| Winter is here... the days are getting shorter, the | | | | Put your favourite music on and dance around the |
| weather is cold and wet, and the kids are bored | | | | house, the kids will love it and its good exercise |
| with being inside, so it's time to have some Fun! | | | | too. |
| This list of fun things to do in Winter has been | | | | Make a big pot of soup, let the kids grate the |
| compiled by Aussie Mums and their kids who love | | | | vegetables, measure and add the ingredients, stir |
| to play together, keep active and have fun... | | | | it and then have it for dinner. |
| Build a cubby house indoors, make it big enough | | | | Play dress ups or let's pretend, a few more layers |
| to fit in a friend or two and have a picnic lunch | | | | of clothes on a winters day never goes astray. |
| inside. | | | | Do a jigsaw puzzle or have a games tournament, |
| Rug up in jackets, and woolly hats pull on your | | | | winter days are great for a long Monopoly game. |
| gumboots and go out and jump in puddles. | | | | Rug up in your warmest clothes put on some |
| Visit your local library and stock up on books to | | | | sturdy shoes, grab the umbrella and go for a long |
| read together, some libraries have free activities | | | | walk. |
| or story telling sessions. | | | | Go on an excursion to the local museum or art |
| Have a movie day, pile the pillows on the couch | | | | gallery and look at all the interesting exhibits. |
| and snuggle up under some blankets and watch | | | | Try ice-skating, roller-skating or ten pin bowling - |
| your favourite movies. | | | | these are all great activities for wet winter days. |
| Take the ball to the park; you can kick the | | | | Have a craft afternoon, make some snowflakes |
| football or soccer ball around or practice throwing | | | | and hang around the house, or do some colouring |
| hoops. | | | | in. |
| Cook some yummy treats then have a special | | | | Go to the Movies and see the latest kids feature |
| afternoon tea with hot chocolate and your | | | | or a really funny comedy suitable for all ages, |
| homemade treats. | | | | don't forget the popcorn. |