Then take turns moving one piece one space along any adjacient line. While it's still too cold to play outside, you might want to get out some of your outdoor play things and check which ones need repair, and which ones are outgrown. Many organizations, such as Kiwanis and Purple Heart, will recondition old toys. By giving them away, you make room for new ones, as well as making someone else happy. Pick one or two simple wooden or cloth toys and learn how to fix them up yourself - your parents will probably be glad to get you some sandpaper, glue and paint, or teach you to use a needle and thread.
Herbs are often the first things planted, and the first things ready for harvest.
You can begin with a window box or table top garden and then transplant it when the soil is softer. Oregano, mint, and thyme grow well in this climate. Healing herbs might include chamomile, wild ginger, lavender, and calendula. Watch the ice breaking up and the water beginning to flow. You might bring home some pussy willow wands to root.