Great Indoor Winter Play Ideas!

Released on: June 24, 2008, 5:30 am

Press Release Author: Barbara Greenspan (Pediatric Occupational Therapist)

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: The weather outside may be frightful, so spend some quality
time together and enjoy!

Press Release Body: Even though it is soooo cold outside, you can still play indoors
with your children and get their bodies moving!!!
Remember, children learn through movement. Here are 10 great ideas to do inside.
1. MAKE A FORT: And if you want some help, we have the Superfort. Use that as a
start, gather some extra blankets, pillows and small chairs and start building a
cozy spot. You will be amazed at the creative thinking that evolves!


2. DESIGN AN OBSTACLE COURSE: Use sofa cushions, chairs, small tables, jump ropes
and mats. Design a course where your child moves his body up, down and all around.
Learn about prepositions at the same time (over, under and through).

3. COOK: Make playdough, cookies, pizza. Get those arms and hands mixing and moving!



4. BUILD A HOUSE: Use ebeanstalk's Unit Blocks or chose from our other 10 types of
blocks and build castles, garages and pretend beach scenes (wishful thinking!). Use
the opportunity to learn about shapes through building.


5. PAINT: Move those arms and paint big pictures. ebeanstalk's Door Easel is a great
way to cover lots of space while making huge arm movements.



6. CALGON, TAKE ME AWAY: Relax in a warm bath and have some water fun! Gather up
lots of animals and play games in water. Bring a bit of warmth to your day! We have
the Jungle Waterfall and Tub Tunes. Make a musical jungle in the tub!


7. SING A SONG: Gather up the instruments and make a marching band! March all over
the house while shaking a tambourine.


8. LET'S PLAY DRESS UP: Get all dressed up in costumes and put on a show! Invite the
neighbors, too!

9. FIGURE THIS OUT: Curl up by the fire and do some puzzles. With older children (3
and up), teach them to do the outside border first, then the inside last. Help them
match colors together. Show them the picture on the box. Strong visual skills make
good learners!


The weather outside may be frightful, so spend some quality time together and enjoy!
10. ANYTHING ELSE: I'm sure I missed some fun activities.please let me know other
fun-in-the-house activities.
Happy Hibernating!
ebeanstalk.com



Web Site: http://www.ebeanstalk.com

Contact Details: eBeanstalk
50 Water Street
Norwalk, CT 06854

Phone: 203-854-9600

fax number: 203 854 5590

Email: customerservice@ebeanstalk.com

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