{"id":967,"date":"2018-12-17T10:57:12","date_gmt":"2018-12-17T17:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/preschool.utahdanceartists.com\/blog\/?p=967"},"modified":"2018-12-17T10:57:12","modified_gmt":"2018-12-17T17:57:12","slug":"indoor-activities-for-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preschool.utahdanceartists.com\/blog\/indoor-activities-for-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Indoor Activities to Do with Your Preschooler This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Snow is one of the best winter playgrounds, but when little cheeks and noses have had enough of being outside, what can you do to keep your preschooler occupied and active indoors<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Use these fun indoor activities for preschoolers this winter break — and beyond!<\/p>\n

1. Make Paper Snowflakes<\/h2>\n

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Making paper snowflakes is a time-honored activity because almost everyone loves it! And major bonus: you can’t mess up a paper snowflake.<\/p>\n

Knowing how to use scissors is a critical pre-writing skill. Opening and closing the scissors helps your preschooler develop the small muscles in her hands, while also strengthening hand-eye coordination — both important skills for writing.<\/p>\n

Cutting out a paper snowflake also lets your preschooler explore cause and effect — and it’s oh-so-magical once you unfold your paper to see what your snowflake looks like!<\/p>\n

[9 Movement Activities for Preschoolers You Can Do at Home<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

Depending on your child’s age and abilities, you may need to guide the folding and cutting process, but try and let her do as much as she can on her own!<\/p>\n