Fun snow play ideas that captivate both kids and adults!
When the snow piles up, kids’ eyes really sparkle, don’t they? Snow play usually brings to mind snowmen and igloos, which are great fun, but there are actually many more ways to play.
Here, we’ll introduce plenty of snow play ideas that will captivate elementary schoolers.
From snowball basketball and soccer on the snow for kids who love to be active, to easy treasure-hunt games and adorable pretend play with winter plants and flowers, there’s a wide variety to enjoy.
Discover unique winter fun, forget the cold, and dive into playing in the snow to your heart’s content!
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Ideas for Fun in the Snow (31–40) That Kids and Adults Alike Will Love
Snow Flag
Let me introduce a fun group game for snowy days called Snow Flag.
Here are the rules: First, lie face down on the snow.
At the start signal, get up and run to grab a flag stuck in the snow.
Whoever gets the flag first wins.
It’s a crowd-pleaser at snow field days, and in more formal events, the number of participants competing at once and the number of flags are set according to the group size and number of teams.
Of course, it’s also great for everyday play—kids and adults alike can enjoy it together, so give it a try!
Make human-shaped or hand-shaped prints in the snow
When you see a blanket of untouched snow, don’t you feel like leaving handprints and footprints on it? Even adults get the urge to try it.
You can spread your fingers wide or make a fist, poke little holes with your fingertips, set a child’s footprint next to an adult’s, or lie down to make a snow angel—there are all kinds of “stamps” you can create with your body.
You don’t need any tools besides your own body, so it’s easy and highly recommended! Use your whole body to feel the texture and chill of the snow.
Color Ball Search
When the snow piles up, try an easy “Color Ball Hunt” in your yard or at the park! It’s just like a treasure hunt: set a boundary and hide several colored balls in the snow.
Give the kids toy shovels or similar tools and have them search for the balls! By adjusting the area and how deep you bury them, children of all ages—from little ones to older kids—can enjoy it.
You can simply have them find the buried balls, or make it more like a treasure hunt by changing the type of snacks they get at snack time based on the colors of the balls they find!
Making a snow angel
It’s not a very familiar activity, but it’s fun to watch and looks great on Instagram.
Lie down on untouched snow and spread your arms and legs as if smoothing it out.
Don’t move your torso.
Then your arm marks will look like an angel’s wings, and your leg marks will look like an angel’s robe.
It’s adorable when several children make them in a row.
Adults can make big angels, too!
Icicle hunting
It’s fun and feels special to go looking for icicles that you can only see in the cold winter.
You can gently touch them, or snap a thin one.
You can also look for other winter-only natural sights like frost and frozen puddles—touching them and observing them closely is not only enjoyable, but also a great stimulus for children’s development.
Please be careful, though: children could get hurt if icicles melt and fall or if they slip on ice, so make sure to play with close attention to safety.
Ideas for Fun in the Snow That Kids and Adults Alike Will Love (41–50)
Target shooting
When it comes to playing in the snow, the first thing that comes to mind is a snowball fight, right? But some people might think, “Throwing snowballs at each other is a bit scary.” “Still, my kids really want to do it—what should I do?” In that case, how about target practice? Set up targets like empty cans or plastic bottles and throw snowballs at them.
That way, you won’t hit anyone, and it’s safe.
By adjusting the size of the targets and the throwing distance, people of a wide range of ages can enjoy playing together!
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Playing in the snow in the mountains will definitely become a memorable experience for children! With this snow play, kids can pretend to be airplanes, roll around on the snow, and even team up partway through to play together.
Make sure to choose a safe slope and dress warmly before you start.
Sledding or having a snowball fight also sounds like a lot of fun.
Be sure to bundle up, and take this opportunity to enjoy the feel of the snow and the winter scenery while building rich experiences!
