Keeping Children Active in Winter Winter is a magical time of year full
of opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities that can engage, educate,
and entertain young children. There are many fun and educational winter activities
that you can do with your early years children to help them learn and grow.
At First
Steps Grimsby Ltd , this month’s blog suggests some great early years winter
activities. For information, call us on 01472 352524 .
Building with Blocks Building with blocks is a classic activity that provides
endless opportunities for play and learning. Encourage your child to build
structures, such as houses or towers using different sized blocks.
This activity helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye
coordination, and problem-solving abilities.
Winter Sensory Bin Fill a bin with materials such as snow, ice, and different
types of winter accessories to create a winter sensory bin. Your child can play
with the materials and explore different textures, temperatures, and
sensations.
This is a fun way to engage the senses and encourage
exploration and discovery.
Science Experiments Experimenting with snow, ice, and other winter materials is
a great way to teach your child about science and the properties of different
materials. For example, you can observe the process of melting ice or create a colourful
winter wonderland by adding food colouring to snow.
Cooking Cooking and baking is a fun way to introduce your child to
different textures, smells, and tastes, while also teaching them about
measurements, following recipes, and basic cooking skills.
Try making some winter treats, such as hot cocoa or
gingerbread cookies, together.
Art Projects
Encourage your child to create winter-themed art projects,
such as snowflake cut-outs, paper snowmen, or winter-themed sensory bottles.
This is a fun way to develop creativity and fine motor
skills while also celebrating the winter season.
Physical Activities
Encourage physical activity and gross motor
skill development by playing indoor games, such as jumping on a trampoline,
playing with balls, or even doing yoga. This is a great way to keep children
active and healthy during the winter months.Outdoor Activities Even though the weather may be cold, winter can be a great
time for outdoor adventures. You can go ice skating, sledding, or even go on a
winter hike to explore the beauty of the winter landscape.
Contact Us Today For more information about early years winter activities,
contact First Steps Grimsby Ltd. Call us today on 01472
352 524 . Alternatively, you can send us a message via our contact form
and we’ll be in touch.
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