{"id":277,"date":"2016-01-04T15:57:57","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T15:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/?p=277"},"modified":"2016-01-04T15:57:57","modified_gmt":"2016-01-04T15:57:57","slug":"36-snow-day-activities-and-ideas-for-your-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarksvilletnrealestateforsale.com\/?p=277","title":{"rendered":"36 Snow Day Activities and Ideas for Your Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\"><span class=\"meta-category\"><a class=\"category-5629\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/category\/kids\/\">Kids<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">36 Snow Day Activities and Ideas for Your Kids<\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n<div class=\"meta-item date\"><span class=\"updated\">3 years ago<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-item author\"><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\">by <a href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/author\/heather\/\">Heather Riggleman<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-item comments\"><a href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/36-snow-day-activities-and-ideas-for-your-kids\/#disqus_thread\" data-disqus-identifier=\"28094 http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/?p=28094\">0 Comments<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"meta-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-vce-lay-a wp-post-image\" src=\"http:\/\/4euw4i17vsw42om1eh2xergdk4q.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/PicMonkey-Collage31-810x810.jpg\" alt=\"PicMonkey-Collage3\" width=\"810\" height=\"810\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"meta-author\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"avatar avatar-100 photo\" src=\"http:\/\/2.gravatar.com\/avatar\/201df0058a1aa4d756a4c1cfc6a61e81?s=100&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"http:\/\/2.gravatar.com\/avatar\/201df0058a1aa4d756a4c1cfc6a61e81?s=200&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"meta-author-wrapped\">Written by <span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/author\/heather\/\">Heather Riggleman<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>If you\u2019re kids are getting stir crazy, here\u2019s a few boredom busters and sanity savers for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Make Use of the Snow<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Might as well embrace the snow. Toss your kiddos outside with a shovel and have them shovel the driveway and sidewalks. If they have extra energy and can stand the cold, suggest they shovel the neighbor\u2019s drive way too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Hot Coco Magic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provide your kids with bowls, scoop up the snow and add it to your sauce pan. They will love watching it melt into\u00a0chocolately\u00a0goodness on the stove top with you.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Recipe\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/her-favorite-hot-chocolate-moms-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Here\u2019s a great recipe.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Maple Syrup Goodness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This makes another sweet snack for your kids. Boil real maple syrup for 10 minutes, stirring often. Then carefully take the syrup outside. Have your kids find a smooth, clean area and pour the syrup into the snow. Have fun and draw your kids names in the snow with it. Just be sure the syrup has cooled before picking it up and nibbling on it. You can find another recipe at <a href=\"http:\/\/family.go.com\/food\/recipe-780690-maple-snow-taffy-t\/\">Family Go.Com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Snowman\u00a0Marshmallows<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marshmallow snowmen: put three jumbo marshmallows on a plate to create the snowman\u2019s body. Add chocolate chips for eyes and buttons and a butterscotch chip for the nose. Then, stick the whole thing in the microwave for about 7 seconds. Take out and attach thin pretzel sticks for arms. Then, enjoy this gooey treat!<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Polar Express<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Create a\u00a0train like\u00a0atmosphere with your furniture. Have your kids make train tickets. Then read the story and let\u00a0their\u00a0imagination take off. My kids love playing \u201ctrain\u201d or \u201cPolar Train\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Spa Day<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have two girls, we round up our mani &amp; pedi supplies and stake out a place near the fireplace. You can do this with your girls, paint toes and giving facials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Game On<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mostly boys? They love competition, consider a Wii tournament\u00a0or Uno.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Make Snow Ice Cream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Scoop up snow in waffle cones or cups.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cups half &amp; half or whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp. vanilla<\/li>\n<li>4 cups of clean snow or shaved ice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Blend the milk, sugar and vanilla together until the sugar dissolves.\u00a0 Mix 4 cups of snow &amp; stir until you get the same consistency of ice cream.\u00a0 Add toppings or chocolate syrup to make a Snowy Sundae!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"ice cream\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/pinspiration-snow-ice-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\">Here\u2019s more about homemade ice cream.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Have an indoor picnic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Who needs a table and nice cooked meals? Make cookies and other finger foods ahead of time and let your kids decide where (within reason) to picnic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Make homemade play dough<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 cup flour 1\/2 cup salt 2 tbsp. cream of tartar 2 tbsp. oil 1 cup water food coloring (optional) Scent (cinnamon, vanilla, mint, etc. \u2013 also optional)<\/p>\n<p>In a saucepan, mix flour, salt, cream of tartar, scent ingredient, and oil. Slowly mix in water until it\u2019s all smooth. Then turn the heat on medium and stir until it forms a ball of dough. I used a heat-resistant rubber spatula so I could scrape the bottom of the pan easily. Once it\u2019s a ball, plop it onto some wax paper until it\u2019s cool enough for you to touch.