As some recent articles here on Babble have attested, it can be tough to think of things to do with your young'uns when the weather outside is frightful. (And even when it's not) I, too, struggle to come up with new activities to keep our gals occupied, and am always looking for new ideas, so when I hit on this little gem of an activity this week, I thought: I must share.
What is it? In a word: clementines. You know -- those super-easy-to-peel, seedless little oranges that are in season now somewhere, that you can buy by the pound or by the crate.
Age range: 18 months - 3 years
Materials needed: At least one clementine orange per child
Prep time: None, unless you count buying the clementines.
Time it will keep your kids quietly, safely occupied: Up to 10 minutes per orange, depending on level of manual dexterity.
Developmental benefits: Enhances small motor skills, prevents scurvy
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