As parents, we know how important it is for our children to eat health, brush their teeth and stay active. However, we also live in a time when technology is king and throwing on a movie or having them play video games can be much easier and allow you to get things done. It is important to keep in mind that while this is okay to do from time to time, children need healthy outdoor activity. Playing outside with your child will not only allow for some bonding time between parents and children, but will also provide them with physical activity and allow them to use up all that energy they are packing. We know that it can sometimes be difficult to come up with fun and creative ideas for outside play, but Baby Smiles Labels is happy to help! Whether you are in sunny California or in snowy Illinois there is an outdoor activity for you and your child.
Backyard Balloon Volleyball
This is a great backyard game for younger kids, for any kids above six, feel free to switch to an actual volleyball. Otherwise the game is really quite simple! If you are one of those rare families that happens to have a volleyball court in their backyard, great! However, we know that this is not realistic so we have come up with an easy alternative. All you need to set up backyard balloon volleyball all you need is some string and a couple of balloons. Just simply set up the “volleyball court” by running a piece of string from one end of the backyard to the other. Divide up the players into two teams and set them up on either side of the court. One team starts by serving the balloon over the string to the opposing team. To make it even more fun and active, children can use both their feet and hands to get the balloon over the string. Each time the balloon touches the ground, it is a point for the opposing team, the first team to 15 points wins!
Egg Shell Crack Game
With the Easter holiday right around the corner this is a great game to get kids outside and in the spirit! To begin, make sure to have all of the children outside, caution, this game can get messy! To begin, like the kids up into two lines facing each other, each child should have one hard-boiled egg. At the signal, whether that be “go” or a whistle, the kids will tap their hard boiled egg against their opponents. The children with un-cracked eggs will advance to the next round. Repeat the game through multiple rounds until you have found a winner! Once a child is out of the game, encourage them to continue peeling and enjoy their hard-boiled egg until the game is over!
Outdoor Activities For Winter
We don’t want to forget about those of you who may not have California weather throughout the year! Sometimes when it is snowy and cold outside it can seem like the perfect excuse to stay inside and avoid the cold. However, it is important that your child releases their energy but being outside and staying active. It is easier than you think to get kids outside during those chilly winter days! Here is a list of some fun winter games and activities:
- Ice Skating
- Build a winter bonfire and make s’mores
- Sledding
- Ice Fishing
- Winter Picnic with hot cocoa, soup & sandwiches (don’t forget the blankets)
Don’t forget to wrap yourself and your child up if you are going out in the snow, we don’t want anyone catching a cold!
Stay Active!
Sending your children outside to play in the fresh air is always a great idea. If your child is playing with others don’t forge to label their toys, back packs and lunch bags with personalized labels. Design and order yours from Baby Smiles Labels today!