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"play dough\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/her-pinspiration-playdough\/\" target=\"_blank\">Here are six other recipes for play dough<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Make homemade finger paints ( I found this one at\u00a0Thrifty\u00a0Fun)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup of cornstarch<\/li>\n<li>2 cups water<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup dishwashing soap<\/li>\n<li>food coloring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Put the sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan and then slowly mix in cold water. Then cook the mixture over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until you have a smooth gel. Let cool and then add dishwashing soap. Divide into as many containers as you would like colors and then mix in food coloring drops until you have you desired color. If you have colored dishwashing soap that can influence all the colors you try to create, which isn\u2019t always a bad thing. <a title=\"Pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/her-pinspiration-finger-paint\/\" target=\"_blank\">Here\u2019s another recipe for finger paint.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If homemade paints is for the birds, simply break out your\u00a0store bought\u00a0paints and let them go to town on creating. If you\u2019re really brave, let them add glitter to their masterpieces.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>12. Make\u00a0Balloon\u00a0Marbles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jen and I both have made these. Here is her article, she tweaked the idea and made it more efficient and fun. <a title=\"link\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/her-pinspiration-ice-balloons-her-big-flop-and-a-slight-change\/\" target=\"_blank\">Her <\/a><a title=\"link\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/her-pinspiration-ice-balloons-her-big-flop-and-a-slight-change\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pinspiration: Ice\u00a0Balloons.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Taffy Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a Taffy Pull in your kitchen with your kids. I remember doing this every Christmas with my grandma. I may have to purchase some supplies and do it. You can find the directions <a title=\"link\" href=\"http:\/\/berkshirecottage.blogspot.com\/2009\/01\/old-fashioned-taffy-pull-tutorial.html\" target=\"_blank\">here: Berkshire Cottage.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>14. Indoor Snow Castles<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My kids love this but be prepared for a little bit of mess. Bring in your kiddie pool and add buckets of snow. Provide your kids with\u00a0their\u00a0sand making supplies. OR add the snow to your tub. I like the tub, easier and less mess.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. \u00a0Color Free Printables<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There just isn\u2019t enough time in the day to be creative. Consider finding free printable coloring pages for your kids. Most sites like Nick Jr, Disney, etc have printables.<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. Computer time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are several sites online for your child\u2019s education use and fun. We use ABC Mouse and Starfall.com, Other sites we like are Nick Jr and PBS Kids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. Snow Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is always the best traditions of snow angels and snow ball fights. Take pictures and capture the moments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18. Snow Fort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Too cold to go outside? Make a fort inside, using blankets and pillows, watch a movie from the fort!<\/p>\n<p><strong>19. <a href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/14-valentine-crafts-for-you-your-kids\/\">Melted Crayon\u2019s, Funnel Hearts and more<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>V-day just passed and chances are you still have some left over supplies from making those crafts. Here is another list of 14 crafts you can do with your kids, including Tic Tac Toe with hearts. <a title=\"Ideas\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/valentine-ideas-for-the-kiddos\/\" target=\"_blank\">Valentine Ideas for your Kids<\/a>. \u00a0Or <a title=\"Wild At Heart\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/wild-at-heart\/\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Valentine Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>20. Fashion Shoot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hang up some sparkly sheets and beads, add tulle or anything fun fabric, then have your girls dress up in their favorite costumes and have a fashion shoot!<\/p>\n<p><strong>21. Sock Toss<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My kids loved the sock toss when they were toddlers. Arrange baskets, buckets, or paper bags in the middle of your living room floor, stuff socks into balls. Whoever gets the most socks in the baskets wins.\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<a title=\"Fishing Game\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/her-pinspiration-sock-fishing-game\/\" target=\"_blank\">(Or make a sock fishing game like we did here.)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>22. Borax Crystals.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one takes overnight, but hey \u2013 if it is a snow day \u2013 you have the time! \u00a0I was intimidated by it at first, but it is WAY easier than I thought. \u00a0All you need is Borox, a glass, water, pipe cleaner and a string. \u00a0So cool. <a title=\"Snowflakes\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/crystal-snowflakes-or-hearts\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0The whole recipe is right here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>23. Science Fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Satisfy your pint-sized scientist. \u00a0Volcano, rockets, super gel. \u00a0Most of the stuff is made from things already in your house. \u00a0<a title=\"Here\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/science-fun-in-your-kitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Just check it out here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>24. Make some cookies!