After a year of staying at home, it’s no surprise that our little ones are getting bored. 2020 has been a year of changes and we all have to cope. Now that we are all adjusting to the new normal, we also have to figure out ways to keep our kids busy. This proves to be really challenging since children are just at home these days. They usually run out of things to do.
Of course, as parents, we don’t want our kids to be glued to their gadgets 24/7. We need to find awesome ways to keep them engaged. Plan out strategic activities that will hone your children’s physical, mental, and emotional development.
For instance, if you want to boost your children’s creativity at home, here are some printable ideas that you should give a try.
Create Your Own Map
You might not be able to travel the world now, but you can always go places without leaving your house. Teach your children to explore and plan their adventures. Start by letting them discover new places by studying a map. Make it a fun and engaging activity by incorporating games. You can start introducing a map of your city first. Print a map and mark your favorite places in the city.
You can also print a map of a new country each week! Assign a color for each state or city.
Creating treasure maps is also a great idea. Print a map of your backyard. Hide some clues and don’t forget the treasure! If you loved it then, your kids will surely love this activity now!
Crossword Puzzles
Make crossword puzzles cool again. Find a puzzle that is perfect for your child’s age and print it. Use different colors to make it look more interesting and fun.
If you’re feeling a little extra and have some time to spare, you can create your own crossword puzzles filled with your children’s favorite words. It’s a good brain activity for you and an interactive one for your kid.
Puzzles
Pictures are never boring! Make your own puzzles and arrange it with your young ones. Personalize it to make it even more fun and special.
Choose a nice photo of your children’s favorite character, place, or even your family pic. Print it on a thick cardstock. Put a clear tape on the printed picture so it has a protective layer in case it gets wet or spilled on. Draw some puzzle patterns on the picture and cut them all. There you have it – your very own, personalized puzzle!
Coloring Books
Children love colors and you should encourage them to keep on coloring. You may already have a lot of them since you can buy them anywhere. But, you can also create a custom coloring book made specifically for your kid.
You can include your children in the process of creating your own coloring books. Make a fun story and ask them to contribute their ideas. Find some images and doodles online and create a short story book with images that you can print. Use tools like Canva to bring your story to life. There are a lot of elements and doodles that you can use. Once done, print all pages and bind them altogether.
Your children will be happy to be a part of this project.
Board Games
You can also create and print your own board game. Sure, there are a lot of board games available, but there’s always room for more! Include your children in the process of making these board games and let them make their own rules. This will not only enhance your children’s creativity. It will also teach them important values like patience and discipline.
Vision Boards
No, your kids are not too young for vision boards! It’s actually a great way to start introducing them to the manifestation mindset. Make sure to let them know why you’re doing it.
By doing this activity with your children, you’ll get to know more about them and what they want to achieve in life.
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