January- Bundling Up and Playing Outside
BUNDLING UP AND PLAYING OUTSIDE The coldest winter months are upon us. Here is some information about why it is good to get outside for our little ones! There are many benefits that come with playing outdoors, even when it is cold. Your little ones get to see the outside world through a new lense! Increases in exercise and using different muscles Getting fresh air and avoiding bacteria New challenges and problem solving- motor planning and figuring out how to maneuver the terrain Vitamin D exposure Some activities to do to introduce winter play to your little one: Playing seek and find with items in the snow Spray paint art: fill spray bottles with water and food coloring and draw in the snow Target snowball: Hanga target on a tree or lean it up against something, and let the little ones take aim with a snowball Tic Tac Toe: use pine cones, twigs and sticks outside to make a grid and play tic tac toe Snowflake magnifying: use black const