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li id=\"liIngredient\">2 3\/4 cups\u00a0all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li id=\"liIngredient\">1 teaspoon\u00a0baking soda<\/li>\n<li id=\"liIngredient\">1\/2 teaspoon\u00a0baking powder<\/li>\n<li id=\"liIngredient\">1 cup\u00a0butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups\u00a0white sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\u00a0egg<\/li>\n<li><label><label>1 teaspoon\u00a0vanilla extract<\/label><\/label><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cream the butter &amp; sugar. \u00a0Add eggs &amp; Vanilla. \u00a0Add the rest. \u00a0Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes. \u00a0YUMMY!<\/p>\n<p><strong>25. Skype Grandma and Grandpa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a Skype account? \u00a0Facebook? \u00a0Google Plus? \u00a0All of them have video chats now. \u00a0And if you can\u2019t video chat, just call! \u00a0Grandma and grandpa would LOVE to hear from their grandkids!!<\/p>\n<p><strong>26. Bring the snow INSIDE!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grab a few buckets of snow and put it in the bathtub. \u00a0Have your kids put on gloves and go to town. \u00a0The mess is minimal and the fun is maximum! \u00a0Plus, you don\u2019t have to worry about kiddos getting too cold!<\/p>\n<p><strong>27. Feed the birds!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it is snowing the birds have a harder time finding food. \u00a0Now\u2019s your chance to help out and give the kids an educational something to do! You can roll a toilet paper or papertowel holder with peanut butter and popcorn (or bird seed if you have some) or check out these other ways to <a title=\"Feeders\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/christmas-for-the-birds\/\" target=\"_blank\">make simple feeders.<\/a>\u00a0 Or you can check out how we <a title=\"Feeder\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/her-pinspiration-hanging-bird-seed\/\" target=\"_blank\">used gelatin to make a feeder.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>28. Masking Tape City<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have kids who love cars? \u00a0Get them started on a living room city project. \u00a0The tape outlines the streets. \u00a0Then the cars can drive around and even up and over some couches, chairs and such.<\/p>\n<p><strong>29. Octopus Spaghetti<\/strong> Use hot dogs and spaghetti. \u00a0Mix with cheese. \u00a0All kinds of kid fun. \u00a0 \u00a0 **If it is cold: \u00a0<a title=\"bubbles\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/freezing-bubbles\/\" target=\"_blank\">FREEZE BUBBLES!!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>30. Moon Sand!!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Baby oil + flour. \u00a0COOL! \u00a0<a title=\"Moon Sand\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/pinspiration-moon-sand\/\" target=\"_blank\">You can see some pictures here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>31. Read a Book from your library.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No \u2013 Don\u2019t go out in the snow. \u00a0But you CAN check out books from your library on your tables or iPad!! \u00a0You may have to log on to their web site or call for directions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>32. Treasure hunt!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hide something in your house. \u00a0Then post clues for your kids to find them.<\/p>\n<p>OR \u2013 just play \u2018hot\u2019 and \u2018cold\u2019 telling your kids they\u2019re getting \u2018warmer\u2019 when they\u2019re getting closer\u2026 and \u2018colder\u2019 when they\u2019re walking away from the \u2018treasure\u2019<\/p>\n<p>OR \u2013 Have one of your older kids hide a treasure and draw a \u2018map\u2019 of how to find it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>33. Snowflakes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use coffee filters. \u00a0They\u2019re pre-cut in circles. \u00a0Just fold them in half and half again. Then cut out some circles and triangles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>34. When you\u2019re ready to go outside \u2013 Make some art!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A couple squirts of food coloring in a squirt bottle or squirt gun and then send the kids outside in the snow to \u2018paint\u2019 the snow. \u00a0This is also fun for decorating snowmen and women.<\/p>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>(inside) Put a piece of paper on a cookie sheet, pile snow on top of it, then squeeze a few drops of color on the top of the paint. \u00a0When the snow melts, you\u2019ll have a neat water color picture!<\/p>\n<p><strong>36. Frozen Paint!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have paint, set it outside (or in your freezer) overnight to freeze it! \u00a0Then kids can color with the frozen paint.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus! \u00a0(A new one):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Shaving Cream\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/shaving-cream-fun-6-ways\/\" target=\"_blank\">6 Things to do with Shaving Cream<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Seriously \u2013 I did most of these with just ONE container. \u00a0Plus, an idea to save for Easter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus #2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one\u2019s going CRAY CRAY on our site right now. \u00a0I thought I\u2019d share it here since many people seem to be finding this post: \u00a0<a title=\"Hammer Time\" href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/pinspiration-hammer-time\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hammer Time!!<\/a><br \/>\nCotton balls, hammers and fun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bonus #3:<\/strong> \u00a0There\u2019s an Ap for That!!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kids 36 Snow Day Activities and Ideas for Your Kids 3 years ago by Heather Riggleman 0 Comments Written by Heather Riggleman If you\u2019re kids are getting stir crazy, here\u2019s a few boredom busters and sanity savers for you. 1. 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