| When its dull and raining and kids are having a bored | | | | yourlittle one what the story behind the pictures is |
| and lazy afternoon, fun kids games like these can be | | | | and then you can write the story for them in the |
| just what you need to lighten up the afternoon. | | | | book under each picture. |
| 1. Lets begin with the kids favourite toy - their soft | | | | You can even use old magazine cut outs and paste it |
| andfluffy toy, the teddy bear. | | | | and make the story book with your little one. |
| Pull out an old white shirt and let your preschooler try | | | | 3. Have a Playdough making afternoon - |
| it on. Tell your little one that he or she is the Doctor | | | | Make your very own play dough with this simple play |
| andyou can pretend play 'Doctor, Doctor' and her | | | | dough recipe. All ingredients you will need to |
| favourite teddy can be the patient. Let them use the | | | | makeplay dough are household. |
| kitchen table to examine the patient, and you can | | | | 1 cup flour |
| even hand them a popsicle stick as a tongue | | | | 1/2 cup salt |
| depressor. | | | | 2 teaspoon Cream of tartar |
| 2. Create your very own Story book | | | | 1 cup Water |
| This one can be as good a fun educational activity as | | | | 1 teaspoon cooking oil |
| one of a fun kids games. Let your child know that | | | | Few drops of food coloring |
| you plan to make a story book. | | | | Mix all the above ingredients an cook it or a minute |
| Let them have some crayons, paper or pictures and | | | | on a medium flame. It will form into a ball. Knead it |
| you can ask them to do some coloring and drawing. | | | | into a smooth dough and you have your very own |
| You can then cut and paste the pictures in a book. | | | | playdough ready. |
| And once finished with pasting the pictures, ask | | | | |