Snow days are magical-until your kids start bouncing off the walls with boredom! The idea of a cozy day at home sounds wonderful, but little ones need a lot of work to keep them entertained and off endless screens.

Don't worry! If your child is more of a crafty or baking enthusiast, or if you need to burn off some indoor energy, we have you covered. These 5 best ways to keep your child busy on snow days make the day fun, engaging, and even a little educational. We also present an easy option for a baking kit that will turn a snow day into a delicious adventure!

Table of Contents

• Get Creative with DIY Indoor Obstacle Courses

• Bake a Winter Treat with HomeBaker Kits

• Create a Cozy Blanket Fort & Have a Storytime Adventure

• Create Snow-Themed Arts & Crafts

• Go on a Backyard Snowy Scavenger Hunt

• Conclusion: Make Snow Days a Special Memory

Get Creative with DIY Indoor Obstacle Courses

If your children have excess energy, turn your living room into an indoor obstacle course. Not only does it keep them active, but also this activity improves coordination, problem-solving, and creativity.

Set it Up:

Use pillows as stepping stones.

Lay down some tape or string for a "balance beam."

Stack up couch cushions for a fun climb-over challenge.

Time your kids to see who completes the course the fastest!

This activity is a great way to shake off cabin fever and get some exercise when it's too cold to play outside.

Bake a Winter Treat with HomeBaker Kits

As the snow falls, warmth trickles in, beginning with fresh new smells, like freshly baked cookies. A general assumption about baking is that it is fun, but it also teaches kids about measuring, mixing, and following instructions.

Getting Started:

Need a simple, mess-free activity to bake with kids? Then try using HomeBaker's New Year's Baking Activity Kit to bake your kid's next favorite treat. It has pre-portioned ingredients and step-by-step instructions so that the baking adventure does not get stressful from complicated recipes.

Create a Cozy Blanket Fort & Have a Storytime Adventure

Cozy reading time inside a magical blanket fort, snuggled in the living room. It lets kids exercise imagination and unwinds them.

Instructions to set up:

Create your blanket fort by using blankets, sheets, and pillows

Set up the space with some warm glow string lights or flashlights

Pull together all the books your child is fond of reading and have an exchange reading it aloud.

Make it extra special with stuffed animals and a snack tray of homemade cookies from HomeBaker!

For older kids, turn it into a "snow day theater" by watching a winter-themed movie inside the fort.

Create Snow-Themed Arts & Crafts

Encourage creativity with snowy arts and crafts! These activities keep little hands busy and give kids a chance to explore their artistic side.

Fun Snow Day Craft Ideas:

Fill a jar with glitter, water, and tiny figurines to create DIY Snow Globes.

Have kids cut out unique snowflake designs for paper snowflakes.

Use old socks, buttons, and fabric scraps to make cute characters, like Snowman Sock Puppets.

Finger-paint winter scenes in blue, white, and silver.

Hang them around the house for instant winter decorations!

Go on a Backyard Snowy Scavenger Hunt

If the snow isn't too deep, bundle up and go outside for a snow day scavenger hunt! This is a fun way to get fresh air while making the most of winter's beauty.

How to Set It Up:

Make a list of things to find in the snow, such as:

A pinecone

Animal tracks

A uniquely shaped icicle

A snow-covered tree branch

A hidden "treasure" (small toy or treat)

For added fun, ask children to capture images of every object they collect or sketch in a snow day journal once inside.

Conclusion: Make Snow Days a Special Memory

Snow days don't have to be spent on endless screens or just waiting for something to happen. Here are 5 ways to keep your kid busy on snow days with lots of activities that can make the day fun, creative, and even a little educational.

Want to turn your next snow day into a baking adventure? Try HomeBaker's New Year's Baking Activity Kit for a fun and delicious way to spend the day together. Because nothing makes winter memories sweeter than baking with your kids! ❄️