So, is it just me, or does everyone love the idea of a snow day?
No work, getting cozy, relaxing, and nothing on the to-do list except curling up with a good book or watching movies all day . . . Oh, wait, that used to be what snow days looked like. Now, I’m a mom and I have tiny humans to entertain. You feeling my pain? Don’t worry, we’ve got a list of some things to keep kiddos occupied so that the snowy day inside is fun for everyone!
Snow Day Activities (to keep kids occupied and mom happy)
- Bake or make something fun for breakfast
Let those little fingers help and be part of the process. I know, they take so much longer and there’s a mess to clean up, but it’s worth it and so much fun for the kids! So, remember what this snow day game is all about – fun (and survival, but also fun)! Looking for a cozy breakfast idea? Here is a link to some of our favorites for your next snow day! - Read a book
Some winter favorites like The Mitten, The Snowy Day, or The First Day of Winter are sure to get you and your littles excited about the season! - Crafts
I always have construction paper, cotton balls, glitter glue, markers, and pipe cleaners on hand. You could also have the kiddos make cut out snowflakes for a festive snow day craft! - Screen Time
Regardless of how you feel about screen time, once a book or two has been read, and you’ve done some crafts, it’s really not going to kill anyone to watch one or two episodes of a favorite cartoon, or that Snow Day movie. Bonus points if the movie or show also includes snow!)
- Go Outside
No, I haven’t lost my mind. Regardless of how cold it is, take the insane amount of time to bundle up your little people, and send them outside. Certainly, there’s a good chance it will take longer to bundle up than the time they will spend outside. That’s ok, just do it! Make snow angels, build a snowman and if you have a sled, more bonus points. Find a little hill and give it a go a couple of times. It’s a snow day, have some fun! - Comfort Food
So, the kids are outside turning themselves into human snowpeople. Finally, the house is a little quiet, so this is probably a good time to get something like dinner prep accomplished! So, grab the slow cooker and get dinner going in time to have a warm meal ready by the end of the day!. Need a recipe idea? Check out our Favorite Fall slow cooker recipes! - Hot Drinks
Hot drinks are a MUST upon reentry from the arctic tundra known as outside. Certainly, something fantastic like tea with honey or hot chocolate with marshmallows will be perfect today! - Coffee
Yes, you’re likely to drink a LOT of coffee on a snow day. Embrace it, Mama.
- Rub-A-Dub-Dub
Sometimes little toes still need an extra special warm-up too, and this next activity is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Nothing makes me feel much better than a warm bath, and on an extra cold day, I let the kids indulge a little. Go ahead, break out those dreaded bath crayons and bubbles and let the kiddos go to town! - Homemade Snow Ice Cream
Last, but not least, one of our favorite traditions. We aren’t able to do this one often, but when we have enough accumulation . . . homemade snow ice cream is on the menu!!
