The year closes with schools shutting down and parents going off work (well for most). So you have time to stay home with kids, what do you do at these times?
As the year closes and holiday season sets in, staying at home to watch tv all through may not be the most fulfilling and healthy activities for kids and young ones. Parents and care givers should dig up activities that can enhance children’s self development and also, make their holiday a fun-filled one as well.
But there is no size fits all, children are different and also in activities they find fun and rewarding. You just need to discover what makes your little one or teenager excited, indoors or outdoors. But I can guarantee you that a mix of both is good for self development.
What activities can you indulge in with your kids as you stay home together during the end of year season? Here is what you should try.
- Arts and craft activities. painting, drawing, paper craft, needle work and crocheting are all fun things to do with your kids. don’t set procedures, just let kids try out what they can in these activities on their own
- Gardening and visiting a natural plant store. kids can start learning to grow a plant and care for small gardens. learning to weed, water and prune plants is an amazing outdoor time together. Encourage then to ask questions on their own when they visit a plant shop and jot down what they’ve learnt and discovered
- Outdoor or indoor sports and exercise is the go to when looking to spend a good bonding end of the year time with your kids and young ones. Do yoga together, cycling, morning running, and taking new sport and fitness class together
- Play mind building games together. From Sudoku to Mancala, Chess to Scrabble and Lego. Sort puzzles together as they help to develop your child’s brain and problem solving skill
- Volunteering, visiting care centres, cooking and baking together are quite rewarding as well ( Although care must be taken when visiting and volunteering this season because of the global covid-19 pandemic).
The time you spend together with your children at the end of the year will always be treasured as it will help strengthen your bond and provide gainful fulfillment for young ones, plus they get to look forward to it the next year.
Happy holidaying.
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