Snow Day Survival Guide for Parents

❄️ Snow Day Survival Tips for Parents!

Snow days sound magical until you are trapped inside with bored kids, wet boots, and rising tempers by 9 a.m. The truth is that snow days can be fun and still exhausting at the same time. With a little planning, a few clear boundaries, and some realistic expectations, you can survive the day without losing your patience. These snow day survival tips are designed to help parents keep kids regulated, homes calmer, and everyone a little happier. 

1️⃣ Get them outside (yes, really).
Fresh air + movement = better moods.
Ideas: sledding, snowmen, snow angels, shoveling “races,” or just crunching through the snow.

2️⃣ Set the boundary before they go out.
Decide ahead of time how long they’re staying out.
When you decide they’re cold or frost-bitten—they come in. No negotiations mid-snowball.

3️⃣ Prep for a calm re-entry.
Before they come inside:
•⁠  ⁠Lay towels by the door
•⁠  ⁠Have dry clothes ready
•⁠  ⁠Designate a “snow gear drop zone”
Less mess = less yelling.

4️⃣ Warm them up with simple hot cocoa ☕️
•⁠  ⁠Milk (or water)
•⁠  ⁠Cocoa mix
•⁠  ⁠Stir + smile
That’s it. Snow-day luxury.

5️⃣ Adjust expectations.
They will fight.
They will argue.
They will disagree.
Snow days are fun—but still real life.

6️⃣ And finally…
Send an extra thank-you to their teachers today.
Because they manage all of this—with 20+ kids—every day. 💛

Indoor Snowman crafts: 

Cotton Ball Snowman        

• Draw 2–3 circles on paper.                                

• Glue cotton balls inside.    

• Add face with marker or googly eyes and Pompoms!

Sock Snowman (no sewing!

• Take a white  sock.                 
• Stuff with paper towels.  
• Rubber band to make head/body                    
• Draw face with marker or glue on face with googly eyes and felt/pompoms!