Winter activities with kids: creative family ideas

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Winter activity for children ⛄
playing without getting bored even without snow

Are you running out of ideas to find an original winter activity for children that will keep your little monsters busy when the cold sets in? This practical guide transforms every gray day into a memorable adventure through creative workshops and snow games adapted to all ages. Discover now ingenious tips to stimulate their imagination and share unique moments of bonding, whether you stay warm inside or enjoy the fresh air.

Here are the best winter activity ideas for children

? At home

  • Make a fort with sheets and cushions
  • Create fake snow with cornstarch
  • Make paper snowflakes or marshmallow snowmen
  • Prepare a sensory bin (rice, salt, figurines)
  • Invent screen-free games: mimes, riddles, shadow puppets

?️ Outdoors

  • Build an original snowman
  • Organize a frozen treasure hunt in the garden
  • Paint on snow with colorful spray bottles
  • Launch a cardboard sled race
  • Start a snowball fight with funny rules

? Activities suitable for all ages, to play, move and create family memories, even when it's cold!

Creative activities to stay warm: winter crafts in the spotlight

Simple crafts with everyday materials

No need to raid the stores to keep your little ones busy. The best ideas often come from your cupboards, thus stimulating creativity and recycling.

Apply masking tape on cardboard to form snowflakes, paint and remove the adhesive. The result is simple but always surprising.

Your empty bottles become "winter snowman" bowling pins and toilet paper rolls transform into characters. It's a clever and eco-friendly winter activity for children.

  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Empty tissue boxes
  • Masking tape
  • White gouache paint
  • Round-tip scissors
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The magic of snow... without going out:
the fake snow recipe

Want to touch snow without getting cold? Homemade artificial snow is ideal for gray days, offering a sensory texture that children love.

The recipe is simple: mix cornstarch with a little water. This "non-Newtonian" material is hard when you hit it, but liquid at rest. It's magical and scientific.

Themed creations:
snowmen and snowflakes

The snowman remains a classic. Without going outside, have fun gluing marshmallows on a cardboard silhouette. It's delicious and very fun.

For decoration, cut out paper snowflakes. Add glue and fine sugar for a frosty and textured effect before hanging them. These Christmas activities for babies will perfectly complement your creative ideas.

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When toddlers get bored: quick solutions for 1-3 year olds

Sensory awakening, a sure bet

At this age, understanding the world is primarily through touch. Forget complex rules, as simply manipulating textures is enough to captivate their attention. It's a complete activity in itself.

Opt for creating a sensory bin with a winter theme. A box filled with rice, salt or flour will perfectly imitate snow.

Hide polar animal figurines or small everyday objects in it. Your child will love digging to find them, transferring the grains and touching this material. It's an ideal exercise to stimulate their fine motor skills effortlessly.

Motor skills games adapted to the living room

Even indoors, your children have a vital need to move. You must therefore channel this energy with simple and safe physical challenges. It's essential for their well-being.

Have you ever tried the "sock-skating" concept in the living room? The child simply slides on the floor with slippers or felt skating pads.

Set up the course with a few cushions to go around or a tunnel under a chair. This game develops balance and coordination while entertaining everyone. For more ideas, check out our guide on developmental activities for 2-year-olds.

? After all these activities, give your child a real moment of rest in a comfortable and safe children's bed.

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Getting fresh air in winter: the best ideas for playing outside

Going out in the bitter cold? It seems counterintuitive. Yet, depriving your little ones of this winter activity would be a shame. The garden becomes an unprecedented playground. Come on, let's gear up!

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Classics revisited:
snowman and snowball fight

The snowman remains an essential ritual. Forget the classic carrot: use twigs or leaves to give it a unique look.

For the battle, innovate. Aim at a specific target or try to knock down a pyramid of empty tin cans.

Want color? Fill spray bottles with colored water. Your little artists can tag the white ground in an artistic and ephemeral way.

Treasure hunts and frozen courses

Is the walk lacking excitement? The frozen treasure hunt changes everything. Hide colored ice cubes in the garden: children must find them and sort them.

Also try a home treasure hunt with white objects camouflaged in the snow. For older children, the "follow my footsteps" game requires walking in the leader's footsteps.

Activity name

Required materials

The bonus

Frozen treasure hunt

Colored ice cubes (water + food coloring)

Ideal for learning colors

Painting on snow

Spray bottles, water, food coloring

Develops creativity without any mess

Cardboard sled race

A large cardboard box, a rope

Excellent for cooperation and team play

Transforming the house into a playground: screen-free

What if you have neither snow nor the desire to craft? The house itself is an inexhaustible source of games.

Improvised board games for the whole family

An excellent winter activity for children often requires no equipment. Your imagination and a bit of humor are more than enough to create memorable memories.

These simple moments stimulate children's language and wit, while having fun away from screens.

Focus on timeless classics. "Yes or No" is a hilarious challenge for everyone, just like riddles or the famous "who am I?" to liven up the afternoon.

  • The yes or no game
  • The categories game (simplified version)
  • "I'm going on a trip and I'm putting in my suitcase..."
  • The mime game

Build a fort and invent stories

Building a fort in the living room remains a timeless activity. In just a few minutes, you create a unique refuge, a world apart for your children.

Once set up, it becomes the stage for a thousand adventures and a wonderful springboard for imagination.

Inside? Read a story by flashlight, have a picnic with stuffed animals or create a shadow puppet show on the walls.

  • A large sheet or blanket
  • Chairs or cushions for the structure
  • Clothespins to secure
  • A flashlight for ambiance

Winter is not synonymous with boredom, quite the contrary. Whether braving the cold for a treasure hunt or building a cozy fort in the living room, each day offers a new opportunity to have fun. These shared moments create unforgettable memories. So, which activity will you choose to delight your children?

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FAQ

Alternate between outdoor games (treasure hunt in the snow, sliding, snowman) and creative indoor activities like making paper snowflakes or fake snow. These playful moments stimulate their imagination while keeping them active.

The snowman remains a must-do. Add to that snowball fights and sledding, always sources of laughter and bonding.

Build a fort with sheets, play guessing games or prepare a sensory bin with rice or "homemade snow". The idea is to create a playful universe without going outside.

Focus on simple sensory games like painting with colored ice cubes or magic snow. This type of activity develops their motor skills while entertaining them.

Outdoors: painting on snow or sculpture contest. Indoors: board games, shadow puppets, or cooking workshop. Perfect moments to strengthen family bonds.