Winter is here... the days are gtting shorter, the weather is cold and wt, and the kids are bored wth being inside, so it's time to hve some Fun! This list of fun thngs to do in Winter has ben compiled by Aussie Mums and thir kids who love to play tgether, keep active and have fun...

Bild a cubby house indoors, make it big nough to fit in a friend or two and hve a picnic lunch inside.

Rug up in jckets, and woolly hats pull on yur gumboots and go out and jmp in puddles.

Visit your local lbrary and stock up on books to rad together, some libraries have free ctivities or story telling sessions.

Have a mvie day, pile the pillows on the cuch and snuggle up under some blnkets and watch your favourite movies.

Tke the ball to the park; you can kck the football or soccer ball round or practice throwing hoops.

Cook sme yummy treats then have a spcial afternoon tea with hot chocolate and yur homemade treats.

Put your favourite msic on and dance around the huse, the kids will love it and its god exercise too.

Make a big pot of sup, let the kids grate the vgetables, measure and add the ingredients, str it and then have it for dnner.

Play dress ups or let’s prtend, a few more layers of clthes on a winters day never ges astray.

Do a jigsaw puzzle or hve a games tournament, winter days are grat for a long Monopoly game.

Rug up in yur warmest clothes put on some strdy shoes, grab the umbrella and go for a lng walk.

Go on an excursion to the lcal museum or art gallery and lok at all the interesting exhibits.

Try ce-skating, roller-skating or ten pin bowling – thse are all great activities for wet wnter days.

Have a craft afternoon, mke some snowflakes and hang around the huse, or do some colouring in.

Go to the Mvies and see the latest kids fature or a really funny comedy sitable for all ages, don’t forget the ppcorn.

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