Okay, I get it, we live in Wisconsin. It gets cold here, but the temperatures that are being called for we could get the ever elusive School is Out Cold Day. Not to be confused with the equally elusive Snow Day, which happen slightly more often than a day off of school due to the wind chill being in the -30 range. But with the exceptionally cold day there is very little that can be done with the kids that involve actually getting ‘outside’ or going somewhere.
So LakeCountryFamilyFun.com has come up with some creative ways to fill the day with fun despite the weather.
- Get in the kitchen with your kids! Yes, it is okay for your kids to messy, remember they are washable.
I love to make Pumpkin Bread with the kids, or even my Great Grandmother’s Sugar Cookies. There is something magical about teaching children the art of cooking, the create it, then they eat it.
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- Set up an obstacle course in your house. This is a family favorite, we set up different stations and have them shoot soccer balls in their goals in our basement, this is a great way to get some of their pent up energy out while stuck inside.
- Have each kid choose a book and either read it to them or have them read it to you.
- Have a Hot Cocoa party. Create a twist on the Tea Party idea and set the table and enjoy a mug of warm chocolaty goodness! It is sure to warm you up on the inside and out! I have a recipe where you can make your own Hot Cocoa, no mix here!
- Build a Pillow Fort, or even a Table Fort. Grab a blanket and drape it over your table and go under and pretend to be on an awesome imaginary adventure with your kids!
- Go on Pinterest and find some inspiration! There are tons of crafts to do with your kids, and Pinterest is the place to find it! PS- Make sure you Follow us on our boards —> Lake Country Family Fun on Pinterest.
- Pull out the coloring books and have a coloring contest between the kids, give points for coloring in the lines, creativity for each age group.
- Create a story in a round-robin fashion where each says a sentence or two and you all build on your story! If you can try to write down as much of it or video tape it so you can re-listen to the story when it is complete.
- Have a fashion show, let the kids pull out their old Halloween costumes a have a fun time playing pretend, this is a family favorite since we have a house full of superhero’s!
- Have a movie marathon with the kids, and make it a movie night! Order take out so you don’t have to worry about making a mess with dishes!
What are your suggestions on fun that you can do in your house with the kids on a ‘Cold Day’ or ‘Snow Day’
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