Old Man Winter has come to town and is settling in for the next few months. A fun indoor and outdoor activity, whether during a birthday party or just for fun in a winter wonderland, is an easy treasure hunt in your own home. Read below for all things that relate to winter, and set treasure clues around your home for the kids to find and collect. Once all the treasures have been gathered, enjoy a cup of frothy cocoa as a wintry treat to top off the fun.

Winter Treasure Hunt Clues:

Snowflakes: Glisten and glide like foam, from snowy crystals I form.

Frost: I stick to windowpanes and cars alike, and perhaps on your nose, icy cool with delight!

Sled: Hop on me and take a ride through the snow!

Snowball: Roll me up into a perfect sphere, then take your best shot!

Winter coat: Heavy and oh so stuffy, and when out in the snow perfect for making angels so fluffy!

Mittens: Pull me over your ten little fingers, and soon your hands will be warm and tingling!

Ear muffs: I’ll keep your ears from chilling, but you may become hard of hearing!

Boots: I’m good for mud and snow; pull me on and stomp along!

Radiator/heater: In your home, in the depths of winter, turn me own so you won’t shiver!

Fireplace: Kindling, wood, ash, and soot, sit close by and I’ll warm your foot!

Skis: I will zoom you to the bottom of the hill; it’ll be so quick you’ll feel no more than a chill!

Cocoa with marshmallows: Frothy and sweet, I am the most perfect wintry treat!

--Lisa Kothari, Peppers and Pollywogs