From a previous nature walk, use the items collected to make a collage. Your children may have gathered leaves, sticks and maybe even some weeds. Be open to the idea of what your child is interested in and allow them to explore. What else could you use for your collages? Stickers, glitter, cut up pieces of paper. Be creative and have fun!
Make play dough and have your children help you pour and stir the ingredients. This is a great way to incorporate language and encourage more talking! Kool-Aid Play Dough is a favorite among those in early intervention. What else can you bake or cook with your children? What about brownies, cookies, soup, pizza . . .?
Remember when you used to build forts with your siblings or maybe even your parents and friends? Rekindle that memory with your kids! How fun to gather your sheets, blankets and flashlights and build a fort. Read books while snuggling in it!
For more ideas of activities to do with your child indoors, look at these websites. They are filled with activities and ideas.
http://fun.familyeducation.com/hobbies-and-interests/games/33380.html
http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/activities/indoor/
These are just a few of so many fun activities and ideas out there. Be resourceful, have fun and enjoy your time spent with your children. Follow your child's lead in finding new and exciting things to do.
Kool-Aid Play Dough Recipe:
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 teaspoons cream of tarter
1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid
1 cup water
Mix dry ingredients. Add oil and water. Cook over medium heat until mixture forms a ball. Pour onto waxed paper or bread board and knead.
Mixing with Kool-Aid gives the dough surprising scents: lemon, cherry, lime, orange, and will last for weeks in an airtight container.
NOTE: If child eats this, it is non-toxic.
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