With so much time spent at home lately, you may feel
like you’re running out of ways to keep the family busy. With cold weather and
shorter days to contend with, winter can be a difficult time to keep the kids
entertained. Still, it's also a great opportunity to spend more time together
as a family and enjoy one another’s company. If you’re struggling to think of
new ideas to keep the whole family engaged, perhaps these suggestions will
help. Here are 10 activities for you to try at home this season.
1.
Movie
Marathons
Cosy up while it’s cold outside and throw a movie
night complete with your family’s favourite films. To make this activity feel a
bit more special, you could craft movie-themed decorations such as a director’s
clapper board and your very own cinema-style sign showing the evening’s
listings. Gather your family’s most loved snacks and enjoy a laid-back night of
movie fun.
2.
Stargazing
Take advantage of afternoons when it gets dark early
to stargaze as a family, giving your kids the opportunity to study the night
sky before bedtime. Stargazing is an accessible activity for families and a
great excuse to introduce
kids to astronomy. Choose a clear night, wrap up warm in coats
and blankets and let yourself be awestruck by the skies above — you can even
use a stargazing app to give you more information about what you’re looking at.
3.
Winter
Bonfire
A bonfire is an activity the whole family will enjoy
— there’s something extra cosy about snuggling up in a blanket with a hot
chocolate and sitting by the fire when it’s cold.
4.
Have
a PJ Day
On the slowest of winter days, sometimes you just
want to stay in your pyjamas and relax — and who said you can’t make that into
a family activity? Host a pyjama day at home, encouraging everyone to stay in
their most comfortable PJs all day long. This is the perfect opportunity to
play board games, watch films or do a bit of baking — all the things you’re
usually too busy to find time for.
5.
Make
Your Own Bath Bombs
Get crafty with your children or teens on rainy days
and make your own bath bombs at home. Making bath
bombs is a fun, simple, and safe activity as a family, and kids and adults will
love using the finished products.
6.
Go
for a Wintry Walk
Despite the bad weather, winter is a beautiful time
to get outside and connect with nature. Frosty woodland walks are sure to be a
favourite for everyone, with lots of breathtaking sights to enjoy. The lack of
foliage at this time of year lets the little ones see another side to our
woodlands and provides the ideal opportunity to discuss the seasons.
7.
Do
a Science Experiment
“At home” science experiments are an excellent way
to teach your children something new about the world around them, enabling you
to demonstrate how some of the scientific concepts they may have heard about
work in real-world settings. You can do countless safe science experiments at home
with everyday items, from creating instant ice to making your own lava lamps.
8.
Listen
to an Audiobook
If your little ones are too young to read
independently or you just want to try something different, an audiobook is a
fantastic way to keep them entertained. Find audio versions of their favourite
stories so they can experience beloved characters and worlds in a whole new
way.
9.
Create
a Cardboard Wreath
If you have some old cardboard lying around, why not
put it to use by creating your own wreath? This family activity is fun and
simple, allowing you to use whatever craft supplies you already have. Try
experimenting with pom-poms, felt or painted leaves to create a lovely
decoration for the house — all you need to get started is a large ring of
cardboard ready to be decorated.
10.
Make
a Collage
Another arts and crafts project that’s easy to do at
home is collaging. With nothing more than paper and glue, you can get stuck
into a fun activity and create your very own work of art. Have your kids use
coloured cards, tissue paper or cuttings from old magazines to make their
collage — you can provide a template or have them create something completely
original, depending on their age and preference.
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