How to Bring the Fun of Snow Indoors

Young children love to play in the snow but the bitter cold temperatures outdoors and the deep snow drifts can make it difficult for them. One way to let them enjoy the snow is to bring it indoors... into the bathtub. The tub keeps the snow frozen for hours and they are able to really enjoy it! Not to mention it is a great way to get the driveway shoveled!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A snowy day
• A snow shovel
• 5 gallon bucket
• Bathtub
• Waterproof gloves
• Toys such as shovels, and pails

1. Go out and shovel your driveway or walkway if needed, if not then just fill the 5 gallon bucket with several loads of snow. Take these in and dump them into the bathtub. Repeat this until you have the amount of snow that your children want.
2. Have the kids put waterproof gloves on and let them play with the toys. You can even have them put thier boots on and climb right in like a sandbox.
3. Have them build a snowman or make snow balls and throw them at the shower walls. You can draw targets with soap crayons to make a game out of it.
4. When they are totally done you may have to run some hot water in the shower to melt the snow because it can last for a long time in there!

Tips & Warnings

• Be prepared to have them in there playing for a very long time!
• Have some hot chocolate ready when they are done.
• Take lots of pictures.
• Make sure that thier gloves are waterproof, otherwise their fingers could get too cold and wet. Check often to make sure hands are not too cold.
• Place towels down on the floor to collect water so the floor does not become slippery, causing a fall.