Indoor Winter Activities

If the weather is too frightful to play outside, or if your kids are longing for snow, try one of these indoor winter activities to liven up a dreary winter afternoon.

by Tiffany Doerr Guerzon

Pretend Snow

Pour 1 cup baking soda into a large bowl. Add shaving cream, a squirt at a time, mixing after each addition with a spoon. When the “snow” starts to form a ball, continue mixing and kneading the mixture with your hands. Kids love this part! Once the “snow” is the consistency you like, stop adding shaving cream. If it gets too wet, simply add more baking soda. This pretend snow molds well and is lots of fun for kids to dig into and create their own snowballs, snow people or mountains. Refrigerate the snow before play for a “cool” sensory experience.      

 
Coffee Filter Snowflakes

Flatten a white coffee filter into a circle. Fold the filter in half, then into quarters, then eighths. It should look like a pie slice. Cut shapes along the edges of the wedge, then open and smooth out for the perfect snowflake! The great thing about this project is that kids can cut the folded coffee filter on any side it will still open into a single, beautiful snowflake.