Since the spread of COVID-19 diseases, all of us became homebound. That is because staying at home is our best precaution to avoid getting infected. And since the lockdown closes a lot of establishments, we, parents, are now dealing with our kids all day long unexpectedly. With all the exhaustions of keeping our kids safe and nurturing them at the same time, we need more resources. In this article, I am going to share with you some of the activities that will keep your kids busy and productive.
Health And Fitness
For health and fitness activities, you and your kids can spend time exercising. You can choose exercises that are easy to follow. Well, it doesn’t have to be the same as the basic exercises you do at the gym, though. You can go for some stretching, yoga, as well as dance. You can always make it engaging by putting up some music to it. You can also build them an obstacle course inside the house with the use of kid-friendly materials such as pillows, carton boxes, plastic bottles, and so on. Or, if you like, you can also schedule them house chores that they can do every day, such as washing the dishes, sweeping the floor, flower the plants, and re-arranging the closet. Honestly, there are a lot of physical activities that fit children’s capability. As a parent, you just have to be creative.
Entertainment
For the entertainment’s first choice, you and your kids can have fun watching movies together. There is a wide range of websites that offer suitable films in different categories that you can watch for free. If you already have subscriptions, you can select the best movie that you like based on you or the kids’ preference. But if you want to limit screen time, you can play board games. There is chess, snake and ladder, monopoly, etc. If you wish to activities that are less demanding of winning, then you and your kids can spend time doing art. Some of these can include drawing, painting, coloring, craft-making, and many more. Creating art will not only entertain your kids but also improves their mental and emotional strength. It is the best option since the whole lockdown situation is a nerve-racking experience for everyone. But if you want fun and engaging entertainment, you can always go for karaoke sing-along.
Learning With Fun
Learning with fun is probably the most engaging type of activity that offers so many options. You and your kids will have time to bond together while enhancing skills. The kids can learn to cook. I assure you, your children will love the opportunity to get busy in the kitchen, along with your supervision. Not only can you encourage kids’ skills in meal-preparation, but it will also allow you to teach them the importance of healthy living. Or if your kids do not like the kitchen, you can go for other stuff like sewing and knitting, playing instruments, composing songs, and more. If you want a little more relaxed, then you can read some books. Not only is it entertaining, but it will also enhance your children’s vocabulary. The options are endless. As long as you understand what your kids want, you can always make the best choices for them.
In choosing the best thing to do during this lockdown situation, you do not have to follow a structured-like activity. Besides, this lockdown pretty much seems like a holiday experience for the kids. As long as there are a lot of options, you and your kids can decide which and what activity suits best.