After months spent at home, it’s no surprise that many of us are running out of ideas to keep playtime fresh. Because of physical distancing protocols, many of our go-to activities are off limits, putting the pressure on parents to supercharge the fun factor for their kids. The good news: simple activities, whether inside or outside, pay off big. And among the most important are outdoor adventures, says Hartley Banack, an outdoor education lecturer in the faculty of education, at University of British Columbia. “Kids’ connections to other creatures, to places, to water, to sky, to rock—all of that happens by being outdoors.” Get inspired with our top 10 winter activities for kids.