With the Coronavirus outbreak spreading its claws more horrendously day by day, schools and day cares have been closed, and small children have been sent home. However, this sudden onset of social distancing is giving nervous chills to the parents already who’re struggling to figure out ways to tackle their children. So, what can you do with a toddler to keep them entertained if you can’t bring them to a playground and let them swing like before?
We can understand how parents living through quarantines must be having a hard time scrambling to keep their bored kids occupied. However, you can lure this situation to educate your kids and keep them intellectually stimulated while they’re stuck at home.
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If you absolutely cannot stomach the idea of hitting play on the Disney Channel for the 100th time (after all, we’re only a few days into social distancing) here are some more mindful, affordable options. Check out the whole story and get creative with your little ones.
1. Buy your kiddos DIY books
These fun art books are going to keep your children indulged in fun activities. This will not only keep them busy but will also enhance their creativity and innovative ideas. It will be a learning with fun that would be loved by your young ones.
2. Dance party
Sitting at home might be depressing and boring for your little ones in the days like these where they are restricted from playing outside. But no one can take their fun times at home. The best way to keep your children cheerful is to make them dance. Dancing is always fun no matter what the situation is! You can dance out at happy times and even in the boring days of your life. Play the music high and start lifting up your legs. It would make some happy moments for your kiddos.
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3. Painting
Kids love playing with water colors. It is something that every child is fond of and can easily get indulged into it for hours. Let your kids have their own fun times with paint and create their own artistic skills. This will keep them busy and cherished in the days like these.
4. Puzzles
Playing puzzles can also be a fun activity for your kiddos! Solving puzzles, riddles, brain teasers and board games can be super exciting for your children. It will help them to think and recreate which will boost up their confidence and creativity. So let their young hands and minds work simultaneously.
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5. Organize a picnic party
Picnics are always fun, no matter indoor or outdoor. Organize a small picnic in your home and invite your little ones. Cook some healthy snacks and do a basic decoration. You can put banners and balloons all around. Also, play games and set up events. Ensure them prizes and gifts who participates enthusiastically. It would surely make them happy in the quarantine days and not let them feel bored.
6. Pillow fun
Playful parenting is the best way to communicate with your kids. Add more fun and energy to your boring days. Hand over the pillows to your children and start playing. It would release all the negativity and tensions and rather would make your home a better place to live in.
7. Science experiment
Learning and having fun at the same time is only possible while experimenting. Your kiddos don’t have to be a high school student to do science. There are many interesting science experiments that can be performed at home. Make sure to follow the safety measures and just get your little ones indulged into the science activities. It would make their days busy in the quarantine and would keep their minds growing.
8. Ice world
Ice world can be one of the distinctive activity done for your small children. This involves playing with water, ice cubes, and water themed props. Let them create their own imaginary water world and a sensory play. It would make them learn to be happy even in the quiet and tedious days.
9. Fun craft with paper and scissor
You can make your kids busy in activities involving art and craft.You require less raw materials and more creativity and imagination. Help them in making something productive out of waste papers and materials This would help them to utilize their time in a learning way in the quarantine days.
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10. Educational games
You can download some educational games if you have a computer or tab at your home. Learning through observing things has far more impact rather than just reading in young minds. Educational games is a fun activity to do indoors and your child can never say a no to it. These audio video games would keep your kids imagining and visioning that would keep boredom at bay.
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