One of the best parts of homeschooling is the freedom to build your own community — your own “tribe.” Instead of being limited by classrooms or age-based groupings, homeschoolers can form friendships based on shared interests, values, learning styles, and family rhythms.
And the wonderful news? You don’t need permission or a formal group to get started. A simple meetup at a park, library, or favorite local spot can spark friendships that last for years.
If you’re looking for inspiration, be sure to read our recent article on building authentic homeschool community — it’s full of practical tips and encouragement for families across New Hampshire.
If you’re thinking about hosting a seasonal get-together or activity, go for it! Post it in our GSHE Community Forums so other families can join in. You might be surprised how many people are hoping for the exact kind of connection you want to create.
Below are some easy, low-stress ways to meet other homeschoolers in winter, make friends, and strengthen your family’s homeschool community.
Outdoor Winter Activities for Homeschoolers
These simple outdoor ideas help families connect, get fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of a New Hampshire winter.
- Attend a local winter festival or craft fair
- Invite families to your favorite sledding hill
- Go ice skating at a pond or indoor rink
- Build a snowman, igloo, or snow fort
- Try snow painting with spray bottles of colored water
- Take a winter hike and observe wildlife and seasonal changes
- Make ice lanterns or frozen nature suncatchers
- Set up a winter scavenger hunt (indoor or outdoor)
- Visit a local sugar house (late winter during maple season)
Cozy Indoor Homeschool Meetups
Indoor gatherings are perfect for colder days and help kids and parents build deeper friendships.
- Make holiday treats or host a hot cocoa bar
- Organize a cookie exchange
- Plan a family board game or puzzle afternoon
- Host a winter-themed movie day with popcorn and blankets
- Arrange a “cabin fever” play date at a gym, YMCA, or trampoline park
- Host a Valentine’s Day party with a craft or activity
- Coordinate a “winter reading day” with favorite books and cozy blankets
- Make homemade snow ice cream
Creative Indoor Projects for Homeschool Families
Hands-on creativity is a great way to bring families together.
- Create handmade gifts or winter crafts
- Make clay ornaments or orange-slice garlands
- Design nature-printed holiday cards
- Do a series of winter-themed art projects
- Start a winter nature journal or sketchbook
- Collaborate on a puppet show and perform at a senior center
- Try winter STEM activities like growing crystals or making paper snowflakes
- Create paper lanterns or tissue-paper snowflakes
- Make birdseed ornaments or build a feeder and track winter birds
Homeschool Community Service Ideas, Winter Edition
Seasonal service projects help kids develop empathy and give back to the community.
- Visit a retirement home to sing Christmas carols
- Shovel snow for seniors, veterans, or neighbors needing assistance
- Organize a mitten, hat, or blanket drive
- Collect food for a local pantry as a winter service project
- Host a Valentine’s Day craft party for another group (seniors, veterans, or younger kids)
Find Even More Community Through GSHE
GSHE members can find additional support, events, meetups, and discussions inside our Community Forums, where we personally approve new memberships — typically within 24 hours.
You’ll also find several family-based local homeschool groups in our Resource Directory, offering real connection and authentic community.
If you haven’t joined yet, we encourage you to join GSHE — membership is free, and it includes access to our monthly newsletter, how-to guides, forums, resources, and more.
