Is it Summer yet? I think most parents will agree that around this time of year, everyone is really feeling the need to GET OUTSIDE!!! MOVE! BE FREE!!!!! As the proud parent of two extremely active little boys, ages 4 & 6, I know I can't wait to get outside and hike, bike and swim with my handsome little guys as soon as the weather warms up a bit! Luckily, we have the boys enrolled in extra curricular classes this winter - Braden is into Ice Skating and Aaron is taking Karate! These active "outlets" have been a lifesaver:)
At home, our indoor trampoline has been a WONDERFUL investment - The boys can bounce and do all kinds of "tricks" on that thing! We have the two-person indoor trampoline - I can't find these anywhere now...If your little one needs to get some energy out, check out the super cool one-child indoor trampolines on my Ebay Store...Out of stock until the end of January, but well worth the wait!
Here's my KidSpace Movement Tip of the Day - On those cold, winters days when your child's energy seems limitless, try this fun activity...
Turn on some fun, "Get Up and Go" music, move the furniture out of the way and create a great space for movement! Dance along with your kids, really get those heart rates up! You can even extend this activity by calling out fun ways to move:
Hop Like a Frog
Waddle Like a Penguin
Swim Like a Fish
Crawl Like a Cat
Gallop Like a Horse
Fly Like a Bird
Slither Like a Snake
This is a great activity to practice listening skills, basic movement skills, creative movment skills...I bet your children will surprise you by their "outside of the box" thinking! HAVE FUN!!!!
Have a great day!
Amy
KidSpace Mom's Inspiration
In Constant Motion
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
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