Outdoor Fun in the Snow

Because snow will likely be in the forecast for the next month or more, here are some fun things to do outside when it snows.

To get the most out of the experience, be sure to participate in the activities with your children.  Doing so, is much more fun that just watching from the sidelines. 

Snow Ice Cream - After the next big snowfall, gather some fresh snow and make ice cream.  Use food coloring to add color or sprinkles for an extra treat. 

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Target Practice - Draw a target on an outside wall, make a pile of snowballs and start tossing.  If you don't have a usable wall don't worry, just draw the target in the snow.

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Paint the Snow - Fill water guns or water bottles with water and a little food coloring and then use them to paint pictures in the snow.

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Frozen Balloons - More fun with water and food coloring.  This time, use it to fill up balloons and set the outside to freeze.

Sled Riding - Remember how fun it was to slide down the hills as a child?  Experience the fun again with your kids (or grand kids).  Bundle up, grab your sleds and go sled riding.  If you live in Northeast Ohio, find a sledding hill near you.  

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Freeze Bubbles - When the temperature dips really low, grab your bubbles and wands and head outside to watch them freeze.  Not sure how it's done?  Read some tips for how to freeze bubbles.

Build a Snowman - Use fun props like an umbrella or silly hat.  Build one that is sitting on a bench or one that is standing on it's head.  If there is a lot of snow, you may even be able to make an entire snowman family.

Find Animal Tracks - Go for a walk and look for animal tracks in the snow.  What tracks can you find?  Rabbits, Cats, Squirrels, Deer.  Can you find tracks in your backyard?

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Feed the Animals - Now that you know what kinds of animals live in your backyard, why not make them a special treat?  Consider making one of these easy to make Bird Feeders, the squirrels will love them too!

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Digital "Paper" Snowflakes - After all that playing outside, you'll likely need to come indoors to warm up.  Bring the snow inside by making Paper Snowflakes or get your computer and Make Digital “Paper” Snowflakes.

What about you?  What is your favorite winter outdoor activity?  

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