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December 13, 2012 | 30 Comments

31 Things For Kids To Do During Winter Break

When I suggested to a friend over coffee that I was thinking of writing a post about things for kids to do during winter break her face lit up and I knew I had to do it.  We love having our kids home for winter break but after a few days, a few newly broken Christmas toys, and the third trip to the store to get more batteries it’s time to unplug and have some simple fun.  So here are  31 things for kids to do inside and out during winter break. These are not special activities for the holidays or even groundbreaking activities. These are simple do it today and don’t break the bank activities. When you hear ” I’m bored!” you can scan the list.

winter break activities

  1. Donate. Before or after new toys make it into your house make a few piles and chose what to donate , throw away or keep.
  2. Go on a scavenger hunt outside.
  3. Make some ornaments for the tree inside.
  4. Make bird feeders for your trees outside.
  5. Bowl with your family and knock them down.
  6. Have a book festival .
  7. Go for a hike .
  8. Turn your playroom into a grocery store , toy store or coffee shop.
  9. Toss an egg off your porch and learn while doing it.
  10. Read some banned books .
  11. Work off some energy in your own boot camp.
  12. Go on an alphabet hunt.
  13. Play hide and seek.
  14. Make a snowman outside.
  15. Make a snowman inside.
  16. Go on a photo safari and write a book about your neighborhood.
  17. Get messy .
  18. Make a mural .
  19. Pretend to be a veterinarian , a scientist , or even an elf.
  20. Play with your food .
  21. Make your own constellation.
  22. Make a volcano without too much mess!
  23. Have an ice cream taste test.
  24. Start a journal.
  25. Match up some mustaches.
  26. Draw and design your own cards ( maybe thank you cards for holiday gifts?! )
  27. Measure with Legos
  28. Bring some snow inside and find out what part of your house is the coolest.
  29. Turn your train table into a winter wonderland.
  30. Get creative with loose parts .
  31. Make your own art retrospective , host a kid gallery show and look back at all the art you created in 2012.

 

Filed Under: 31 Winter Break Activities, Age: Elementary, Age: Kindergarten, Preschool Activities, Round Up | 30 Comments

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30 Comments

  1. Deborah McNelis says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:10 am

    This is a terrific list…. It is full of fun, REAL learning and benefits for growing young brains! It is one I will be sharing for the benefit of many families!

    Thanks for all you do to promote ways kids develop best!

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    • Olivia jennings says

      September 13, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      Nice commet.

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      • Sarah loy says

        September 13, 2017 at 3:18 pm

        Awesome

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  2. Lian says

    December 13, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    Interesting list. Some I would not agree to though like throwing eggs on my porch 🙂 Ice cream taste test, that one I like.

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    • admin says

      December 13, 2012 at 10:45 pm

      Did you see how we did it though? 🙂 The ice cream taste test was fun and educational. what’s not to love?

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      • Olivia jennings says

        September 13, 2017 at 3:16 pm

        Nice list.

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      • Arts and Bricks says

        November 30, 2021 at 5:45 am

        Another classic no-school activity: make a fort! We recently got laser tag and that’s been really awesome to play inside! I also read a post that placed Duplo blocks in the bath to make a LEGO bath! Genius!

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  3. tammy west says

    November 5, 2013 at 10:26 am

    This is great that’s for telling us for what we can do outside thanks

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    • Sarah loy says

      September 13, 2017 at 3:19 pm

      Awaiting mitigation

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  4. Sarah loy says

    September 13, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    Awrsome!

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  5. Mr.Cietge says

    December 29, 2019 at 11:25 am

    So fun I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. Mr.Cietge says

    December 29, 2019 at 11:26 am

    I love this so fun!

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  7. Wild Donkey says

    December 29, 2019 at 11:27 am

    so Cool!

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    • lil Tecca 3000 says

      December 29, 2019 at 11:28 am

      i know

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  8. oh yes daddy says

    December 29, 2019 at 11:29 am

    Nice

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    • Aiden says

      December 29, 2019 at 11:30 am

      Ur name tho lol

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  9. Sara Macel says

    December 13, 2021 at 6:48 am

    Thank you so much! Your articles are always so helpful and your Instagram is the best!

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    • Allison McDonald says

      December 14, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you!

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