Fun Winter Activities with the Kids

Can you believe winter break is upon us? As all parents know, extended breaks from school are often full of highs and lows for our kids. Practically every child will become restless at some point during their break, and parents will frequently find themselves frustrated trying to entertain them.

This holiday season, it’s time for a change. Here’s a helpful list of activities parents can enjoy with their children to help create fun and lasting memories.

• Have a special popcorn and movie night.
  
• Make a batch of homemade play dough.
  
• Sign up for a holiday walk or run for a cause you’d like to support.
• Write Christmas letters to soldiers.
  
• Check out books, audiobooks, music and movies from the local library.
  
• Take a trip to a museum.
  
• Plan an indoor picnic.
  
• Make breakfast for dinner.
  
• Hold some holiday cooking classes in your own kitchen with friends.
  
• Go biking or sledding.
  
• Share your favorite birthday and vacation stories.
• Repaint the bedrooms.
  
• Learn magic tricks together and put together a show.
• Hold a family dance contest.
  
• Have a special family photo shoot, and let the kids take their own pictures too!
• Visit nursing homes.
• Volunteer at a soup kitchen or other charity.
  
• Make cupcakes or cookies and host a decorating party.
  
• Have a family board game night.
  
• Make bubbles.
  
• Visit the zoo.
  
• Create a family website.
  
• Make a winter break scrapbook.
  
• Take a bike tour in a neighboring city.
  
• Craft holiday cards, gift bags and wrapping paper.
  
• Write thank-you notes together.
  
• Read a book together–you can read one chapter out loud each night.
  

We hope these ideas get you thinking about the various activities you can enjoy together as a family. Another great idea is to set up a professional photo session with one of our Bella Life Photographers to commemorate the season. Visit our website today to learn more!