If you've experienced cabin fever with a toddler or young child, you know that the greatest factor to contend with is lack of exercise (i.e. inability to empty their energy tanks for the day). If the tanks stay full throughout the day, things can get ugly, and they can get ugly fast.
Try these exercises/games and enjoy the process of wearing them out!
*Lead them in exercises. You can do jumping jacks, somersaults (yes, furniture will need to be moved), make a bridge with your body and let them craw under you, run in place, etc. Let them run, skip or walk around until you blow a whistle, then give them a command and let them practice following instructions (Simon Says can work, too). Get creative and get involved. Chances are you'll be craving the movement, too!
*Act out books/songs. There are several books and songs out there that are conducive to this activity. Here are just a few:
*Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
*From Head to Toe by Eric Carle
*The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears - act these out
*Hide and Seek. This game came keep just about any age entertained. Even if they can't grasp the concept of staying hidden or waiting while you hide, you'll get to run around and it's bound to produce lots of laughter from you and your little guys!
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