Entertaining Preschoolers on a Budget: 5 Quick and Easy Outings for You and the Kids


by Harmony Cornwell - Date: 2007-02-08 - Word Count: 351 Share This!

It's snowing or maybe raining and you need to entertain your preschooler but it is too cold or wet to go outside. As a parent or care provider of a preschooler it can be hard to keep the young ones entertained and stay on a budget during this time of year when outdoor play is not always possible.

Here are 5 mom-tested and kid-approved ways to keep the young ones entertained.

Michael's or Other Local Craft Store Most Michael's have Mommy & Me drop-ins for under $5.00. Even if they don't you can take a trip to your local craft store and let your preschooler pick out the supplies for a craft that is all their own.

Parent & Child Playtime - Local Community Centers Call your local recreation or community center to get a list of sessions that are hosted to go and let your young one burn off some energy. Most centers will utilize the gymnasium to let preschoolers have some free play time for a couple of dollars one or two times per week.

Bowling Alley Call your local bowling alley to find out what the best time is to bring in the kids. Most alleys will put up bumpers to prevent the preschoolers from getting frustrated by gutter balls.

Library Always a great option and free too. Whether you go during a designated story time your library has set-up or just to take your children to pick out their own books to bring home.

Fire Hall The Fire Hall is always a big hit with young children; getting to see fire trucks up close and talk to real Fire Fighters. The added benefit to this is the children being able to see the real fire gear a Fire Fighter wears in person because it means they are less likely to be scared in the event of a real fire. Just be prepared to have to leave if an emergency call comes in!

Be creative when deciding to take your preschooler out, it doesn't have to cost a lot to be fun. Let your little one be the guide for a day and see where they take you!


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Harmony is a Freelance Writer based in British Columbia, Canada. She is author of the blog Writer In The Making (http://writer-in-the-making.blogspot.com).

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