Snow Day Activities for Kids

The first part of your day was likely spent sleeping in and having a (tooth-friendly) family breakfast. But as the snow continues to come down, boredom may strike. But before you get to that point, check out some of the below snow day activities! We think you’ll find enough ideas to keep your kids entertained before they head back to school again.

Indoor Bowling! As long as you have the space, challenge your child to a game of indoor bowling! Using empty plastic water bottles or containers as your pins (may need to add a little bit of water to the bottles to help anchor them down) – set 10 up in a triangle at the end of your hall (or room), then find a ball, aim, and bowl!

Get a head start on your Valentine’s Day cards or decor! Break out the pink, red, and white construction paper – time to get started on your Valentine’s! Perhaps you’ve already printed out these tooth-cute ones, in that case your children can work on creating decorations for your home! This Valentine’s Day Tree Paper Craft would make a stunning addition to your fridge while this Red Solo Cup Character can hang out on a side table or mantel! 

Make your own silly putty! Pour some Elmer’s Glue-All Multi-Purpose Glue and your favorite food coloring into a bowl and mix well. Then add some Sta-Flo Concentrated Liquid Starch into the mixture, stir then let sit for five minutes. Then take the putty out of the bowl and place it on a paper towel, begin to knead with your hands and enjoy!

Make some ice balloons! All you need is water, balloons, food coloring, and cold weather. Put a drop of food coloring in each balloon and carefully fill them with water (discard any that leak!). Tie a knot and place them outside in the snow. Let them freeze (you can also put them in your freezer) and then carefully cut the knot to peel back the balloon. This process is best done outside to avoid a mess. Feel free to scatter them around your home in the snow for a pop of color! 

Build a Snowman! When all indoor activities fail, it’s time to head outside and build your first snowman of 2017. Make sure everyone is bundled properly as to avoid catching a cold! 

We hope you enjoy your snow day – remember to tag us in your snow day photos! 

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Winter Fun Safety Tips

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Now that the weather has calmed down and the driveway has been shoveled, it’s time to have some fun! But before you do so, make sure you keep these winter fun safety tips in mind:

Dress warmly - Even if all that running around warms up your children, make sure they stay dressed appropriately for the outdoors. Several layers will keep them dry and warm - don’t forget boots, gloves, and hats! 

Know the signs of hypothermia - Hypothermia develops when a child’s temperature falls below normal due to the colder weather. This often occurs when a child is playing outside without proper clothing (as mentioned above) or when clothes get wet. When hypothermia sets in, your child may shiver, slur speech, and become lethargic. Call 911 at once and take your little one indoors to remove any wet clothing and wrap him/her in warm clothes and blankets.

Set reasonable time limits - To prevent something as severe as hypothermia, set reasonable time limits on play outdoors. You may also want to supervise them to ensure everything goes smoothly. 

Have them wear a mouthguard - If they’re going out to sled or play some hockey, a mouthguard should be worn. These are essential for protecting teeth should a fall or collision occur! 

For more winter safety tips, check out this article from the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Don't forget to post a picture of your family or kids having fun in the snow to our Facebook page for a chance to win a $100 gift card!  We want to see what all of our patients are up to this weekend! (winner announced Tuesday).

If you have any questions about your child’s oral health or are in need of a new mouthguard, give any of our offices a call! Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry has three Long Island locations. We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment. 

5 Fun Snow Day Activities

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Are your kids getting a little stir crazy? If you’ve already watched all their favorite movies and are running out of ideas on how to pass the time, we have some snow day activities to keep the whole family busy throughout the storm:

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1. Color - It’s simple, it’s fun, and it’s calming! Plus, coloring isn’t just for kids. So parents feel free to join in - Mouth Healthy Kids has some printable coloring sheets ready for download. 

2. Build a fort - If it’s too cold to work on your igloo building skills outside, bring the fun indoors! Blanket forts never go out of style and can keep your kids busy for hours. For a real step by step blanket fort building guide, check out this article. 

3. Strike a pose - Raid the closets, dig up past Halloween costumes, print out some fun props and have yourselves a photoshoot! Kensie Kate has some templates available otherwise feel free to do a quick Google search on your own!

4. Play a game - When was the last time you enjoyed a family game night - with a good old-fashioned board game! Dust off the Monopoly, put on your detective hats for Clue, or try your hand at the game of Life. 

5. Build a snowman - As Jonas begins to die down, perhaps the best suggestion is to get the kids out of the house and into the snow! Test your snowman building skills or go sledding. Whatever snow themed activity your family enjoys the most, bundle up and enjoy!

If you do venture outside this weekend - post a picture of your family or kids having fun in the snow to our Facebook page for a chance to win a $100 gift card!  We want to see what all of our patients are up to this weekend! (winner announced Tuesday).

Indoor Snow Day Activities

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Oh the weather outside is frightful! But not to worry, as you wait for this Snowmageddon to taper off, we've come up with some ways to help you pass the time indoors:

• Make your own snow globes - Find some small jars with sealing lids (mason or jam jars are perfect), liquid glycerin, distilled water, glitter, and small objects (toys, ornaments, branches, etc). To begin, glue the small objects to the inside of the jars lid. Then, fill the jar with distilled water, a few drops of glycerin, and some spoonfuls of glitter. Once the lid and objects are dry, screw the lid onto the jar tightly, flip over and ta-da! Your very own snow globe. 
• Create a mini indoor movie theater - Load up your Netflix queue or grab the top titles from your child's DVD collection. Lay a bunch of pillows and blankets around the floor for a super-cozy viewing space and prepare to watch as many movies as your attention spans can handle!
• Bake some tooth friendlier desserts - This delicious dark chocolate truffle recipe uses Manuka honey - which has been proven to help kill bacteria in the mouth and prevent cavities from forming. No matter what item you plan to bake, just remember to rinse your mouth after to dislodge any sweet debris hiding around your teeth!

What are some of your family's favorite indoor snow day activities? Share with us on our Facebook page!

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s dental health, give any of our three locations a call. We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment. Don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter for updates and industry news!

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Indoor Snow Day Fun

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With all these snow days you may be running out of activities for the kids. If they’re tired of outdoor fun or would rather avoid this morning’s freezing rain, here are a few in house ideas to pass the time:

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Bring the snow inside! Well, not literally.. Round up some bars of soaps and get ready to create some snow clouds. Microwave a bar of Ivory soap for a few minutes and watch how it expands. Put the fresh snow clouds in the bathtub and let the kiddies play, they can make shapes, snowmen, and in the end reshape them into soap bars. For a full tutorial with photos click here »

Treasure hunts! Make paper hats out of construction paper and pretend to be pirates, sailing aorund the house searching for treasure. The treasure can range from a little piece of candy to snack time treats. Another option? If you have a small puzzle in storage, hide the puzzle pieces throughout your home. Every piece found is one step closer to completeing the puzzle!

Made a big purchase or moved recently? Break out those huge cardboard boxes. Let your kids decorate the boxes into a spaceship, boat, club house, you name it. They can spend hours coloring, cutting out holes, glueing/taping on decorations, etc. Once they’re finished for the day just fold the box back up and save for the next bad weather day!

Turn your living room into a movie theater! Put sheets over the windows and round up all the pillows in the house to make one large pillow bed and lounge. Dig into your DVD collection or check out Netflix and On Demand channels. Your children will think it’s their lucky day, they won’t have to take off their pajamas or be told to turn off the television!

Do you have any ‘go to’ snow day indoor activities? Share with us on our Facebook page for the rest of the Adelberg Montalvan community!