Playing involves indoor and outdoor activities. Both are vital and important for the physical and emotional well-being of the children. They promote independence, learning, health and social interaction. Hence, most of the plays are done outdoors. In times wherein the kids cannot go out because of the weather, there are still indoor activities that your children can enjoy doing.
5 Minutes For Mom.Com shares some of the following enjoyable indoor activities that can keep your children busy at home:
1. Throw a Tea Party
A good tea party can develop your kid's social interaction. Parenting.com states that the tea party must be pleasurable with the company of friends. It is fun and your little ones will surely appreciate it. Serve them with real teas such an herbal tea from edible flowers, dried herbs or dried leaves.
2. Play with Food
Teach your kids how to cook or bake some cupcakes or cakes. Let the children design them. You can also make lollipop chocolates and allow the kids to decorate them. They can also make fun designs with a cup of vegetables and fruits.
3. Camp Indoors
Children love camping. You can set up a tent indoor and eat camping foods.
4. Make Paper Airplanes
There are some paper airplanes in a store that you can fold or you can make simple airplanes then let them fly inside your house. This is very interesting and so much fun for toddlers.
5. Make a Collage
Cutting is fun for toddlers. Teach them how to make a collage by cutting the pictures of their favorite things or foods from old magazines. However, don't provide them with sharp scissors.
6. Have a Dance Party
Children love dancing. Turn their favorite music and permit them to dance in your living room. Enjoy the moves!
7. Play Board Games
There are many board games that you can play with your children such as Frozen Monopoly, Go Fish and Old Maid. This is fun while it can also enhance their thinking capabilities.
8. Play "Pin-The-Tail"
Pin-the-tail of the donkey is an exciting game. And children have a tendency to shout when the pinning the tail on the donkey is being done. You can also make your own game such as "Pinning the Nose of Olaf." Draw a picture of Olaf without his nose and make a carrot nose out of orange cardboard then let your toddlers pin Olaf's nose properly.
9. Have an "Easter Egg" Hunt
Children like to play with eggs. Decorate the eggs and hide them inside your house. Children must look for the eggs. The child who gets the most number of eggs is the winner. Prepare a prize for the winning child.
10. Have a Creative Play
Let the kiddos draw their self-portraits or something that they have in mind. The coloring is cool and fun for them. Let them color their masterpieces and display them on your walls -- instant DIY art gallery.
Make everyone's imagination and creativity work. Make the most out of your quality time together!
