I adore winter and all of the fun that comes along with it…I love to curl up by the fire, bundle up in my favorite boots and scarves, and drink a ton of hot chocolate. However, now that we have a toddler sometimes I feel a little cooped up when it’s cold outside, and Jackson gets very antsy on those wet and cold days where we are trapped indoors!

Thankfully, there are about a zillion different ways to keep him occupied when we’re stuck inside – here are more than 40 ideas for keeping your little ones happy and busy when it’s too cold to leave the house!

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  • Take all of the pillows off the couch and build an obstacle course!
  • Make some soap clouds! It’s a science experiment and an art project!
  • Play with water beads! I used to use these as a sensory activity in my classroom all the time when I taught elementary school, but I hadn’t thought to try them with Jackson. He would love this activity so much!

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  • Play Snowman Bowling! I love this idea for Jackson!
  • Make a quiet book. This requires a little extra work on your part, but just imagine how long it would keep your toddler busy! This would be fantastic with older toddlers, and would be a great activity for the car too.

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How do you like to stay busy when it’s too cold to go outside?