How to Make an Igloo or Other Snow Structure

If you live somewhere consistently cold and snowy, making an igloo or structure out of frozen bricks is a fun winter activity.

This does take a fair bit of preparation, time for the bricks to freeze, and work making the structure over the course of several days, but if your kids are game it sounds like one of those unforgettable childhood memories in the making.

Check out the post on Frugal Coupon Living for all the details on how to prep and set up this fun winter activity!

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Building an igloo is a fun and exciting winter activity for kids. It allows them to use their creativity and problem-solving skills while having fun outside in the snow. While the traditional method of building an igloo is to stack blocks of snow, there are other ways for kids to make an igloo in their yard. Here are 5 different ideas for building an igloo using different materials and techniques.

Snow Brick Igloo – Children can make an igloo using snow bricks. These can be made by packing snow into plastic container or by using a snow mold. Once the bricks are ready, kids can stack them up to create an igloo shape.

Cardboard Box Igloo – Kids can make an igloo using cardboard boxes. Cut the boxes into the shape of bricks and stack them up to create an igloo shape. Cover the boxes with snow to give it a traditional igloo look.

Ice Block Igloo – Children can make an igloo using blocks of ice. To do this, fill plastic containers with water and freeze them. Once the blocks are frozen, kids can stack them to make an igloo shape.

Snow Fort Igloo – Children can make an igloo using a snow fort as the base. They can stack blocks of snow on top of the fort to create an igloo shape.

Shaving Cream Igloo – Children can make an igloo using shaving cream. Spread shaving cream on a flat surface and shape it into an igloo using your hands or tools. Once it is shaped, you can freeze it or let it dry to create an igloo shape.

Each of these alternatives is fun and creative way to make an igloo, however, do keep in mind that weather conditions and area may vary, so make sure to be safe, and supervise children while making these projects.

Last month I shared a collection of beach crafts that used items from the beach like seashells and sand. This month’s collection is all about beach animals and things you might see at the beach that don’t require beachy materials to make. In fact you’ve probably got what you need to make most of these beach crafts in your house already.

How about paper plates? With a paper plate you can make this cute watercolor seashell from The Educator’s Spin on It, or an adorable seagull like this one from Glued to My Crafts.

Add some white beans and you can make paper plate sand dollars like Crafts by Amanda. Or use a paper plate as a frame for a sweet beach scene like this crab and turtle one from Artsy Craftsy Mom, which includes a downloadable template and instructions to make it super easy.

Or grab a paper plate and some bubble wrap to make a jellyfish like this one from Happy Toddler Playtime. If you have paper bowls instead of plates, you can also make a jellyfish from one of those, like Natural Beach Living did.

Use your stash of craft sticks and googly eyes to make crabs, fish, sharks and more with this craft idea from The Keeper of the Cheerios.

I love this little crab made with a cardboard tube from Hunny I’m Home. With this same idea I’ll bet you could make lots of different creatures.

Grab some construction paper to make the loopy tentacles on this watercolor jellyfish from Craftsy Hacks. Or make a stained glass jellyfish like this one from Life Anchored.

Make easy puffy paint to make these fun fluffy starfish from I Heart Crafty Things, or use cupcake liners to make cute little crabs (also from I Heart Crafty Things).

Turn an old pool noodle into some super cute fish with this tutorial from Happy Toddler Playtime.

And if you’ve got some leftover yarn lying around, make pompoms and turn them into turtles like these from Craftsy Hacks. (And check out my post on different ways to make pompoms if you need a refresher!)

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