Kicksledding, Minnesota
By Jessica Shallow
What a fun experience it is to try kicksledding, or Spark as it is called in it's originating countries. This was...
Make a snow fort
Do you have a snow fort memory from your childhood? I do…
One of my fondest childhood snow forts was in rural Norway. My father...
A heart in a tree
Last Friday we went for a skate only to find the skating rink covered in rainwater. We still had some fun outdoor time playing...
A beginners guide how to gear up for skiing
"This article was first published in November 2009 and was edited in January 2020."
By Mari Syverstad
I think all of us remember the excitement of...
10 ways to play with ice
Last week we had a few cold days in Toronto, but with little snow. So what do you do when there are freezing conditions...
Pinecones
We have had great fun in our outdoor playgroup lately. Five years after my first outdoor playgroup with my first-born daughter, I’m starting a...
Holiday crafts
Happy Holidays
Go Outside and Play wreath By Courtney
However you celebrate this Holidays season, it is an excellent time of year to do some craft...
Bottle Games
Bottle games
Prepare plastic bottles
Get some plastic bottles, fill them with water, and then add a little food coloring. Teach your children about...
