![]() Voila! You now have your own snölykta in your yard! These pretty snow lanterns are a perfect way to give your snowy yard a magical glow. It can be as big or as small as you’d like! Then, put some inexpensive outdoor lights or tea light candles inside before you close up the top. Once you have your snowballs, assemble them in a circle and build them up into a cone shape. First, ask your kid to make a bunch of snowballs. This works best when snow isn’t powdery, so make sure you have some good packing snow before your get started. You’ll have the most magical yard in the neighborhood! Not only that, they’re pretty easy to make! So give that snowpal you built with your kiddo something pretty to look at in the yard at night. They’re a blast to make, and look beautiful at night when they’re all lit up. In northern parts of Europe like Sweden, Finland, and Norway, there’s a tradition where people build lanterns out of snow. What’s better than art created by snowballs? Or, your kiddo can create some abstract art by throwing some snowballs at the wall and see what happens. Have you ever noticed how when you throw a snowball onto a fence or wall, some of the snow sticks to the surface? Why not make some art with it? Unleash your kiddo’s creativity, and encourage them to make a snow mural on your backyard fence or an exterior wall! They can “paint” some giant snowflakes, letters, or they can even create a portrait of their pet. It’s known for sticking to things and being easy to sculpt and build with. If it’s the coveted “packing snow” that’s covering your yard, you’re in luck. Or, your kiddo can make decorations with snow! ![]() Your little one can decorate your snow-covered yard with fun winter decorations and fairy lights to make it even more magical than it already is. ![]() ![]() One of the best things about snow is that it’s essentially a clean slate just waiting for a creative kiddo to work their magic. Fill a container with snow, and press it into a tray, bin, or cookie sheet for your little one to paint inside. If it’s too cold outside, you can even bring the fun inside. In addition to their snow painting, you can bring out some small toys for your kiddo to add to their masterpiece. Make sure that your kiddo is bundled up in lots of layers and winter gear because they’ll be sitting in the snow! Once you have all of your materials, it’s time for your kiddo to start painting. Fill the cups with water and food coloring to create some paints for your little one to use. ![]() Every blank canvas needs an artist.) Designate an area in your yard and outline a shape in the snow to create your own canvas for their artwork. So gear up with your kiddo, because family winter activities provide endless fun!īreathe in the crisp winter air and put on your gloves because it’s time to paint al fresco! What’s a better canvas than snow? It’s practically endless, and it’s free! For this activity, grab some food coloring, cups, and paintbrushes. These may not exactly be the coziest activities, but it’s nothing a nice mug of hot chocolate can’t fix. So grab yourself a mug of hot chocolate, settle in, and let us help you beat the wintertime grumpies with some activities that celebrate the season! Outdoor Winter Activities for Toddlersīrrr…it’s chilly out there! Bundle up and head outside for some fresh air with these outdoor winter activities for kids. We gathered a few cool (pun intended) winter and snow activities that you and your little one will love trying out during the winter months. If you ever feel stumped on winter playtime activities that go beyond the usual snow angel and tobogganing staples, this blog is just for you. There are tons of fun activities to do outside in the snow with your kiddo. What’s not to love about the magic of winter? There’s nothing quite like white snow covering everything with a blissful silence…it’s just not fair that the warmer months get all the credit! Winter can be just as much fun. ![]()
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