Tis' the season for school delays, closings, and plenty of sick days, which ultimately leads to stressed-out parents and stir-crazy kids. If you're tired of hearing "I'm booorrrred!" ... well, we have ideas for you. To help everyone's sanity, we've compiled our favorite activities, recipes, crafts, and games to keep everyone happy to keep your family busy and entertained at home during this time off school.

• 40 Indoor Activities for Kids Stuck inside 
• 7 Books About Winter Younger Kids Will Love
• Indoor Play Places
• Check Out a New Library
• Check out passes to local attractions and museums from a New Castle Public Library

Crafts

• Chill Out! 5 DIY Winter Crafts & Activities You Can Do With Kids
• Puffy Winter Slime: Fluffy and Fun for Kids of All Ages 
• How to Create a Winter Wonderland Sensory Bin
• DIY Modeling Dough Keeps Kids Busy
• Easy Rainbow Activities To Do With Kids

More Arts & Crafts

Snow Fun: Inside and Out

• 5 Ways for Your Kids to Have Indoor Fun with Snow
• 10 Things to Do When You Are Snowed In
• How To Make Fake Snow With Just 2 Ingredients 
• Fun! Four Ways To Have Fun With Snow
• STEM Fun: Catapult Your Way To an Indoor 'Snowball' Fight

MORE WINTER ACTIVTIES

At Home Learning

• 7 Books About Winter Younger Kids Will Love
• 10 Family-Friendly Podcasts
• Roll Into Creativity With This Dice Throwing Picture Prompt 
• Books, Games, & Toy Recommendations

MORE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Grab The Lab Coat

• Kid Science: How to Make Ice Crystals in Your Kitchen
• Sweet Science: 5 Fun Experiments Kids Can Do With Candy 
• 5 Minute Science: Create a Cloud in a Jar A cloud in a jar
• STEAM Fun: How To Clean a Penny

 MORE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS

If all else fails, everyone loves food. 

• Drinks
• Soups
• Main Entrees
• Desserts
• Cooking Fun
• How to Create a Monthly Meal Plan, Plus Free Planning Pages