We are half way through the week and only 2 more days until Spring Break! From what we can tell, most kiddos are already on vacation time. This means laying in front of the t.v. or perched in front of whatever gaming system or iPad game is their favorite these days. Our tips for Work It Wednesday is to:
Get Creative!
Kick it Old School
The best way to get your little ones to get on their feet is to make them feel like it's not work. Make it FUN! Think back to the old school games we used to play at recess. Tag, Red Rover, Leap Frog, and Kickball are all still just as effective at burning lots of energy but more importantly just as fun.
Set the course
The weather in Dallas has been BEAUTIFUL lately so get your kiddos outside for some Vitamin D! At the park you can come up with your own obstacle course and see who can complete it the fastest. Have them climb up the ladder, slide down the slide, hang on the monkey bars, and swing really high. Take your stopwatch and see who's got the best time.
Mix it up
If you've got a little one that just can't seem to put down the electronic devices, mix it up a bit. Set a timer for 5 minutes. Let your child play their game until the timer goes off then have them bunny hop from one side of the room to the other. Allow them 5 more minutes of game time, then have them do 10 jumping jacks. 5 more minutes of gaming, then call out an animal for them to impersonate.
Remember, whatever you can do to get your kiddos on their feet and moving their bodies is great! Don't be afraid to get silly and participate with them. If you're moving, chances are they'll start moving too!
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