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In this day and age of computer games and television, some fun kids outdoor games and activities are what we need to get our kids physically fit and active.Kids these days are hooked on to Television and Video games. A little bit of fresh air can provide huge health benefits. Here are some fun games and outdoor activities for children that your preschooler will enjoy.
1. Have a neighbourhood Bug or Insect Hunt
Here is an outdoor activity for a warm sunny afternoon. When you are out on a neighbourhood walk with your little one, try this game. Its easy to begin by trying to find simple things like “Who can point to a birds nest first?” Simple games like this one are enough to get a preschooler all excited
2. Create your very own Story book
This one can be as good a fun educational activity as one of a fun kids games.Let your child know that you plan to make a story book. Let them have some crayons, paper or pictures and you can ask them to do some coloring and drawing. You can then cut and paste the pictures in a book.And once finished with pasting the pictures, ask your little one what the story behind the pictures is and then you can write the story for them in the book under each picture.You can even use old magazine cut outs and paste it and make the story book with your little one.
3. Have a Play dough making afternoon -Make your very own play dough with this simple play dough recipe. All ingredients you will need to make play dough are household.
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
2 teaspoon Cream of tartar
1 cup Water1 teaspoon cooking oil
few drops of food coloring
Mix all the above ingredients an cook it or a minute on a medium flame. It will form into a ball. Knead it into a smooth dough and you have your very own playdough ready.
4. Pack a Picnic
Why not have your little one help you plan and pack a picnic. If you plan in advance you can start by planning a “menu”, followed by a trip to the grocery store. You could also let you child choose the location of the picnic, maybe their favourite park or the beach! Enjoy!
Check out our events and activities page for a great start on what to do this March Break. From local events in your community, including Markham to Keswick and even cool Toronto Events at the Zoo and the ROM.
A favourite activity at our house that keeps my toddler and preschooler happy — for a while — is sensory play. We have a great plastic table that we use for such things as sand, water, bubbles, and even snow. Yesterday we brought some snow inside and played with it in the table, and watched it melt. A great way to spend some time, as well as learning!
If you don’t have a sensory table, you could use bowls. Don’t forget to supervise the little ones, especially around water.
ROM
Now here is something fun to do this weekend, and for the next few weekends. The Royal Ontario Musuem is offering kids get in free with each regular paying adult, senior or student.
This winter we want to ensure all families get a chance to experience the ROM.
The Free Child Offer Details: No coupon necessary. Valid for one free child admission (a $15 value) with every paying adult, senior or student admission. Offer does not apply to online purchases and is valid for walk-in ticket purchases only. Cannot be combined with other offers, included but not limited to; consignment tickets, vouchers or pre-purchased tickets. Not valid on Friday nights after 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Adult (18 to 64 years): $22.00
Senior (65+ years): $19.00
Student (15 to 17 years): $19.00
More about the ROM -
Galleries
Explore an exceptional array of themed galleries throughout the Museum, spanning both world cultures and natural history. With six million objects in the ROM’s collections, there’s something new to discover around every corner.
World Culture Galleries
Natural History Galleries
Hands-on Galleries
Exhibitions Spaces
