Fun winter activities: Recreations that children can enjoy
We’ve gathered winter activities that kids can enjoy!
In addition to classic seasonal pastimes perfect for winter—like kite flying and spinning tops—we also introduce a variety of outdoor games and recreational activities that will warm them up.
Some children aren’t fond of playing outside because it’s so cold in winter.
On the other hand, some kids want to play outside a lot even when it’s chilly.
This article features both indoor and outdoor activities, so find the ones your kids want to try!
These are great for elementary school recreation, and we’ve also included fingerplay songs and traditional children’s songs, so feel free to incorporate them into early childhood care as well!
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Fun winter activities: Recreations kids can enjoy (41–50)
mochi pounding
When it comes to classic New Year’s foods, mochi is a staple, but how about making it from glutinous rice for a change? These days, fewer households do mochi pounding, so it’s a valuable experience for children.
The pounding itself is fun, and freshly pounded mochi is really delicious.
Fun winter activities. Recreations children can enjoy (51–60)
Karuta game
When it comes to classic indoor winter games, karuta is a staple! In addition to the standard Hyakunin Isshu, there are quirky, laugh-inducing variants and regional versions available, so both kids and adults can enjoy them.
Try playing together with your child!
Spinning tops
Spinning tops are a classic indoor activity for kids, aren’t they? It’s fun not only to spin them, but also to compete with others to see whose top spins the longest and to try various tricks.
You can also get everyone excited by drawing on store-bought tops to create your very own original designs.
sledding
If your family doesn’t have time to go skiing or skating, how about enjoying some sledding instead? It’s easier than skiing or snowboarding, and it’s safe because kids can ride together with an adult.
Just be careful not to go too fast, as it can lead to injuries.
Rock-Paper-Scissors Train
How about a Rock-Paper-Scissors Train that you can enjoy indoors when it’s very cold outside? While the music is playing, everyone walks; when it stops, you play rock-paper-scissors with someone nearby.
The loser attaches to the winner’s back, forming a train.
Repeat this, and the person at the front at the end is the champion.
Airboard
Airboarding is an activity that originated in Switzerland.
Unlike ordinary sledding, you slide headfirst, making it a very thrilling ride.
There are even airboarding competitions, so it might not be an exaggeration to call it a sport in its own right.
Curling experience
Some of you may have thought about trying curling at least once.
Curling rinks around the country offer classes where you can give it a try.
The stones are a bit heavy, so sliding them might be challenging, but brushing the ice to make them glide properly looks like great fun for kids.