Holiday Snowball Hunt and Snowball Fight Activity

By Julie Pirkle

Whether they’re used to a white Christmas or one that’s sunny and bright, preschoolers will flip for the holiday snowball hunt and snowball fight activity. Piles of white, fluffy cotton balls make delightful faux snowballs. Preschoolers will be excited to hunt for these special “snowballs,” culminating in a thrilling snowball fight with mom or some of their preschool friends.

What You Will Need

Cotton Balls, approximately three bags

A Pail or Bucket

What to Do

Step 1:

Hide the cotton balls around the house in piles of approximately eight pieces.

Step 2:

Instruct your preschooler to search for the cotton ball snow and collect it in his/her pail.

Step 3:

Once your preschooler has found all the cotton snowballs, it’s time for an old-fashioned snowball fight with mom. In an open area, you and your preschooler will squeal with delight as you throw cotton snowballs at one another.

Holiday Snowball Hunt and Snowball Fight Activity Tip

A few hours before hiding your cotton snowballs, put the cotton balls in the refrigerator. Preschoolers will be thrilled when the faux snowballs they find are cool to the touch.

More Holiday Snowball Hunt and Snowball Fight Activity Fun

After your faux snowball hunt and fight, arrange the cotton balls in one large pile so your preschooler can make “snow” angels.

Holiday Snowball Hunt and Snowball Fight Activity For Groups or Preschool Parties

The holiday snowball hunt and snowball fight activity is easy to adjust for groups or preschool Christmas parties. You’ll need one pail or bucket for each participant and approximately two bags of cotton balls per preschooler.

Tip: You’ll want to have a video camera on hand for this one. The holiday faux snowball fight is certain to be a hilarious and amusing preschool spectacle.

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