"Rain, rain, go, come back another day!"
It is stuck in wet weather it is a challenge for the active, curious children.
The Wii, DVDs and computer games are a good way of waiting on a rainy day, sometimes more trouble than worth the penalty, especially when they cause brother petty arguments and disputes.
Do so what you can do this winter to keep your children engaged and entertaining when you can't get out?
There are three large toys tips to help you survive the winter blues.
1. Choose toys and games that their children can play with independent
Teachers and children's health professionals recommended that children have to learn to play happily in their own. Children need parents to play with them or to be arbiter of its arguments start, forget the opportunity to develop self-sufficiency.
Puzzle is a great way to develop independent play.
If it comes with five pieces or 500 pieces, a puzzle can also while away hours no matter what the time.
To choose a puzzle, make sure to select one that is appropriate for their age and skill level.
Younger children are more successful when their puzzle:
They contain large objects and different colors They are based on a photograph with clear lines between objects Based on an educational topic or current favorite character. They have pieces of obvious border that can be connected first.
Older children can enjoy a more difficult puzzles that will take several days to complete - but don't forget to set this expectation at the beginning so that your child knows that it will take time to complete the puzzle. Also, make sure that the unfinished puzzle is stored in a safe place where brothers could not ruin the efforts of his eldest son.
2. Choose games that have clear rules
Cooperative game is a skill that kids need to learn. It requires communication, collaboration and commitment - some adults even difficult things!
Board Games are a great way to develop skills of cooperative play. An additional benefit is that you can also develop thinking and skills of children's learning.
There are hundreds of games on the market and many have updates for 'junior' suitable for children under the age of 10. Make sure you choose games that are appropriate for the age and interest of your child.
Some games that promote mathematics, problem solving and counting skills include:
Snakes and ladders Monopoly Chess Trouble Battleships Mastermind
Games that encourage creative thinking, storytelling and literacy are:
Scrabble Pictionary Boggle Hilarious headlines Celebrity head
Card games are another great reservoir for wet weather. Also have the advantage of being super portable and as well be very useful in airports, waiting rooms or homes of friends and family who do not have children and do not toys around to keep children occupied.
A regular Pack of cards can be used for games such as:
Memory/concentration Go Fish Rummy Blackjack (without the game, of course!)
Other card games that are associated with superheroes such as Pokeman and Bakugans are also participating to imaginative guys, while old favorites as one can be played by the entire family.
3. Foster children's creativity
Wet winter days are a perfect time to develop creative and imaginative abilities of his son. Children love have expanded opportunities to build an own world and there are many ways that can facilitate this.
Dress ups offered to children of all ages with creative fun. You can buy costumes depicting fairies, princesses, superheroes, and cowboys, or just have a box of shirts, ties, hats and jewelry that children can experiment with. Add a mirror, and the role of his son to reach new heights.
Toys of construction such as Lego, Meccano and Connex also help children to be clever and inventive. In addition, these toys develop fine motor skills of children, making them a great option for kids of all ages.
Art and craft activities are another winner for a wet winter day. A simple trestle combined with paintings, textas, crayons and colored pencils can provide children with hours of fun. Play Doh is another favorite tried and true, as sticker and coloring books. For older children, craft packets containing everything you need a child to make jewelry, blogs or models are also a good way to spend a day of rain, while the popular Beados have a factor of novelty that appeals to children of all ages.
So this winter - to give their children an alternative to TV and save your sanity.
With a little planning and some well-chosen toys and games, you and your children can survive the damp winter!
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