Keep Your Kids Engaged When at Home Amidst COVID-19

Covid -19 has created a worldwide emergency, and a number of people are experiencing either lockdown or certain kinds of restriction or curfew. But, if you're stuck with your kids inside your house, then keeping them busy and entertained can be a task.

Kids love the company of parents, and when you have to try to be your kids' best friends, come up with newer ideas each day to avoid boredom.

Not only this, but you can also come up with activities that bring up their creativity. And, when you seriously have nothing to do, start with the online shopping for kids' clothes. Take their opinion and add items to your shopping cart.

Now, you need not worry, as we have come up with exciting DIY activities and games which you can organize for your kids. At the same time, encourage your kids to learn new things that they might not notice during their daily routine.

Kids Engagement Activities

• Cooking with Kids can be fun

Well, we all know that you cannot expect your little kids to cook, but involving them while making snacks and taking little help from them can lighten up their mood, and they will enjoy it for sure.

Another similar activity can be asking them to decorate what you have baked. Be mindful that they do not spoil their kids wear in the process.

•   Organizing or decorating rooms

Let your kid decorate his/ her room, or you might take his/her help while organizing it every morning. This encourages him/her to be independent. Ask them to have a look at their kids' clothes and sort out the ones that do not fit them anymore.

Also, this will teach them how to donate the things they do not need anymore.

•  Some DIY Activities

You can come up with newer ideas each day to keep your kids busy when you are actually working from home. Check for the items at your home that need to be recycled.

Come up with craft papers, colors, scissors, and glues. Ask your kids about their suggestions to reform them into something interesting.

It can be a scary monster from an empty tissue box, decorating the wings of the traditional paper plane. This will give them a feeling of flying in the air.

• Paintings and Drawings

Painting is no longer limited to charts and sheets. When you really want to check the creative side of your kids, ask them to paint their kids wear in attractive designs.

You can take help from various videos and tutorials available online. Ask your kids to check some on their own. Tell them to improvise, and ask them to spread the wings of their imaginations.

• Gardening is a Great Idea

Yes, we all must encourage our kids to spend some time in the garden and things like watering the plants, plantations, etc.

This does not only involve playing with mud, and spoiling their cute baby wears. You can paint pots with them, make a schedule to water plants daily, and even teach them how to plant trees.

Your kids learn the most in the company of the loved ones, so teach them things that add to their knowledge while they are having fun.

• Writing a Journal

It has been proven that writing a journal is beneficial for the overall growth of your baby. Tell them to include every minute detail that they have experienced on their previous day. Ask them to write what they have learned and how they can improve from the mistakes made in the past.

Also, you can ask your kids to create their life book. Tell them to write and paste pictures about what they wish to possess in their near future. Their favorite party wears dresses that they wish to buy, favorite car, and everything in between.

• Try Something Musical

If your kid is inclined towards music, then help him/her to make a virtual banjo! Sounds great? Well, making the process is equally interesting and creative. Although it would not sound like a real one! You need cardboard for making the base and wool strands for making the strings of the instrument.

•   Some Quiz Time

Amidst all the coronavirus updates and latest news, you cannot miss the learning process of your baby. You can plan a house quiz. Include topics of your kids' interest.

Give them a new topic each day and ask them to explore whatever they can relate to the subject matter. When your kids learn on their own, the knowledge gained is incomparable.

• Teach Them Good Personal Hygiene

The threat that COVID-19 has caused cannot be ignored. Teaching your kids the importance of maintaining good hygiene is the best way to prevent them from falling sick.

Ask them to wash hands regularly and proper sneezing and coughing etiquettes. Your kids will follow what they see you doing. Set a good example for them. Wear fresh clothes each day and ask your kids to change their kids' dresses regularly.

Turn this quarantine into family time and inculcate healthy and creative habits in your kids.

Spend time with them, let them know what you as a kid enjoyed and help them find their creative self. Also, go for kids' shopping online and get the stuff delivered at your place.