Angels in the Snow - Get your child to lie down -back towards the snow. Then have your child slide both arms up/ down and slide the legs in an open/close movement. Carefully help him up and let him see his angel.
Bubbles - Have you tried bubbles outside in the winter? Let your child jump up and try to burst them. The bubbles stay a little longer because of the cold air.
Shoveling Snow - This activity your child will really enjoy. Buy your child a child-size shovel and let them "help" you after a snow storm. Not only will your child benefit from the fresh air and exercise, but also a sense of being grown up from helping you with the work.
Sliding Away - Use a piece of cardboard from a spare box (about 30 centimeters by 30 centimeters) to use as a sliding carpet.
Obstacles Course - Set out some hula-hoops, old tires, boxes, toboggans and any climbing structures already in the backyard. Let your child run, jump, climb, slide. Remember not to let you child just stand around. Be especially cautious with climbing structures. Children who are dressed in bulky clothing for winter might not fit as easily as they would in shorts in the summer time.
The Ever Lasting Snowman - Start by make a snowball and roll into the snow to make a bigger ball (the more you roll the bigger the ball). Place two, three or four on top of each other. Let your child decide how you will decorate the snowman and you'll be surprised what they'll come up with.
Snow Painting - This activity is very creative and lots of fun. All you need are empty spray bottles. Fill them with water and add a few drops of food coloring (or washable powder paint). Put rubber dish-washing gloves over your child's mittens and let your child spray art onto the snow. For obvious reasons it might be best to stay away from red and yellow!
String Snowballs - These are very popular with young children. All you really need is a blown-up balloon, strings/ pieces of yarn and paste. Paste can either be white glue or a mixture of flour and water. Have your child dip the string/yarn into the paste and put onto and around the balloon. Let them place as many as they want. When finished, hang it up to dry for a day or two. With a pin, pop the balloon and remove it from the inside. Make many small ones and hang them from the ceiling.
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