Settle into the joy of winter and spark creativity with custom winter wear with this activity.

Materials

• Cardstock paper
• White crayon
• Watercolor paints
• Pom-poms
• Glue

Instructions

1. Draw a winter hat shape on a white piece of cardstock and cut it out. Have your little create fun designs on the hat using a white crayon.
2. Have kids paint the hats with watercolors. The crayon will reveal the designs once painted over!
3. Once dry, glue a pom-pom at the top of the hat to complete the look.
4. Once you’ve made your paper hats, put on real ones and head outside — and snap pics of your kids in their element for your Qeepsake journal!

In the winter months, it can be tough to think of energy-expending activities. Here are a few ideas.

Bundle up. Unless temps really take a dive, make an effort to get outside for even 10-15 minutes a day.

Look for indoor playspaces. Spots like these offer your littles the much-needed chance to run around.

Try some classes. Even if you’ve got a kiddo under one or two, there may be music or gymnastics classes in your area that fit the bill.