Coming up with winter activities to do in the cold months can be challenging, especially for families with a wide range of ages. Since many school sports are in the fall and spring, even school-aged children may become bored after school. Outdoor activities are fun, but depending on where you live, it may be too cold and wet to play outside for very long. Winter activities require a little more planning than summer ones, but with the right materials, fun indoor games can make winter a little brighter. If your family is small, you may have even more fun if you invite family and friends over. You don't have to spend a lot of money on these activities, either. They're a budget-friendly way to keep kids from spending too much time playing video games or watching TV. Whether your kids are interested in science, sports, reading or engineering, you can give them a long list of potential activities and crafts to keep them occupied. Plus, incorporating arts and humanities at home is more important than ever, since schools don’t always have the resources for providing them thorough extracurriculars and electives. 1. Build Things with Cardboard Most families have a number ... continue reading...
