{"id":174000001617,"date":"2023-01-09T08:48:10","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T13:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/?p=174000001617"},"modified":"2023-01-20T13:46:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:46:10","slug":"how-to-keep-kids-occupied-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/avalon-park\/2023\/01\/09\/how-to-keep-kids-occupied-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Kids Occupied This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter is well underway, and while there\u2019s no shortage of outside activities for kids, there\u2019s only so much you can do before having to come inside. It\u2019s easy for kids to become restless while indoors, and many parents don\u2019t want their children wasting hours on their devices. Here are a few fun indoor activities to keep preschool kids<\/a> and older children alike entertained and to stimulate their minds.<\/p>\n

Build an Indoor Fort<\/h2>\n

Kids love building forts to play and sleep in. You can create a simple indoor fort using blankets, pillows, boxes, or whatever else you can find to give your kids a house-within-a-house experience. To make your fort more exciting, consider adding lights or lanterns, so the kids can snuggle in with their favorite book or craft activity.<\/p>\n

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Schedule a Game Day<\/h2>\n

If the weather outside is frightful, turn the day into board game day. There are hundreds of fun board games kids and adults can enjoy, from go fish to Twister. Board games and physical games help stimulate your children\u2019s minds and encourage activity instead of being couch potatoes.<\/p>\n

Indoor Scavenger Hunts<\/h2>\n

Another fun indoor activity to chase the winter doldrums away is to have an indoor scavenger hunt. Planning an indoor scavenger hunt doesn\u2019t have to be complicated; a little imagination goes a long way. Participating in an indoor scavenger hunt not only keeps kids engaged in a fun activity, but helps them develop critical thinking skills as they work through riddles to lead them to the next item on their list.<\/p>\n

Put on a Play<\/h2>\n

Kids love dressing up and pretending to be someone else, and a play caters to both. You probably have leftover items from Halloween and Christmas that kids can dress up in and use as props to act out a story they\u2019ve read or a scene from their favorite movie for the family. You might want to record their performance to share with grandparents or other family members or for posterity\u2019s sake.<\/p>\n

Arts & Crafts<\/h2>\n

Making arts and crafts is an old standby because kids love making things and working with their hands. If you\u2019re stuck on what to make, there are thousands of ideas you can find online, ranging from creating custom bookmarks to turning old plastic bottles into toys. The great thing about crafting is that you can do well with something you have on hand, and you\u2019re only limited by your imagination.<\/p>\n

Story Time<\/h2>\n

Kids love telling and hearing stories. To pass the time and get your kids away from their gadgets, set a time each day or when you can for story time. Let your kids pick out a book, so you can read it to them. Or, turn the tables and let them read to you.<\/p>\n

Put a Puzzle Together<\/h2>\n

Putting together a puzzle can make the hours go by and give your kids a sense of accomplishment when they\u2019re finished. Like the other activities on our list, puzzles can be simple or elaborate depending on your child\u2019s age and ability.<\/p>\n

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Indoor Bowling<\/h2>\n

Keeping kids physically active inside is challenging, but indoor bowling solves that problem, and it\u2019s loads of fun too. You can purchase bowling sets online or make them with plastic bottles and a rubber ball. The great thing about setting up an indoor bowling game is that it\u2019s perfect for children of all ages, so no one feels excluded.<\/p>\n

This is a short list of the many indoor activities you and your kids can do when you\u2019re stuck inside. It\u2019s a good idea to find as many as you can and write them down, so the next time your kids complain about being bored, you can pick something and have some fun together.<\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/h2>\n

Kids R\u2019 Kids at Avalon Park has many exciting and challenging activities for kids in our VPK program<\/a> to help them learn and better prepare them for their further education. If you\u2019re interested in enrolling your child, contact us at 407-306-9035<\/strong> or reach us online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Winter is well underway, and while there\u2019s no shortage of outside activities for kids, there\u2019s only so much you can do before having to come inside. It\u2019s easy for kids to become restless while indoors, and many parents don\u2019t want their children wasting hours on their devices. 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