Enjoy winter! A roundup of snow-play gear
Snow play is something you can only enjoy in the cold season! Especially for families with children, isn’t it a huge excitement when you wake up in the morning, open the curtains, and see it’s snowing? Snowball fights, sledding—just imagining it is thrilling! In this article, we’ll introduce lots of snow play items that might help you enjoy snowy days even more.
From classic must-haves to the latest toys that will make you say, “I’ve never seen anything like this!”, we’ve got a wide lineup.
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Enjoy Winter! A Roundup of Snow Play Gear (1–10)
table tennis
A ping-pong table made of snow tickles both winter creativity and playfulness.
Pack the snow and shape it into a table, then recreate the net out of snow as well, and you’ve got a pristine, custom ping-pong court.
Sprinkling water and letting it freeze increases its strength, making surprisingly serious play possible.
The sound and feel of the ping-pong ball hitting the snow surface are unique, offering a different kind of fun than indoors.
With a few clever tweaks, this idea transforms into a winter sport—perfect for a child’s independent study project.
It’s a unique item that lets you unleash creativity in the cold.
Shovel and bucket
Isn’t playing in piled-up snow similar to playing in a sandbox? Since snow contains water and packs easily, it seems well suited for making shapes and playing with them.
If you scoop up snow with a shovel, pack it into a bucket, and then take it out, you can make a bucket-shaped block of snow, so it could be fun to use that to create something.
Even if children can’t help the adults who are shoveling snow, it might still be nice to let them experience the feel of snow shoveling in their own way with a small shovel.
jelly snow
It looks like snow, but it isn’t.
Mix the powder with water and you’ll get a mysterious toy that turns into something just like snow—perfect for playing with.
When you add the powder to water and stir, it becomes gel-like, and if you mix it more, it turns into something that feels like real snow.
It isn’t cold like snow and it doesn’t melt, so you can play with it at home.
This realistic jelly snow is safe even for small children, and if you make a lot, everyone can enjoy it together.
Use it in the bath and you won’t have to worry about making a mess in your room.
Enjoy Winter! Roundup of Snow-Play Gear (11–20)
skiing
Skiing, along with snowboarding, is a classic winter sport.
You strap a ski to each foot and use poles in both hands to help you accelerate and guide yourself as you glide down the slope.
To change your speed or line, the angle and movement of your legs are important, so I think it’s crucial for beginners to have someone nearby who can teach them.
Whether you take it slow to enjoy the snowy mountain scenery or pick up speed to feel the wind with your whole body, it’s a sport that offers many different ways to have fun.
snowboard
Snowboarding is a classic winter sport.
You strap both feet to a large board and slide down slopes while keeping your balance.
There are various events in the Winter Olympics, but simply gliding down a slope is enjoyable on its own.
One of the appealing aspects of this sport is being able to take in the snowy mountain scenery while feeling the wind with your whole body.
There are many tips to keep in mind during preparation, such as choosing a board that suits your body size, so it’s important to have someone knowledgeable nearby—like hiring an instructor—who can teach you the ropes.
Snowball Maker
Let me introduce a handy gadget that makes it easy to create snowballs for snowball fights.
A winter classic, the snowball fight.
The key to victory is how many snowballs you can hit your opponents with.
In a fast-paced game, if you fumble around making snowballs, you’ll lose.
That’s where a snowball maker, which lets you form snowballs easily and quickly, comes in handy.
Just scoop up some snow, press it together, and you’ll have perfectly round snowballs in no time.
Make lots of snowballs and have a snowball fight with everyone!
Snowman Maker
When it comes to things you make with snow, snowmen are a classic.
However, rolling small snowballs into bigger ones, stacking them, and decorating them can be a hassle, and you might find it a bit troublesome.
In times like that, a snowman maker lets you mass-produce snowmen with ease.
You just pack snow into the mold, press it firmly, and then gently remove the mold—simple as that.
Besides the classic snowman shape, there are molds shaped like penguins and more, so try making snowmen with whatever style you like.
The key point is to compress the snow firmly so the shape doesn’t fall apart.