Baking Cookies. Nothing smells quite as nice as cookies baking in the oven. And a fresh hot cookie with a glass of milk or cup of cocoa is really enticing to children. Have a little fun with the kids and take them into the kitchen. Check out this site for some great and easy cookie recipes to try with your kids.
Build A Bird Feeder. Children love birds, and the idea of making a simple bird feeder to help their feathered friends through the winter can be really engaging. The Kids Domain offers a very simple and easy bird feeder idea, and once made, the feeder can be hung in a tree or somewhere visible from a window. Watching the birds feast on their creation can be a fun activity all by itself.
Anyone for Chess? Kids who learn to play chess come to love the game. It can be played at so many levels, and they really feel grown-up. An inexpensive chess set from a local toy or hobby store can start a lifelong hobby. Duif's Place offers tips for parents on teaching chess to your children, and on playing chess with them.
How About an Indoor Fort? We loved building indoor forts with our kids. It can as easy as using chairs and blankets creatively. About Multiples Guide Pamela Prindle Fierro offers some easy tips for making the ultimate indoor fort.
Tell a Great Story. Cuddling under a warm blanket with a great story from dad can be a fun memory-making experience. Our family loves stories with familiar characters like Popeye, Calvin and Hobbes and the like. Learn more about becoming a great storyteller.
Don't ever be discouraged by the weather in finding things to do with your children. You are bound only by your imagination, and theirs.
