How to Play in the Snow

You don't have to be that old to know how to play in the snow. Little ones learn from an early age that the cold, wet and white stuff that falls from the sky is fun. As time goes by we may forget just how fun playing in the snow can be.

Here's a little reminder of some of the simple yet festive things you can do when Jack Frost does his magic and sends some fluffy snow your way.

One of the simplest ways to play with snow is to stick your tongue out and try to catch snowflakes on it. What a joy the first snowfall of the year brings with the cold crisp nip in the air and the tingly taste of the cool snow as it melts on your tongue and tickles your nose.

If you want to get your whole body in on the fun you can lie down in the snow and brush your arms up and down above your head while your feet and legs swoosh the snow out and in to form angel patterns on the ground. Making snow angels is a favorite way to play in the snow.

Another great way to enjoy playing in the snow is to build a snowman. Start with a snowball and start rolling. The more snow you have the bigger you can make your snowman. It's lots of fun to dress him up and even make him a lady friend and family.

Throwing snowballs and building a snow fort or igloo was a must when you had a blizzard and were off from school with your friends. Oh the delight you felt as a kid hearing that it was a Snow Day! You couldn't get your hat and gloves and boots on fast enough to get out there and frolic in the snow. Relive that feeling with some little ones in your life now.

If you have a good hill nearby sledding is a great way to enjoy a snowy day or evening. Whether it's a toboggan, sled or saucer, sliding downhill with the wind in your face is exhilarating winter fun.

When you've had your fill of the cold you can go inside and have a steamy mug of hot cocoa and warm up by the fire and after your toes thaw you might even go outside and do it all over again.