Winter break calls for fun in the snow and lots of family time. Key word, “lots.” Just like during a power outage, around half way through winter break, parents and family members might start to run out of ideas for entertainment and activities.
However, fear not, because we’ve compiled a list of fun, family-friendly activities that won’t break the bank.
Thirty family activities for winter break
- Avoid the cold and cozy up indoors with this color-by-letter activity.
- Read winter-themed children’s books together.
- Additionally, enhance reading skills by having the children participate!
- Take advantage of the snow with this DIY snow volcano experiment.
- Create a winter-themed mural as a family.
- Get science-y with this holiday ice lantern project.
- Have a family pajama party.
- Promote problem solving by doing a jigsaw puzzle together.
- Spend the afternoon making DIY snow globes.
- Get creative by building a cushion couch fort.
- Then, watch a movie inside!
- If you live somewhere warm, make some faux snow!
- Watch a documentary together and become experts on a particular topic.
- Interact with the wildlife around you by making DIY winter bird feeders.
- Make winter wonderland collages.
- Get competitive with this winter reading challenge.
- Bundle up and go work on your ice skating skills.
- Try indoor rock climbing.
- Get the creative juices flowing with this DIY snowflake project.
- Have an indoor makeshift picnic.
- Props if you make the meal yourself!
- Help children practice their writing skills by writing holiday notes for friends, family, and loved ones.
- Bake a holiday treat together.
- Navigating instructions and ingredients is a fun way for children to work on their math and science skills!
- Visit a new museum and take in the history.
- Spice up your home with these DIY winter-scented candles.
- Tap into your creativity and redecorate a room in your home.
- Volunteer as a family and reflect on your blessings.
- Put together an entire winter Legoland scene.
- A great way to promote problem solving and creativity!
- Make these fun DIY ice suncatchers.
- Get crafty with this DIY ice painting activity.
- Make homemade wreaths to decorate your home’s doors.
- Indulge in some homemade hot cocoa.
- Have fun with these snowy coloring printables.
