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4 Ways to Play with Snow Indoors
November 15, 2022
Winter is full of sensory play experiences we don’t see in the summer. Snow and ice offer endless opportunities to play and learn. You can make the most of the snow activities that winter has to offer—even when it’s too cold to go outside. How? By bringing the snow inside. Here are 4 fun ways to play with snow indoors!
Cars and Trucks
Grab your favourite toys on wheels along with some snow for a cold construction site.
Combining something familiar (like a toy truck) and adding it to something new or less familiar (such as snow) helps children to explore beyond their comfort zone and become confident using new and different materials.
Kitchen Utensils
Put some snow in a bin or bowls and add utensils like spoons and small containers. Children love playing with the everyday objects they see grown-ups using and scooping the snow will help them develop their small muscle skills.
Snow Painting
Try painting the snow! In a bin or large bowl, add snow, paintbrushes and paint or food colouring. Children can experiment by mixing the colours together and watch as the snow starts to melt away.
Food Colouring
Add food colouring and bowls or toy ice cream cones to your snow sensory bin. Make cold “ice cream cones” and watch as the colours mix together; can you name them all? This is a great way to play pretend, creating opportunities for dialogue and expanding vocabulary.
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