Indoor and Outdoor activities for children
Some children would rather play indoors than outdoors. There are creative activities children can do if they prefer to stay inside.
An indoor game could be done with empty milk cartoons and a rubber ball. Line up the milk cartoons and use the rubber ball to play an indoor bowling game.
Another activity could be to play music for a child to dance. Parents can use a computer, mp3, T.V., radio, or a CD player to have their child dance to their favorite song.
Balloons can be blown up and tossed around in the air to play catch.
Hide and seek is a popular game. Children can hide and run while someone counts.
If there is more than three people musical chairs could be a fun activity to do if there is enough room. Setting up chairs, playing music, and having someone stop the song to see who ends up winning a chair is a clever game. This engages children to run, stand, and requires listening skills.
If parents have the budget buying a Wii game system will have a child use their entire body. Nintendo Playstation and Xbox game systems do not work. Children just sit and use their thumbs to play. The Wii has certain games parents can buy that will involve children to move around.
There are also outdoor activities that could be done in the front of ones house or sidewalk.
Playing softball, soccer, or basketball require some equipment; but are active sports children can do outdoors.
Ridding a bike, jump roping, or playing hopscotch can be done on the sidewalk.
If the weather is nice a walk around the block or visiting a park can be an enjoyable activity for children to do.
Whether it is an indoor or outdoor game parents should be involved to demonstrate that being active is important. The more participation there is by family members the better it is for a child to continue with their preferred activity daily.
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