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What to Do on a Snow Day: 5 Ways to Spend Time With Your Kids When School Gets Cancelled

If you’re scratching your head, wondering, “What should I do with my kid on a snow day?”, we’ve got the answers.

For over 50 years, our mission has been to be the place where families find fun. We think snow days can be the best times to make memories with your little ones, and we know a thing or two about how to do just that. Without further ado, here are 5 activities to make the most out of a surprise day at home that don’t involve screen time.

1. Start with a Game or Puzzle

There’s something about a snowy morning that makes things feel quieter. It’s the perfect time to pull out a board game or dump a puzzle onto the table. You can choose either, but the bonus with a puzzle is that you can keep it out all day and work on it between activities.

 

What to grab at Whistle Stop:
Jigsaw Puzzles
Board Games

 

2. Make Something Together

Crafts are ideal for snow days because they allow your child to tap into their creative side. Try a paint set, a simple model kit, bead jewelry, or anything that keeps them engaged while you hang out and chat. Lay out the supplies and let their imagination run.
What to grab at Whistle Stop:
Model Kits
Paint Supplies
Jewelry Kits

3. Get Outside

 

After spending the morning indoors, it’s time to get some fresh air. Bundle up in your coats, snow boots, and gloves, and build a snowman or a fort, make snow angels, or go sledding if you’ve got a hill nearby. The best part is the warm, cozy activity that follows.

 

4. Set Up a Hot Cocoa Bar

Nothing beats watching the snow fall while sipping a cup of hot chocolate. Get your mugs, marshmallows, whipped cream, and sprinkles, then put on a movie, talk, or keep working on that puzzle while you warm up.

 

5. The Perfect End to A Perfect Day

 

At the end of a long snow day, while you tuck your kiddos in, take a moment to chat about all the fun you had that day. Ask what their favorite part of the day was, which snow day activity they want to do again, and find out which snacks they’d add to the snow day menu. It’s a nice way to connect at the end of the day and get ideas for the next time school gets cancelled. We hope these activities can help make your next snow day a memorable one. Whether you grab a new toy, game, or craft, there’s something at Whistle Stop for everyone to make the next snow day a lot more exciting.

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