Sledding for your brain!

Well, too bad that the Early Music concert at the library was cancelled. And classes cancelled again today. It's way too cold to go out! I did go out on Saturday and make a snow angel but without snow pants my legs were bitterly cold in 15 minutes. Yikes!

So here is an inside snowy activity. http://cognitivelabs.com/line_rider.htm

Careful that you don't spend all day on this and really be mindful of the amount of screen time for your little ones. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children under age 2 should have no "screen time" (TV, DVDs or videotapes, computers, or video games) at all. During the first 2 years, a critical time for brain development, TV can get in the way of exploring, learning, and spending time interacting and playing with parents and others, which helps young children develop the skills they need to grow cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally.

So then what should you do all stuck inside with your 2 year old? Jing Jang, Jing Jang! I have an idea! Put on your Kindermusik CDs and DANCE, DANCE, DANCE! And draw to music and sing along, and build with blocks to music and "Walk Along" your Rover dog.....And READ together. Good idea.

Love,

Yvette