I'm dreaming of a white . . . well you know the rest. I know we don't expect snow falling from the sky into our yards anytime soon, even though some days it seem like it's cold enough - if only water happened to fall from the sky. Well that would be amazing! I'm pretty sure many of you probably have plans to visit somewhere where there is snow even if it's just for a day trip or maybe a weekend. Maybe you'll be taking a vacation or visiting family over the winter break in a town where it does snow - Fun! Well if that's the case - I've got you covered with some extra chilly snow-fun ideas you can surprise your kids with. This article was shared with us from a publisher who lives where they get plenty of the white and fluffy stuff - enjoy.
My kids love to play in the snow, both outdoors ... and in!
Here are four family-fun ideas for snow much fun, both outside and inside the house:
Turn water into jewels
These ice gems were a hit and so simple to make! All I needed were ice cube trays (you could also use a cupcake pan for bigger 'gems.'), water, and food coloring! I let our 'gems' freeze overnight and then popped them out in the snow to play with. If it's cold enough where you live, simply leave your 'gems' out overnight to freeze! These gems make excellent decorations for snow sculptures and snowpeople. It's also fun to have a treasure hunt — hide the gems around your yard and let the kids find them!
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Give that snow color
Squirt bottles are easy to find at discount stores, and completely reusable! Fill them with water, add food coloring, and they are ready! Kids can write their names in the snow, draw pictures, or decorate their snowman.
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Bring the snow inside!
Paint a meltable masterpiece
An easy (and warm!) snow activity. Food coloring and water mixed together, paint brushes, and a pan or large bowl of snow are all you need for this fun indoor snow activity. No jackets required.
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Snow play!
A great activity for the little ones! All you need is a bowl filled with snow and some toys. You can also put down a towel or a plastic tablecloth to keep mess at a minimum. I have even used my water table in the kitchen filled with snow and let them play and have fun while staying warm. Gloves are a good idea for this activity!
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Allison Tursi is the publisher of Macaroni KID Holbrook, The Ronkonkomas, Centereach, Coram, N.Y.
Edited by Brenna Gutell, publisher of Macaroni KID Conejo Valley - Malibu - Calabasas, CA
