Keep Your Children Active Indoors!
Updated: Apr 1, 2020
Even if you're stuck indoors, there are plenty of ways to encourage your little one to exercise!
1. Have a dance party
OBJECTIVE:
Dancing is wonderful exercise, releases endorphins and is a fun family activity!
DIRECTIONS:
What to do:
1. Use YouTube, Spotify, Apple Play or even the radio to find some fun numbers to dance to.
2. Remember, you don't have to stick to children's music; play some pop music too!
2. Build an obstacle course indoors
OBJECTIVE:
Use the furniture and toys you have to create a fun obstacle course that will challenge your child and help them build on their gross motor skills.
DIRECTIONS:
Equipment:
- Chairs
- Couches
- Tables
- Hula hoops
- Jump rope
- Anything else; be creative!
What to do:
1. Set up the obstacle course; it may involve crawling under a table, throwing a ball into a hoop or jumping into and out of two hula hoops.
2. Keep varying the course for hours of fun!
3. Indoor Yoga
OBJECTIVE:
Yoga is calming for both the body and mind. Do some daily yoga with your child to increase flexibility, strengthen your bodies and build on your mindfulness!
DIRECTIONS:
Equipment:
- Enough space to stretch