You have to be careful of this with younger ones who may put the sensory materials in their mouths, but all in all, it’s usually a good time. I was reminded of another great idea when asking some friends on social media for ideas: a sensory bin! Throw in some dry beans or rice, scoops, trucks, and bowls, and let them play. The other night I gave my younger two boys a straw in the bathtub and they blew bubbles to their hearts’ delight! Make a Sensory Bin I usually just line the sink with some towels to keep things as dry as possible. Throw in some dish soap and have them wash their plastic toys, and my sons are in heaven. While they don’t keep everything perfectly neat and tidy, they do help, and we use them for other things, too.Īnother idea, which can be a little messy, but also keeps my kids busy for a long time, is letting them play in the sink. I had a couple friends, however, recommend these trays to contain the mess. Let the play dough harden and sweep it up.
Cabin fever long dark how to#
We picked up this dentist set for our three-year-old after the holidays and it has been a hit! I asked for suggestions about how to keep the mess at bay from some Facebook friends and many said the mess is inevitable. Yes, it is messy, but it keeps my kids so busy. I know not all parents are a fan, but play dough is my go-to for indoor fun. 10 Easy Indoor Activities for Winter Have Fun with Play Dough And don’t miss our winter activity bucket list with 25 things to do at home and around Des Moines in the winter.
Here are a few ideas to help you beat cabin fever. While we do have many movie nights and some extra screen time, there are a lot of other ways to keep the kids busy indoors. In the summer, it’s easy to just send the kids to the back yard to play, but in the winter when it gets dark so early and is bitterly cold, we spend a lot of time indoors. Winter in Iowa can be brutal as a parent.
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