Build a Dinosaur!


(re-post from: 9-5-13)
Our recent theme for Preschool@Home was DINOSAURS!
One of LB's favorite activities was this one.
And best of all, it was easy as pie to put together!

Supplies:

Prep Work:
  • Using the craft foam, cut out the following shapes: 
    • 1 big half-circle
    • 1 medium triangle
    • 1 medium square
    • 1 medium circle
    • 3 small rectangles
    • 3 small long triangles
    • 3 small squares
    • 4 small triangles
    • 3 small circles



How to Play:

  • Lay out all the shapes and show your child how to build a dinosaur. You can use the shapes however you wish. Here are the general ideas:
    • The big half circle is the body
    • The medium triangle, circle, and square are good for heads
    • The small shapes can be used for legs, tails, spikes, necks, etc.
  • Then let them go at it, building whatever kind of dinosaur creature their heart can imagine.





LB(3) had so much fun with this, and it was also a good review of shapes. Bonus!
LL(1) also had fun playing with the shapes, and they held up under her squishing and squashing. Just had to make sure she didn't try to eat them. :)
And when LM(6) got home from school he created some great prehistoric creatures too. 
Fun for kids of all ages!
Now that's what I'm talkin' about.


Do you like this idea?

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/03/crafts-activities-for-boys.html


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Snow Day Activities!




Snowdays come, and snowdays go. 
But one thing that never changes is the endless amount of energy that kids are born with -- come snow or shine!

Here are a bunch of ideas to have fun on your next snowday,
 while also burning off some of that endless kid-energy when you're cooped up inside!

(Some of these are Holiday activities, but now you're well prepared.
Because you never know when a snow day is going to hit!)


Click on a picture below to see that post.


1. RUNNING!
Most kids are already pretty good at running amok. Here are some ideas to get your kids RUNNING with a purpose!

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/04/physical-activity-cube.html


http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/09/rocket-run-preschool-learning-activity.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2013/03/rainbow-run.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2013/08/magic-pencil-game-for-kids.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/01/abc-race.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/02/felt-heart-games.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/12/christmas-games-with-gift-bows.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/02/heart-race.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/02/lego-number-race.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/09/lego-towers-by-color.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2010/01/up-and-moving-inside.html







2. JUMPING!
You're kids are probably jumping for joy that they don't have to go to school. Keep them JUMPING with these fun games!

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/10/monster-jump-game-for-preschoolers.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2013/03/jumping-eggs.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-bean-bag-toss.html






3. TREASURE HUNT
Instead of hunting for something to do all day---just send your kids on a TREASURE HUNT!

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/06/magical-rainbow-treasure-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/06/puzzle-treasure-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/06/spelling-treasure-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/06/shapes-at-home-treasure-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/12/candy-cane-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/02/st-patricks-day-green-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2010/02/feb-1-game-heart-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/03/photo-treasure-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/10/pumpkin-treasure-hunt.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/03/shamrock-treasure-hunt.html


http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/10/monster-hunt.html



4. OTHER IDEAS
Just as endless as your kids' energy--there are endless amounts of ways to get them up and moving. Here are a few more examples:


http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/11/turkey-in-bag-game-for-preschoolers.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2010/12/i-is-for-ice-skates.html


http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/03/energetic-easter-game.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2012/11/family-balloon-games.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2011/03/wiggle-worms.html

http://www.littlefamilyfun.com/2010/02/feb-2-activity-musical-hearts.html


After you burn off a little energy, have your kids sit down to read, do a puzzle, play with toys, color, watch a movie, etc.
Then when they start getting bored again, whip out another energy-busting activity!

Hope these ideas help make your next Snowday a success!
HAVE FUN!

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