When it's too wet or cold to head outdoors, these rainy day games will get you and your little one moving — and blow off some of your sweetie's steam. [courtesy of http://www.whattoexpect.com]
It doesn’t take much to rev up your little one’s motor — and keep it going (and going) for hours. That’s why it’s wise to have a bunch of indoor activities for toddlers at the ready when a drenching rain or arctic blast keeps you and your energizer bunny housebound. Sure, reading to a toddler or building block skyscrapers with him are terrific quiet activities, but you really want to burn off that excess energy, too, or you’ll have a cranky toddler on your hands come nightfall. And these rainy day games have an extra bonus: Not only will they get your little guy moving and help him practice his newfoundtoddler motor skills, but you’ll burn off some calories, too. Read more
Following ideas are discussed:
HAVE A BALL
UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS
FOLLOW THE LEADER
TUMBLE DOWN
WORKOUT
HAVE A POP
COLOR FIVE