Welcome to ThinkVail– shop this list of the best gifts to keep kids active in winter featuring a scooter sled, snowball slingshot, igloo maker, snow tube, snowman decorations, excavator and more.
It can be hard to keep your kiddos entertained and get them outside once the snow flies and the temperature drops. Here are 10 great holiday gift ideas to keep kids active and looking forward to winter. This list includes sleds, ride-on excavators, igloo builders, snowball launchers, snowman decorations, snow tubes and more. Have fun and GET OUTSIDE!
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Is your kid getting bored just sledding down the hill? Open up their world and introduce them to sledding STANDING UP down the hill. Great for braver kids looking for a new adventure! Like surfing on the snow. This will keep the kids lining up for turns on this fun unique sled.
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Perfect for Family Snowball fights. Make a ton of snowballs, stock up and than let the war begin. Or send the siblings and their friends out to battle while you hang out indoors, drinking a warm cup of coffee watching the antics.
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So you have just made the perfect snowman but you can’t find the right pebbles, sticks, carrots or anything else to accessorize your snowman, enter the snowman kit. The perfect way to add tons of character to your snowy friend, everything a well-dressed snowman needs.
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Your kids will LOVE being outside while leaving dinosaur footprints to surprise and confound their friends and family members.
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Perfect for team building in siblings, friends and family. Teams of three can launch snowballs incredibly far! Try to hit the included target, or the dog or your neighbor! Get ready for some long distance combat!
You have one person holding one side of the slingshot, another on the other side and somebody is in the center holding the snowball or (snowballs) Let ‘er RIP!
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Is one of your kids a builder or architect in training? This toy makes building forts, snow houses, walls and igloos fast and easy. Kids will love hanging out in their own snow cave all day long! Build it, destroy it, build it, destroy it, for kid it just doesn’t get better than this! Buy one for each child (and/or adult) so the construction goes quickly and more fun can be had!
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Ready to rip down the hill – FAST? This is the sled for those with the need for speed. Easily fits two, an adult and a child or two kids. This sled is fast you will be the fastest sled on the hill and go further than other sleds every time.
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Does your kid LOVE construction trucks? Let them be their own foreman and operate the excavator on the ride-on crane. Tons of fun for little ones and helps with hand-eye coordination. Hours of fun picking up and dumping snow into piles. Super sturdy this will be one of the best toys you ever buy and offers year-round use. Dig and pile snow in the winter and dig and pile dirt, wood chips or sand in the summer. Kids are going to love this one and it will encourage them to go outside!
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or Unicorn, Dragon, Polar Bear, or Flamingo. Your kids will make a statement and be the center of attention at the community sled park with these super-cool snow tubes. Big-sized, fun animal shapes make these sleds unmistakable fun! The speed, smooth ride and sheer funness of the PARTY Penguin will have you fighting over who gets to use it next! You will be the hit of the slopes no matter which animal inflatable you choose!
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If your son or daughter loves tractors, they are going to go bananas over this toy. They can lift the bucket with snow and than release it, they can carry their toys or their sister in the back of the trailer and best of all it’s pedal-operated so no batteries needed and your kiddo will get a fun workout while outdoors. This German-made and engineered toy is fun, tough and durable. Keep in mind this is a toy that needs to be assembled and this assembly is not for the faint of heart. Plan from 2-4 hours for complete assembly
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We hope you found this article 10 gifts to keep kids active in winter helpful. What was your favorite winter toy when you were young and why? Is there a toy that you feel should be on this list but is not, let us know what it is so we can share it with the community. We would love to hear your thoughts, comment, stories and any experiences you have had with these toys, let us know what you think. Thanks for reading.
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I was planning to buy my cousins gifts this Christmas and I was actually thinking of what gifts I should get. This article was perfect for me. I loved all the suggestions but the Snowball Maker is a clear winner for me. My cousins really like to play outside in snow and have snowball fights with each other and the neighborhood kids, I think this will up their game. I will buy one for each of them, they will have so much fun with this.
So happy you found this article helpful. Yes the snowball maker is really fun! Just remember that it works best with packable snow, so spring snow is perfect. Make sure everybody has one so nobody is at a disadvantage because when you can make 3 snowballs at a time, those without snowball makers are going to be pummeled! have fun!
I must say that I am very glad that I have found this article because I have 2 kids and it is very hard to wear them out! I would never have thought to look for a Ride-On Excavator but it looks Awesome! I will be ordering one before the holidays, thank you for this great idea.
Hi Daniel,The Ride-On Excavator is great for smaller kids they WILL LOVE THIS! My seven year old still has a ball playing on "his machinery" You will love that it doesn't need batteries!
Thank you for this list of the perfect holiday gifts to encourage kids to get outside and be more active! Whatever you choose, your kids will have FUN. The pedal front loader tractor is a great choice for my John. He is 4-years old and loves all things construction and BIG trucks. I think digging with an excavator and driving a trailer would be an interesting adventure for him.
So happy you found this list helpful, your kiddo will love the pedal front loader! Have a wonderful holiday.
I never have any trouble getting my nephews out to play when there is a snow, they love it!! I think I’m gonna have to get 2 of the scooter sleds, or they will fight each other for it. Maybe get them 1 of the snow brick maker so they can play together. These toys are so creative and fun!! Thanks for making my Christmas list shorter. Happy holidays!
Hi Nuttanee I am so happy to hear you found some gifts for your nephews.The Scooter Sleds are super fun, but are for older kids (8 years and up) that have sledding experience. They will love you for this gift! The snow brick maker is perfect for hours of fun making snow forts!