If you are anywhere around Seattle, or know someone who is, then you already know that we have seen more snow in the last week than usual. Since February started, school has only been open on three days, and all for less than a full day of school. So what do we do to keep from going completely crazy?
We go outside daily, even though it takes an hour to get everyone dressed — 2-year-olds are terrible at putting on mittens and zipping their snow pants over their boots. At most, we last about an hour outside before the kids get hungry or cold. I’m all for cute photos of snow angels and snow mountain climbing, but an hour is often not enough time to truly wear my kids out.
Enter painter’s tape. I use painter’s tape for all kinds of kid activities. Here’s a list to spark your imagination!
Tissue paper collages on contact paper taped to the wall with painter’s tape.
Snowy scenes on the window with transparent contact paper taped to the window with painter’s tape and a few cotton balls and swaps.
An obstacle course that included a flat “balance beam” from painter’s tape, a taped box on the floor for jumping, and “x” marks to put our hands on when doing donkey kicks.
A race track for cars to zoom around.
City blocks outlined in blue tape, with Duplo buildings and cars.
And my personal favorite: throwing balls of paper at a giant web of tape across a doorway, with the most points for the person who get the most balls to stick.
What tips and tricks are getting you and your family through the snow storm?
