Hey there! I cannot be the only one that is over this winter and all of the cold. My family and I are ready for Spring like I am sure many of you are as well. I compiled a list of 25 activities for you to do with your children when the weather is not ideal or you just want something fun to do. When I spend time with families, I always like to ask the kiddos what they like to do and so many of these activities are on here.

CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

• Finger Painting- Let your kiddos explore all of the colors and textures.
• DIY Playdough- Make homemade playdough and then see what you can create.
• Build A Fort- Gather up all of those blankets and pillows in the house to make one giant fort.
• Cardboard Creations- See what you can make out of those empty Amazon boxes.
• Puppet Show- Socks and mittens work wonders for creative imaginations.

LEARNING ACTIVITES

• Alphabet Scavenger Hunt- Find objects throughout your house and yard that start with each letter.
• Cooking Together- Make meals, homemade bread or cookies from scratch.
• Science Experiments- Dare to make a volcano?
• Counting and Sorting- Use toys and household items to practice counting. My kids love to help match socks and we see who can get the most matches first.
• Storytelling- Read a book or make up a story to tell each other.

OUTDOOR FUN

Backyard Obstacle Course- Use cones, chairs, and ropes to create fun challenges.

Sidewalk Chalk Art- Draw pictures, write names or play hopscotch.

Bubble Blowing- Make giant bubbles with homemade bubble mix.

Gardening- Let kids plant veggies and flowers, then take care of their plants.

Water Play- Fill a tub with water and let them play with different cups and toys.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

Dance Party- Play music and dance together.

Indoor Bowling- Use plastic bottles and a soft ball.

Yoga For Kids- Teach simple yoga poses to stretch and relax.

Simon Says- A classic game that keeps kids active.

Pillow Jumping Path- Line up pillows for a fun jumping challenge.

QUIET AND SENSORY ACTIVITIES-

Sensory Bins- Fill a container with rice, pasta or beans and add small toys and objects.

Sticker Art- Provide stickers and paper for creative fun.

Sorting Colors- Use colored objects for sorting and matching.

Audiobook Time- Listen to a kid’s book together.

Mindfulness Breathing- Teach deep breathing with fun exercises like pretending to blow up a ballon.

These activities help keep kids entertained, active, learning and having fun while bonding.

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