Snow Day Drawing Ideas for Kids
School's canceled for snow! These snow day drawing ideas keep kids busy indoors: snowy scenes, winter animals, snowman designs and cozy drawing games.
Snow days are perfect for drawing. Kids can design snowmen before building them, draw winter animals, create snowy scenes from the window and play drawing games while warming up with hot cocoa. Cute, simple animals make a great snow day project.
A surprise snow day means a full day at home. Mixing outdoor play with cozy drawing keeps everyone happy.
Before going outside
- Design a snowman. Plan it on paper first.
- Snow fort blueprint. Draw your dream fort.
- Sled race map. Draw the best sledding route.
After coming inside
- Draw your snowman. How does it compare to the plan?
- Window view. Draw the snowy scene outside.
- Snow animals. Draw animals playing in snow.
Cute winter animals
How to Draw: Cute Cartoon Animals has round, friendly animals that look adorable with a scarf and hat added. Draw a penguin sledding, a bear building a snowman or a bunny in earmuffs.
Snow day drawing games
- Snowflake designs. Draw symmetrical snowflakes.
- Winter charades. Draw winter activities; others guess.
- Hot cocoa monster. Draw a mug of cocoa with a face.
- Snowball fight comic. Draw the epic battle.
Cozy setup
Blankets, cocoa and drawing at the kitchen table. A snow day is a chance to slow down. For more indoor ideas, see rainy day drawing activities.
Questions parents ask
What can kids draw on a snow day?
Snowman designs, snowy window scenes, winter animals, snowflakes and snowball fight comics.
How do I keep kids busy on a snow day?
Mix outdoor play with cozy indoor activities like drawing, baking and games.
What is a fun winter drawing for kids?
Cute animals in winter clothes, like a penguin sledding or a bear in a scarf, are fun and easy.
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