- I threw this Blog together in about 45 mins. in between playing with my son and cleaning up the house, don't make excuses on why things cant get done. They will get done if you want them to. there's always options!!--
So if you haven't showered mom, do it now... or wait, BUT Get yourself ready to have some fun.
Activity #1 : Singing in the Rain
- Since it is already raining. go get your boots on... or take them off and go play in the puddles and mud with your kids! The temp. needs to be no cooler than 38 degrees F outside, So they don't freeze!!! Puddles and mud every kid likes. Don't let them not be silly and themselves just because you don't want them to get dirty. Join in the FUN! Sing, Dance, and play in the rain!
Activity #2: FORT
Its time to get your dinning room tables, pillows and blankets out for an amazing tent! Boys love it, Girls love it, moms and dads love it... so make it! Leave it up the entire day... clean it up when its dinner or bed time. FUN FUN. Do I really need to go into a tutorial?
Activity #3: Make a play city!
Grab some tape and tape roads and places onto the floor. Use your Cars and Blocks to build a city. Have a cool car rack you could pretend play. Super fun, Easy Clean up!
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Activity #4: BLOCKS!
Grab your kids blocks and build! This little "Game" catches my sons eye for about 45 mins. Longer if i play along. You can even make A play city with the blocks and put your match box cars in. It is fun and time consuming either way!
Activity #5 : Finger Painting
Finger painting on Paper Plates!
Activity #6: Coloring
Grab a coloring book and go to town, make one for every one you know and place it in a folder. When you see them, give it to them. Make your 3 year old very proud of his work.
Activity #7: Baking
Make your own packages (recipe here) and Mix up some cookies with your kiddo. They love seeing and tasting the results (so does daddy). Again, this will make your child very proud of his/her work that he has accomplished!
Activity #8: Cloud Dough
Cloud dough is so much fun! there are so many cool things about cloud dough, it feels cool. Smells cool. And if you keep it in a Gallon Zip lock baggie it lasts you a long time to use over and over! This will keep my son busy for about 30 minutes. Click this link here to get recipe.
Activity #9:Play Dough
Making play dough is not only cheaper but it is a lot more fun to do at home! Making play dough is something your kids will love! they get to make the coolest thing in the world right in their kitchen! Click this link to get recipe.
Activity #10: Cleaning games & fun
Okay. Fun cleaning games are not hard to find. Its all about mamma or baby sitters attitude towards the game. Grab a kitchen timer. set it for 3 minutes. Grab some cookies or some candy. Less that 10 more than 5. When the timer goes off and the floor is picked up give them all of the candies! If not subtract the candy to the amount of toys left on the floor. This will help motivate them to get their toys picked up and their room cleaned. My son really loves this game.
Activity #11: Make Stamps!
Activity #12: Dance PARTY!
Go to www.aol.com or www.klove.com and click the radio on the top right corner. Turn on some awesome free music! Turn off TV's put your hair all crazy and get them dancing! Moms always say "no running in the house" but in this case, chase each other and tickle. Even do a tango dance with your kiddo in your hands.
Activity #13: Rice Play
Rice is a great sensory play for kids. It is okay to eat, not always suggested but its obviously non toxic. Poor your rice into a cake pan with measuring cups and spoons. Make sure the kiddos know the rules but it is a cool fun game and it will really get their attention!
Activity #14: Mommy gets a make over
Since i have a boy, i don't always like it when he puts make up on. He LOVES my make up so... today I'm letting him put make up on me! Its a fun thing for him and a cool bonding experience for us and Maybe ill let him put some on too! ... MAYBE
Activity #15: STORY TIME
Grab your books, get in your fort and start reading!
Activity #16: Grocery Store
Make a trip the the dollar or grocery store. Make a short list. Make sure you have your deals from. www.couponmom.com and your coupons from www.coupons.com and go! But SAVE YOUR MONEY! don't just go and spend $50 on junk you don't need! Be smart moms!
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Activity #17: Zip lock Painting
Fill a Gallon Zip lock bag with finger paint, let them go to town! Just no scratching the bag, it will break. Tape it to a sliding door or window. Let them play! Mess FREE! Tutorial Here
Activity #18: Car ride
If the sun does or does not come out. GO FOR A DRIVE! These are fun to do. go down dirt roads, ways you have never taken before. Doesn't have to be long but just make a fun time!
Activity #19: Make a book!
Make up a story, write it down. have your kid draw pictures or scribble. Have them tell you what to put in the story. Bind it together or staple it, give it to daddy and for others to see!
Activity #20: Movie and Nap Time
If all else fails, or you have done a few games/ projects on here, Cuddle up, pop in a movie, and take a NAP!
My son is now 4 years old. Its the rainy season again and I have a few NEW ideas!!!
Activity #21: Memory cards and puzzles! I have deifnately noticed as my son has gotten older i am not longer trying to push games on him that he is unable to do. He is chalk full of energy and everyone knows it! We need to chanel the energy into something positive. When your child is ready, start doing puzzles and memory cards with them! Sit down, set the timer for 5 mins see how many matchs you can get in that amount of time. Try to let your child be more independent as hes learning how to memorize. Just make life fun for them! No sence of them growing up when they are preschoolers and toddlers!
Activity #22: Let them make lunch! Teach them how to make popcorn in the microwave and put peanut butter and jelly on their bread! They may not do it perfect but independence comes with responsibility and makng sure their momma eats is definately somewhere to start!
