Even though it’s spring it is still rainy here in the
Seattle area. I know when I nanny I get
just as crabby as the kids when I’m stuck in the house all day, so we try to do
a couple outings a week even if it’s rainy. It’s important to get out of the
house to help the young ones stimulate their minds. It also is good to have a mix of activities
that allow children to socialize with other kids their own age. Though it’s not always possible with the
indoor activities, I like to pick ones that allow the kids to get some exercise
and run around because movement is key for physical development.
When we are stuck on
what we are going to do I pull out my cup of ideas. It’s a cup that is full of Popsicle sticks,
each stick has an outing written on it.
I draw one and if the idea is feasible for that day, that’s the activity
we do.
Here is a list of some of the activities we do. Feel free to go out and do one of these the
next time you’re stuck at home on a rainy day.
Add your own ideas to my list if you have any!
Inside inflatable park
Inside trampoline park
Community swimming pool
Aquarium
Library or story time
Window shop at the mall
Indoor playground
Play in the covered area of school playgrounds (after
school hours)
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