Have a hot chocolate tasting. Have each family bring a different kind of hot chocolate–from peppermint hot chocolate, to cinnamon hot chocolate, to hot chocolate made with real cream and melted bars, what better way to warm up after a playgroup outdoor winter playtime than to nestle in with hot chocolate and story time. Decorate your mugs with sprinkles, confectioner’s sugar or cinnamon candies.

Make a snowflake chain:
Here’s some great sites to help you and your playgroup make beautiful snowflakes. http://highhopes.com/snowflakes.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_12257_cut-paper-snowflake.html
http://snowflakes.barkleyus.com/

If you are in a region of the country where it’s snow, then get on out there and make some snow angels and a snowman! Want to know how to make a good one? (It’s not as easy as you think, if you want a big one that actually stays together) Here’s how:
http://www.catalogs.com/info/outdoor/build-a-snowman.html

Too far South for snow? Here’s some fun winter crafts ideas:
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/snowpeople/Snow_People_Projects.htm

Don’t forget about our animal friends. Get some pinecones, smear them with peanut butter and roll them in birdseed. Hang them on trees and then go inside and watch from your windows for squirrels and birds to enjoy their special treat.

Be sure to bring your cameras. What’s cuter than kids all bundled up with only their rosy cheeks, red noses and grins showing on a winter day! Remember that snow is reflective so be sure to check your lighting.
Capturing a snowball fight on video just might land you on America’s Funniest Home Videos–you never know when something cute or crazy might happen, so be ready~

After winter is over, be sure to recycle those winter coats. Your little one won’t be able to fit in it next year, so why not do a coat swap with your playgroup–or donate to a local charity? Have everyone bring a new bag of socks and sock hats and drop them off at a shelter. So many families are struggling to make ends meet. Nothing says you care more than new socks.