what do they do?
2007-10-28 12:41:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
on a normal morning they go outside to play before school for around 40 min. They make up games, play on the trampoline and occasionally play with the dog (this is actually what I send them out to do LOL) Then at school they have 1.5 hrs outside playing through out the day (30 min at recess and 1 hr at lunch). After school though it is harder to get them out to play as they have activities after school a couple of these days and by the time we get home it is tea time. The other days I might get them out but it depends if they have friends home and what the friends want to play (in our house they do what the guest wants) but i usually suggest a trip outside. It is now starting to warm up (it is Spring here) and Daylight savings is just started so hopefully they will get out more. I am not too sure what they do but they are happy. It is usually imagination games, basketball , trampoline or footy (Aussie rules footy)
2007-10-28 13:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work in child care and we have the children go out twice a day for a half hour or more. If it was possible, I would go out more. This is a great way to release that energy and do the gross motor activities that are necessary for development. Our children ride bikes, play in sand box, swing, go down/up slide, write with chalk, water play, paint. Sometimes we will have snack outside, it saves the mess from inside, and they have a lot of fun doing this. Also aside from the playground, we might take an extra 1/2hr to 45min. and go on a nature walk. We have a trail that has stations with steps, hanging bars, monkey bars, a cross (we are a church child care center), and this is another way to spend time outside.
2007-10-28 12:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My 6 year old plays sports, so he has practice 2-4 times a week for 60-90 minutes (depending on the sport) plus games on Saturdays. We spend a lot of time outside year round -- mostly at the beach, but sometimes at friends' houses or in our own back yard. He rides his bike, looks for bugs, draws with sidewalk chalk, and makes up games with his friends.
2007-10-28 14:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i might say in no way, or a limited time for a toddler of that age. in the event that they're academic apps then possibly quite of time however the final way infants that age learn is thru play. fidgeting with different infants, learning to experience motorcycles or portray photographs all boost mandatory existence skills inclusive of folk skills, and creativity. inspite of the reality that i'm no longer a individual to declare by no potential to maximum issues, stuff such because of fact the iPad or laptop video games should not be allowed plenty. Encouraging infants to play outdoors and luxuriate in an lively existence form potential they're going to become healthful adults and could no longer ought to learn those behaviors as quickly as they have an argument inclusive of being obese or undeserving.
2016-10-14 07:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by federica 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least an hour and a half (they come home from school, have snack, and go right outside) unless the weather's awful, in which case I try to get them to do active stuff like dancing in the house....
They play on our swingset (or I take them to the playground), dig in the sandbox, look for frogs, toads, and bugs, ride bikes and scooters, play soccer or baseball or frisbee or jumprope, collect leaves or rocks, play tag or hide-and-seek, rake mazes or shovel mazes in the snow, climb trees, make forts, pretend all kinds of things ... today two of my kids were bending twigs into shapes to look like people....
2007-10-28 12:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by ... 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When it's nice out, we go out every day for at LEAST an hour. My son is 3, and is always on the go! He loves to ride his trike, play with his sports equipment (preschool rollerblades, hockey equipment, t - ball, basketball, etc.), just run around, climb on his swingset, swing on the swings, and just use up his natural energy. Parents should not simply send/take the kids out to play, but rather should interact with them as well. Not only is it good exercise for Mom and Dad, but it sets a good example for the kids to get exercise every day and is a great bonding opportunity for the family.
2007-10-28 12:53:48 · answer #6 · answered by SoBox 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish it was more.
My daughter doesn't get home until 4 and then it's homework, dinner, and a then it's late.
We have a trampoline in the yard and it is the best thing we ever got them. Over a year and a half, they still love it and not board and every friend that comes over, loves it!
2007-10-28 12:59:50 · answer #7 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they play for about 40 minutes at a time and we go outside twice.
Ride bikes, play with there toys, we go for walks.
2007-10-28 12:45:56 · answer #8 · answered by Lovemykids 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where we are, If we are at home for about 3hours or more(it really depends on how long they want to stay out there for and also depending on the weather), if we are at a park then for an hour.
2007-10-28 14:24:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uasully 30 minutes plus time during school. Biking, skateboarding, basketball, soccer, running, etc.
2007-10-28 13:19:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