Plan a playdate!
Winter is here and it’s impossible to spend a long time outside…so what to do? Plan a playdate! Some may think it’s a daunting task, but it’s really not. Here’s what you do:
1. Come up with a theme. It can be an upcoming holiday or season (St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Spring) or bug or animal (spiders, dogs, frogs). Obviously, it can be anything.
2. Search the internet for preschool age crafts pertaining to that theme. There are a few websites here that have great craft ideas (kaboose, parents).
3. Pick a date and send out an email to your friends with similar aged kids so they can all do the crafts or activities.
4. Prepare a list of materials you’ll need and go to A.C. Moore or another craft store to get what you need.
Do most of the set up the night before if you can, and then there will be less to do the day of your event. You can ask some of the other guests to bring a snack, or a part of lunch if it’s going to include lunch. People are usually willing to bring something – especially if they are not hosting.
If you keep this going, hopefully some of the other parents you invited will do the same thing in a few weeks and you’ll be able to keep the kids active over the winter months.
Most important – HAVE FUN! The kids just love the company. Even if you skip the crafts and just have them play they will have a great time!
