Snow Day Fun

Snow Day Fun

 

So, it was just get the text that your kids have a snow day. Now what? Where do they go? What do they do? Do you stay home with them? Do they go to Grandma’s? First it is important of course to have a plan so that you are not scrambling in the morning to figure it out. Second, how are you going to keep you kids busy all day without them driving you crazy?!

Do you have some kind of snow day tradition? Do you have something special for breakfast? Is it a PJ day? Do you have a movie marathon? Do you pull out the craft supplies and let them be creative? Do you build forts and let them play all day?

Kids need to be kept busy. Just because they have a snow day doesn’t mean they can’t go outside, unless of course it is too cold to go out. They can have a friend over to play. If you are stay at home mom you could offer to take your child’s friend whose parents work.

Have a reserve of things to do when your child says, “I’m bored!” Maybe special projects they can do that they normally don’t get to do. Let them pick what is for lunch. They are excited to have a snow day and so make it fun for them!

Now, where I live, Northern Michigan, there are times where they may be a few snow days in a row. I know YIKES!! So, what then? Well get a little more creative. If you can get out of the house and go to lunch or a movie or to the mall so they can burn some energy, go for it!! Too much of being at home could cause some major issues and stress on you and your kids. Try to find some indoor activities that you can take your kids to do. Go to the YMCA. A trip to the grocery store. Do something to get yourselves out of the house!

You could also have them help you with things around the house that you have been meaning to get to. Or, the older kids could go out and shovel snow! If you can keep your kids busy then hopefully your day or days will be smoother. Too many days inside would cause anyone to go stir crazy!

Make snow days something fun so kids can have a fun break but also, so they are kept busy with their time. Go visit family close by if you are able. Get out the house. Pull out board games. Get creative with your kids and make some fun memories so that when they are older they will say, “Remember the fun we had when I had a snow day and you would make us pancakes for breakfast!” Try not to dread a snow day. Make it fun!