Chilly Weather, Cozy Fun: Winter Activities for Kids Indoors

If you're like us, you're starting to get the "stuck indoors for the last 3 month" jitters. But before you start vacantly singing the "Frozen" soundtrack on loop, we've got some frosty fun activities to keep you and your little ones entertained indoors. At Scoots, we believe in ✨positivity✨ (turning cold, gloomy days into moments of laughter and creativity). So, bundle up your tiny adventurers, and let's dive into some amusing winter indoor activities and crafts for toddlers.

1. Make edible snowmen 
If your city is unusually snow-free this year like ours, why not make snowmen you can eat? Whip up some snowmen using marshmallows, pretzel sticks, and soft candies like gummies for decorating. Let your kids assemble their sweet snowmen, and they can gobble them up when they're done. Talk about a tasty masterpiece!

2. Pillow Fort Extravaganza
Turn your living room into a fortress of coziness. Gather all the pillows and blankets you can find, and construct an epic pillow fort. Add some twinkle lights for that magical touch. Once the fortress is complete, get inside and snuggle up for storytime or pretend adventures.

3. Snowy Sensory Bottles: Fill clear plastic bottles with water, a dash of glitter, and some small winter-themed toys or beads. Seal them tight and watch as your little ones are captivated by the swirling snowstorm they can hold in their hands. Shake, rattle, and snow roll!

4. DIY Snowflakes: Craft time! Grab some plain white paper and let your little artists go wild with safety scissors (or just markers) to create unique snowflake shapes. Want to go a step further? Add a sprinkle of glitter for that extra sparkle. Just be prepared for a glitter explosion – it's practically a rite of passage, you can't avoid it forever.

5. Winter Painting with Q-Tips: Get creative with Q-tip painting! Dip the tips of Q-tips into washable paint and use them to create winter-themed artwork. Think snowflakes, snowmen, and penguins. Pro tip: Have baby wipes ready for quick cleanups.

We're seeing lots of New Years resolutions about spending more quality time with your children, so this winter season let's commit to starting! The most precious gift we can give them is our time and attention, and we hope these ideas create memories in your families that last a lifetime.