Last year, we provided a list of fun ways to combat cabin fever, and we ended with this tip: “Stop at the library and let your children pick out an assortment of books, enough to keep them occupied in case you get snowed in.” Here are some books to consider for this winter:
For more recommendations of winter-focused books that are fun and appropriate for children ages 4-6, see this Goodreads article.
You can create a temporary indoor fort or one that you plan to keep around for a while. “Kids will love to use them for sleepovers with friends, reading nooks or ‘camping out’ in the safety and warmth of the living room with the whole family,” according to an article at KidsActivitiesBlog.com. “When the weather outside is frightful, your kids will see you as the coolest parent ever when you help them to build a fort!”
The article shares 25 ways to build an indoor fort, using blankets, cardboard boxes and more.
NewsForParents.org suggests an offbeat idea: Create a pretend petting zoo by collecting stuffed animals from around your house. You could put them all in one area of your home or spread them throughout the house. As you visit the animals with your child, you could pet each one, mimicking the noises they make and talking about what makes each animal unique and special. If you have books about these animals, it would be a great time to read them.
You can find even more ideas for beating cabin fever at NotJustCute.com. Have fun!
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