15 Snow Day Crafts and Activities for Kids

Make it fun for kids to monitor snow accumulation whether you’re expecting one or 11 inches. Paint an old ruler or paint stirrer, and mark along the length in inches. They’ll keep you posted on weather conditions like little meteorologists.

Using watercolors or diluted acrylics on a packed surface of snow is a whole new experience for young artists. Fill a large plastic container with fresh snow, and let the kids experiment with applying and blending colors.

Coffee filters are perfect for making snowflakes. They're already round, and the filter paper is thin making it easy to cut with precision. Craft a collection of perfect white snowflakes by folding in half three times and cutting in your desired pattern. Let the kids add watercolor for a beautiful effect. Once cut, sandwich the unfolded snowflakes between wax paper layers, and iron on low heat. The heat will flatten any creases, and the wax paper makes them more durable. Hang on the window or on your Christmas tree!

Art and craft stores sell blank puzzles in a variety of sizes. Your kids can use markers and their creativity to create works of art. Take a picture of the finished artwork as a reference before disassembling.