Austin doesn’t get many winter storms, but when we do, the whole city acts like someone unplugged the world. Roads close, schools shut down, and suddenly every kid in town is stuck inside staring out the window like, “Is this… snow? Ice? Magic?”
And with friends scattered across town, kids still want to play — even if no one can leave the house.
Below are fun, silly ways they can stay connected from home while Austin waits for the thaw.
By
Birgit Sund on January 22, 2026
Looking for ways to spend quality time and bond with your preschooler and teach him or her basic skills that help him or her master Kindergarten at the same time?
The Preschool Box, is a monthly subscription box for children ages 3 to 6, created by Christina Schnell, a Pflugerville kindergarten teacher turned stay-at-home mom whose goal it is to share her passion for teaching with others and help preschoolers get excited about learning and reading.
What's inside the box? Find out here and enter for a chance to win 1 Preschool Box for your little one.
By
Birgit Sund on December 14, 2017