Daily Idea #9: Figure Skating

Clear an area on your floor; whether you have hardwood floors or carpet shouldn’t matter (you can even “rope” off an actual “rink” if you’d like), Grab a hat and mittens, and pretend you’re gliding across the ice. There’s several fun ways to make it feel as real as possible:

• Use dryer sheets (tape them to the soles of your shoes or slippers)— they provide just the right amount of slide and won’t scratch your floors!

• Use paper plates— Simply grab 2 paper plates, step on them with bare feet (they’ll “stick” better) and then slide away. 

• Mittens— Put a pair of wool-like mittens on your feet (kids think this is pretty silly which adds to the fun)

• Wax Paper— Construct wax paper booties using string or tape

• Tissue Boxes— Save old tissue boxes and kids can simply place their feet through the opening!