Au Pair in America

live-in child care and cultural exchange.

Activity Ideas

Spring is here! Enjoy the great outdoors, but be prepared for some rainy days too!

Scoops: Cut the bottom off plastic milk jugs. Toss and catch lightweight balls or beanbags. As children get used to it, try throwing from a greater distance. This might be too hard for preschool age children; if so, they can try balancing a tennis ball on the neck and racing with it. How far can they go before it drops?

Children as young as three would love a Secret Hideout. This can be created out of a corner of the yard, under some branches, in a large appliance box, or by constructing a hiding place with blankets. Eat lunch in the hideout for a special treat. Imagine you are being discovered by pirates, or that your hideout is on a desert island. The same structure can be used in many different ways. School age children might enjoy building a hideout themselves (with your help). Cut a swinging door and windows into a large box from a refrigerator or a stove. Decorate with paint or markers. Furnish with small furniture or pillows. If there's some extra fabric around you could even add curtains..

Look at these ideas for easy and fun activities!

for babies under 2
for toddlers and older - (craft ideas without paint or glue)
for school age children

Other activity ideas:

* For more ideas for activities to do with children, refer to "150 Things to Do with Children" and the seasonal calendar.



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