{"id":24374,"date":"2022-04-27T01:28:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T01:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teachingexpertise.com\/?p=24374"},"modified":"2024-04-22T02:33:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-22T02:33:13","slug":"winter-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teachingexpertise.com\/holidays-and-seasons\/winter-games\/","title":{"rendered":"40 Indoor and Outdoor Winter Games for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When the summer heat finally breaks, the last leaves fall, and the first flakes have fallen, it’s thrilling. Holiday seasons are in full swing and everyone is happy–if not a little stressed. But when it all ends, the wrapping paper is thrown out, the fireworks have been shot, what are you left with? 3 more months of cold and slush. When you don’t want your kids sitting in front of the tv or computer, it can be really exhausting to try to figure out what to do to help the dark, slow days pass by with purpose and fun. That’s why this list of winter activities<\/a> was created to help you keep your kids busy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tIndoor Winter Games<\/strong>\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t1. The Most Ultimate Nerf Battle<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There’s nothing quite like building forts and arming everyone with different Nerf weapons to the entire family and letting everyone play. Make sure you hide anything fragile though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Happy Mom Hacks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t2. Nerf Targets<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Maybe you don’t feel like being shot at with foamy darts. That’s fair. Instead, try setting up targets around the house. You can use water bottles, plastic or paper cups, paper plates, or anything else you might like. Whoever has the best aim wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Happy Mom Hacks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t3. Uno<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Never underestimate the power of a good, old-fashioned game of cards, especially Uno. This game is super fun for travel<\/a> & family game night, as well as for entertaining kids without having to put too much thought or planning into it. Just go on Amazon, order some cards, and you’re ready to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Household Management 101<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t4. Keep the Balloon Up<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When the temperature dips into subzero temperatures, you might be craving an indoor game to keep you moving and warm. Nothing is simpler than blowing up a balloon, tossing it in the air, and yelling “go!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Kid Spot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t5. Indoor Balance Beam<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It’s never too cold outside to practice your balance! Using painter’s tape, create a line on the floor as long and as zig-zaggy as you please. Have your child see if they can walk the whole line. Then, have them do it backward, too. When they’re done, tape a new line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Family Fun Twin Cities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t6. Sock Hockey<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you love hockey, but you don’t want to deal with the ice of the winter season, just play it indoors–with socks! Create goals with plastic laundry baskets, select a goalie, and use socks as pucks to throw around!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Family Fun Twin Cities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t7. Capture-The-Flag<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This popular summer camp game is actually really easy to play indoors! Simply divide up the family into 2 teams, have each team hide their flag, and begin the hunt! The first team to capture the other’s flag wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Pivot<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t8. Fish Bow<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Looking for something a little less active? Try Fish Bowl! Similar to charades, everyone writes down 3 nouns (person, place, or thing). All 3 of the nouns go in the bowl, then you split into 2 teams. The game is played in 3 rounds. A round is over when all the paper slips have been guessed. One player at a time goes up for 30 seconds and pulls a slip of paper out of the bowl, then their team has to guess what is on the paper. If they guess it before time runs out, that same player draws another slip and the process is repeated. At the end of the round, all the slips go back in and the next round begins. In the first round, they can use words to explain it. The second round only motions\/movements. The third round is a single word. Whichever team has the most points at the end of the 3 rounds, wins!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Fun Attic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t9. Indoor Bowling<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Using pins (or water bottles) and a ball, set up your own indoor bowling alley! This indoor activity is simple and easy fun for all. Simply keep score as you usually would and have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Preschool Toolkit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t10. Indoor Scavenger Hunt<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This next indoor activity can be as easy or as difficult as you choose to make it! Take vague pictures of or describe objects around your house and send the kids out to find them. Each household object provides a new clue for where to go next. The winner gets the prize at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Thirty Handmade Days<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\t11. Domino Chain<\/strong>\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n