With snow recently in the forecast and a long February yet to go, there will be plenty of opportunities for more snow on the East Coast.
Rediscover the magic of winter by taking advantage of snow days with the kids. Here are a few classic and creative ways to enjoy the snow as a family.
Have a Snowball Fight
Not all snow is equal. Snow that is too dry won’t stick together well enough to form a snowball, and snow that is too wet or icy might hurt. Remind kids not to throw snowballs toward the face or head.
Build a Fort
Building a snow fort or snow walls, or digging snow trenches, can supplement your family’s snowball fight—but creating a wintery clubhouse is fun on its own!
Build a Snowman
With heavy, wet snow, snowmen are a breeze to make. Roll three large snowballs of different sizes, with the largest on bottom and the smallest on top. Add a blueberry smile, button eyes and a carrot for a nose, and then bring your snowman to life with a scarf, hat and sticks for arms. Remember to take a picture!
Make Snow Angels
Making a snow angel is easier than making a snowman and just as cute for the winter photo album.
Go Sledding
If you aren’t familiar with sledding spots in the area, try asking around your neighborhood and checking with parks and schools. Bring a thermos of hot chocolate along to warm up on the drive home!
Race to Shovel
Shoveling can be a chore, but when you have a couple shovels and assign prizes, kids can race to shovel the driveway. Prizes can be things like hot chocolate with marshmallows, choosing a wintery movie for the family to watch or even which game gets played next. Snow shoveled off the driveway or sidewalk can be repurposed for snow forts and other snow activities.
Snow Paint
Mix natural food coloring with warm water in a pitcher and load up miniature water pistols to turn the blank snowy canvas into a work of art.
