Those of you with young children know what it is like to come up with possible activities to keep the children busy. Children tend to engage in attention-seeking behaviors when left without something to do. Boredom sometimes ends in unfavorable results. Before you know it, little Jordan has snuck into the kitchen and managed to get into the chocolate chip cookies. It is especially difficult to work from home when your children are not entertained.
There are learning activities that require your involvement as a parent, as well as those that can be independently completed by children. When it is convenient for you, engage in some reading activities with your kids. You can also assist your children with putting together puzzles, to get their brains thinking. Age-appropriate crossword puzzles, coloring sheets, and worksheets provide children with something to do, while learning. Provide brief instructions before sitting your children down at the table to complete learning activities on their own.
Fun Places to Visit
It is important for kids to get out and explore child-appropriate places. When the weather is right, the park can provide you and your children with a good experience. Parks can be peaceful for adults, but fun for the children. Some libraries and children’s museums offer movie days and arts and crafts activities. Many businesses cater to entertaining children. If time and money is not an issue, take your children to enjoy the kiddy area of nearby theme parks, or out to eat at family-friendly restaurants.
Children love to use their creativity. Most of these activities will require your assistance. Try using Play-Doh to create some fun objects. Make hand puppets out of paper bags, and build houses out of Popsicle sticks and glue. Follow child-friendly recipes to bake cookies and simple foods. Engaging in crafty activities gives children the opportunity to feel important by spending time with you.
Test your children’s listening skills and memory through singing songs. Alphabet songs, musical chairs, and nursery rhymes teach children to listen and recite what is heard. Some songs even introduce children to new languages. Facial expressions and feelings are taught in children’s songs, as well as numbers and colors.