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Indoor Snow Play Activity

Indoor snow play

Are you looking for an engaging activity to keep your child occupied? Look no further! This hands-on activity is perfect for both little ones and big kids alike. Today it's cold and snowy outside, making it the perfect day to play in the snow. 

This activity was a hit with my daughter - it's fun and a bit messy! Just make sure to clear an area beforehand for this creative play. Here are the materials you'll need to get started:




To make your own play snow, you will need the following materials: cornstarch, shaving cream (a cheap bottle will suffice), glitter (optional), felt piece (if you want to build a snowman with a scarf), buttons, beads (light blue and white work well for snowflakes) and Christmas cookie cutters. If you want to add arms to your snowman, you'll also need a tree branch.

To make the play snow, mix cornstarch and shaving cream together until you achieve a soft and pliable consistency. You don't need to measure the exact amounts, just add enough shaving cream until the mixture feels soft and easy to shape. I used roughly half of both ingredients.
Once you've mixed everything together, your little one is ready to enjoy some hands-on fun!




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  1. AnonymousDecember 4, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    This is so cool! Thanks for the recipe. I think I will enjoy playing with this snow :)

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    1. StephanieDecember 4, 2013 at 1:47 PM

      Jayne, you're very welcome! I hope you all enjoy playing in the snow. :)

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  2. DinaDecember 4, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Aww so cute! I love it!

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    1. StephanieDecember 4, 2013 at 1:47 PM

      Dina, try it out with Thane! I bet he would love it. (It is messy, but that's okay..it's tons of fun) :)

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  3. Jennifer HaysDecember 4, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Fun! I've seen this recipe but I've never tried it. I'm glad it worked so well, I will have to keep it in mind.

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  4. Midnight CowgirlDecember 5, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    So cute!

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  5. crackercrumblifeDecember 5, 2023 at 2:32 PM

    This is fun! We will have to try it out!!

    Thanks for linking with our Comfy Cozy Christmas Linky!!

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  6. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!December 6, 2023 at 8:23 AM

    Really cute! Visiting from The Ultimate Link-up!

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