stable tower. Add an interesting twist and set a timer to see who can build the tallest tower within a set time limit.
#2 Make your Own Photo Booth
Time to strike a pose! Take some adorable photos in a home created booth! What a great way to take some silly pictures from the snow day to help remember the fun. Setting up is easy. All you need is your camera (iphones and ipads work great). You can build a tripod with home materials such as books/blocks to prop it up. Use dress up clothes, old Halloween costumes, silly sunglasses, boas, hats, fairy wings, silly headbands, etc. Costume jewelry can be the final touch to make it extra fancy.
#3 Snow Day Playdough
Playdough is our favorite center in the Lake Crew! White playdough is fun to make at home! The ingredients you need are 1 and ¼ cup of unscented white hand lotion or conditioner and 2 cups of corn starch. Mix them up together and voila you have snow play dough!!!! Have your kids make winter figures like snowmen. Find supplies around the house like glitter, sequins, ribbon, buttons, pipe cleaners, pom poms, etc.
#4 Make Your Own Puppet Show
Puppet shows are an all time favorite of mine. You can create your own puppets with materials from home like recyclables, socks, stuffed animals, popsicle sticks, and dolls. Have your kids think about a story to tell. This is an opportunity to add in story elements as well. A large cardboard box could be cut and used to create a theater. What a great way to let your kiddos creativity explode.
#5 Dance Party
Turn up the music and dance! If you are stuck inside on a snow day, have a dance party. It is a great way to burn off energy, have fun, and move to the groove. Have your kids pick their favorite music or create a playlist of their top songs. Make it extra fun by wearing costumes or creating instruments. Fake ones like an air guitar work as well!
Make it extra fun by adding in the freeze component. Have a sibling pause the music and everyone will need to FREEZE. When the music starts, time to dance again!
