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February. The month of love, presidential trivia, and cabin fever. With kids on a sugar high. Throw in some bad weather, and parents are searching for activities to help their kids pass the time. Today, guest blogger Anna Rodriguiz is here with some weekend fun ideas.

4 Indoor Activities for Kids with Special Needs

Although children with special needs require accommodations, their weekend activities need not be any less fun than those of their peers. For parents planning a memorable weekend for kids with special needs, a lot of great options and ideas abound.

Indoor Activity #1: Blocks, Boxes, and Board Games

To fuel the creative juices of kids, toys such as Lego building blocks can be utilized. Reuse the big boxes in your home and let the kids construct them into little forts and hideouts, making them cozy with blankets and pillows. Even better, parents can also opt to play with board games, especially if you want the whole family to be involved or present during playtime.

Indoor Activity #2: Touch and Guess Games

Another great indoor activity is the touch-and-guess game. Collect pairs of things–such as two crayons and a couple of same-sized plastic bottles–and hide one of each in a bag. Then place the others in front of the child. Ask your child to then match the visible items with those in the bag simply by touching the items without looking. This helps kids learn to identify objects through their sense of touch.

Indoor Activity #3: Cook Something Up

Fun shouldn’t be limited to games alone. Families can also experience bonding by cooking together. Kids can look forward to a tasty treat while learning essential skills such as following directions, measuring, and the development of fine motor skills.

Indoor Activity #4: Read Together

Visit your local library to find appropriate books and let your children immerse themselves in the intriguing world only books can provide. They will be entertained while growing their curiosity. You can also visit the website of the USA Toy Library Association to see if your town has a toy library. Many houses adaptive toys specially made for children with special needs.

What’s Your Go To Indoor Activity?

What’s your go to indoor activity with your kids with special needs? Tell us about it in the comment box. Thanks!

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