Top 6 Fun Things For Kids To Do In The Winter Months
Fall will soon be in the rearview mirror and
winter will hit most states full-force, meaning parents and kids will be cooped
up inside the majority of the time. While you already know that keeping a child
active and exercising during
the winter is important, it’s easier said than done when the weather is cold
outside.
It’s common for kids, teens, and their parents
to get bored and to develop cabin fever during the long winter season. Below
you will find a few fun things for kids to do, both inside and outside of the
house.
Cuddle Up And Watch A Movie Together
There are many, many websites where you can download movies for the entire family to watch. Close to the holidays you’ll, of course, be able to find quite a few family movies to watch. However, if you want winter-themed movies to curl up on the couch with the kids and watch while drinking cocoa and eating popcorn, here are a few to consider.- Snowdogs
- Frosty the Snowman
- Happy Feet
- The Mighty Ducks
- Santa Buddies
- Snowday
- Ice Age
- And many, many more
Learn To Ride A Hoverboard
The holidays are coming, and there will be some sunny days that you can use for getting out and about with the kids. How about buying a set of hoverboards as a present this Christmas, for both of you? You can get out on the driveway or go to the local park and learn to ride them together.Go With The Old-Fashioned Games
Believe it or not, there are quite a few health benefits associated with playing board games together as a family. Whether it’s chess, checkers, Settlers of Catan, or Apples to Apples, pulling out the board games is the perfect way to while away the hours and keep the kids entertained when the snow is piling up outside. Today, there are even many all-immersive games that teens will love and play for hours on end as well, such as Pandemic and Betrayal at House on the Hill, just to name a couple.Visit The Local Library
Another fun and educational activity you can do when the kids are bored is to take a trip to the local library. Check out some winter-themed books or just browse the library and read in the cozy warmth of the reading room. Once you’ve found some books to check out, go home, snuggle up in front of the fire or under a blanket and read them together.Play In The Snow Together
There are so many things you can do on a snow day together that it’s hard to list them all. From making snow angels to building a snowperson and from a snowball fight in the front yard to building a snow fort, there is plenty to do outside as well. Remember to dress warmly and take frequent breaks to go inside and warm up as well.Cook/Bake Together
Once you’ve had about all of the playing in the snow you can handle, it’s time to head inside for the day. Another fun thing to do when you’re back in the house is to cook a meal together or even bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies. Let the kids do little things to help or teach the teens to make these treats on their own. There is no better way to bring a family together in the middle of the winter than cooking a meal and then enjoying it together. These are just a few of the things you can do for the kids to relieve boredom during the winter months, and for yourself as well. Remember, winter can be fun, even if you are cooped up inside for most of it. PUBLISHED UNDER General