We live in Boston. It’s cold and the winters are sometimes brutal. While we believe in the idea that there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes… there are simply days no one wants to go outside because it’s so cold.
So to prevent cabin fever, we have compiled a whole lot of winter activities for kids to get them moving and keep them playing!
Contents
- 1 Surviving winter with kids
- 1.1 Head outside with your kids in the winter, but learn to keep them safe and warm
- 1.2 Let kids get active inside with these Indoor Winter boredom busters
- 1.3 Winter crafts and activities for kids
- 1.4 Stay healthy during the winter months and sick season!
- 1.5 Are you the PARENT that needs out?!
- 1.6 Get my free parenting and family mini-series!
Surviving winter with kids
This guide is specifically for kids from toddler to second grade because activities are suitable for most kids ages 2-8. In some cases younger but also in some cases older.
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Head outside with your kids in the winter, but learn to keep them safe and warm
If Just heading out to play in the snow or take a walk, to get them bundled up and go have fun! In fact, we have gone through the basics on how to layer clothes for warmth in the cold, winter months. Again, we live in Boston and New England weather can be killer. But we have found a way to stay cozy and warm for hours with this method!
My colleague and friend, Linda wrote a book called There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather and is all about raising kids to be resilient!
Remember that when we take our children in the car, we need to strap them in where the seatbelt would not be in a different position if a coat wasn’t on. Read more about staying safe in the car and in car seats during the winter here.
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We also take the time to talk about our blessings and that there are many people without a warm home. The last few winters we have put together “warm packs” and winter homeless care packages to help serve the less fortunate in our city.
Let kids get active inside with these Indoor Winter boredom busters
Our young kids need to get their bodies moving. It’s imperative for both their physical and mental development. Improving their gross motor skills with simple play activities
Everything from building tents and forts as well as constructing obstacle courses through the house and around the living room are great ways to engage the body.
Of course, the classic “floor is lava” game is a great way to do this as well.
Winter crafts and activities for kids
The super cold, can’t-feel-your-face kinds of days are the perfect time to snuggle up under a blanket and watch a movie, talk, or read books. But all day every day, and you’ll need a few more ideas to keep everyone sane.
First, grab our snowy day book list and continue with our fun craft ideas below!
- Marshmallow Snowman Art
- Examine snowflake shapes
- Winter Craft Idea List
- Snowman craft ideas
- Make a South Pole story scene
Stay healthy during the winter months and sick season!
Especially this year it feels like everyone has been dreadfully miserable. We typically make our own elderberry syrup to take daily to ward of the nasties at this time of year.
Everyone touts the benefits of Spring Cleaning, but I personally believe in winter cleaning. I take winter break to cleaning and organize my kids’ things. We also use a variety of essential oils to clean and stay healthy during the stuffy indoor winter months.
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Are you the PARENT that needs out?!
I get it, we get stuffy and stir crazy too. Winter is the perfect time to plan date nights in or even look for a great babysitter that you trust and your kids love.
I have found that most moms feel the intensity and overwhelm most during the holidays and the cold months of the year as family squeezes in an almost suffocates every waking moment of their time. Remember it’s important for your mental health to set aside time both for yourself and for your spouse.
Your kids aren’t the only ones who need to get active indoors.
Check out the “Be Healthy Mama” Fitness & Mental Health log.
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