Indoor Winter Activities

 A parent-favorite list of winter activity ideas that get kids moving and having fun indoors. 

Snowy Toy Car Ramp

Create a toy car ramp inside.  And then, as if that isn’t enough, you can add some inside snow to make the driving conditions a little more scenic.  What a fun and frugal way to spark more pretend play indoors on cold winter days.

Create with Air Dry Clay

A project for kids of all ages turns out very cute, no matter how skilled you are at snowman-making.  Try this classic winter fun for kids of any age. 

Painting Snow- Inside!

Yes!  Let’s bring the snow that is outside…inside!  And then make some colorful creations in a controlled mess kinda way.  Fill a cooking tray with some snow and let them off. 

Make A Snow Globe

I love a good snow globe craft and this is simple and adorable.  Gather empty jars and invite your kids to make their very own snowglobes in less than 5 minutes from start to shake. 

DIY Crayon Resist Snowflakes

Grab some crayons and watercolor paints to artfully create some snowflakes.  Each will be perfectly unique!  Playful experiments with crayons and watercolor. 

Make Skating Popsicle Stick Dolls

Grab your popsicle sticks and make these adorable dolls that actually skate.  I know that sounds crazy, but it is true, and it makes a really fun craft for kids of all ages.  I can see this is something older kids would really enjoy alongside the younger ones.  An exciting new spin on this ever popular classic craft. 

Set up a Snowman Making Station

This is absolutely the best preschool winter activity!  Set up a simple activity tray with bits and pieces from around the house as a snowman making station.  Then toddlers and preschoolers have everything they need already set up to craft. 

Indoor Snowball Fight

Who doesn’t love a snowball fight?  The downside is the ice and snow and cold.  This is all the fun without any of the cold.  The very best indoor fun! This was the biggest hit in our house last winter. 

DIY Tissue Paper Stained Glass Suncatchers

Grab that stack of colorful tissue paper you haven’t used for wrapping gifts and head to the kitchen table to brighten up your winter windows with colorful suncatchers.  

Indoor Obstacle Course

OK, I should have put this in the list above because this is literally my favorite winter activity for kids of any age.  Why?  Because kids need exercise…even indoors and this makes it fun and easy.  Ready! Set! Go! 

Make a Puppet Theater

Watch your kids’ imaginations come alive with paper bag puppets and a some scrap fabric. You can make puppets from nearly anything and then set up your own home theater.

Create Magazine Collage Art

An absolutely gorgeous, simple, and accessible activity for any home and classroom. See the magic unfold. 

Make it Snow Inside

Make fake snow from styrofoam for kids to go crazy. Messy, I know, but the kids’ laughter will be worth every second of the cleanup.

Make a Ninja

These toilet roll ninjas  are so much fun to make and play with afterward. No need to leave the house on those cold days – just grab a few toilet paper tubes and straws and watch the ninja fun begin. 

Owl Craft for Kids 

Make Toilet Roll Owls for some fun created from the recycle bin.  Some frugal crafty fun for winter afternoons and weekends. Everything you need to make will be found at home.  

DIY LEGO PlayMat

The most fun your kids can have with a roll of craft paper, crayons, and the kitchen floor. 

Turn The Bathroom Into A Hair & Nail Salon

Place curlers, bows, makeup, and nail polish around the bathroom. 

Diamond Snow Dig

When it’s too cold to play outside,  bring the snow inside