Charlotte Mason recommends for children from birth to seven to spend 4-6 hours outside daily. I agree that outdoor time is so beneficial for young growing minds and body, but London's winter are much milder then our Canadian one I am sure. We can easily get many hours outdoor during spring, summer and fall, but our long winters can be a bit more challenging.
On those days when the weather permits us, we go out and play. Skating, sledding, going to the parks or just taking a walk in the wood are a few of our outdoor activities. Of course, we bring along some hot chocolate and a warm coffee for mama.
With all this snow we had this winter, I am ready for spring and warmer days. Reading this post gave me a few more ideas of what we could do as we spend time outside
- Picnics
- Free play in open space
- Sight seeing
- Picture painting
- Games like : Follow the leader, riding bike, jumping rope, tag, riding bikes etc
- Nature walks
- Camping
Are you ready for spring???
It is a challenge in the winter, for sure. My boys love it if I put hot chocolate in a thermos for them. Great link from SCM.
ReplyDeleteYes and this winter has been LONG!!!!
DeleteWe never really got winter since we live in California now. My kids really miss the snow, though!
ReplyDeleteThis year it has been a extremely long winter since we had 3 major snowstorms before Christmas and many more since... snow has lost is appeal lol We all are ready for warmth and sunny days :-)
DeleteJust blogging around and found your blog. So good to see you here blogging. Every blog I visit is like meeting someone new. Thanks for letting me visit.
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Beautiful pictures, that is so super adorable.
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