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Playtime: A Vital Ingredient for Happy, Healthy Kids 🧒
Turn Off Screens, Turn Up the Fun! Tips and Resources for More Playtime
Aspire Junior
September 06, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
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Hi there, parents and your precious little loves!
Get ready for a treasure trove of playtime ideas 💡, parenting tips, and expert advice. We'll even recommend some awesome books and movies to spark your child's imagination. 🪂
Let's make playtime a priority together! 🙋
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📚 Special Edition
Is Your Child Getting Enough Play?
Alarming Stats Reveal a Playtime Deficit
75 Percent of Children Are Not Getting Enough Playtime
Report by The Genius of Play
This means kids are missing out on crucial opportunities to develop:
Strong Bodies | Sharp Minds | Social Butterflies
The Play Gap Widens with Age
Structured Social Play: Nearly two-thirds of 1-4 year olds miss out on sports games and board games.
Imagination Station: Over 68% of 5-8 year olds don't get enough pretend play with dolls or action figures.
Join the Play Movement!
Let's work together to make playtime a vital part of every child's life. Remember, it's more than play – it's essential for healthy development!
📙 Book recommendation
“Oh, The Things You Can Do That Are Good For You" - by Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss' iconic Cat in the Hat returns to explain the importance of health and wellness to young readers. With his signature rhyming style and zany illustrations, the Cat guides children through a variety of topics, including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and safety.
🎳 Weekend Challenge
Family Obstacle Course
Create a fun and challenging obstacle course with a unique twist.
Materials:
✏️ Markers or chalk
🪢 Various objects for obstacles (e.g., cones, hula hoops, jump ropes, chairs, blankets)
⏱️ A stopwatch
A list of tasks (e.g., singing a song, doing a jumping jack, reciting a poem)
Obstacle Course with a Twist Ideas:
🧑🎤 Singing obstacle: Require participants to sing a song before jumping through a hula hoop.
💃 Dancing obstacle: Have participants do a dance move before balancing on a beam.
🗣️ Reciting obstacle: Ask participants to recite a poem or tongue twister before crawling under a blanket.
👨🎤 Acting obstacle: Have participants act out a scene or charade before running through an obstacle.
⁉️ Quiz obstacle: Ask participants a trivia question before completing an obstacle.
Tips: Make the tasks age-appropriate and challenging but achievable for everyone in the family.
🧠 Parenting Tips
Did you plan playdate with your kids?
Why it matters: Social play helps children develop social skills, empathy, and cooperation.
Practical tips:
Arrange playdates with friends or neighbors.
Join local playgroups or community centers.
Encourage your child to play with siblings or cousins.
🎞️ Movie Recomemndation
This weekend, let’s show some love for dogs!
101 Dalmatians
Poll Time!
Answer in the next issue!
How often do you think children should engage in outdoor playtime? |
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