When you have nothing to do at hand, the time seems to continue for an eternity. And if you have your kids nagging you because they are bored and unoccupied, the moment becomes even more dreadful.
Since the pandemic hit us in 2020, we all have pretty much stayed restricted to the walls and ceilings of our homes. Nobody went out, and nothing amusing took place. Amidst this silent chaos, everything started to take place online. Whether it was retail shopping, escape room breakout, office jobs, children’s classes, etc. the list is endless.
But amidst this social distancing and digitization, it is good to bond with your children once in a while. The more you spend time with them, the more they get exposure to developing as emotionally healthy individuals. So, the next time the weather is pleasant; and the kids are bored, get creative and try something new with them. Here’s our list of 10-fun things that you can do with your little ones at home (apart from board games):
Indoor activities
1. Get t-shirt designing
Crafting t-shirts with your kids can be one of the most fun moments of your life. And you don’t need anything extra, for all the materials are available at your home. All you have to do is grab an old tee, fetch paint, threads, rags, and begin. This activity will keep your children occupied as well as will also let them explore art and creativity. And you can even make it more enjoyable by setting a target of creating a new and wearable t-shirt out of the things.
2. Build a fort
This classic game never gets old. And you can experiment with so many elements to make it more fun and memorable for your children. For example, you can set a target to build a giant fort out of pillows, chairs, tables, and blankets and set a timer to create a new building record. Though it is a simple activity, it will help keep your kids occupied and entertained thoroughly.
3. Have a tea party
No, tea parties are not gender-based games. Both boys and girls can play it and enjoy themselves without feeling insecure. And it’s super fun and easy to set up as well. You can grab your favorite tea set, get some cookies and cakes out, find the perfect location, and begin. The best way to double the fun would be to let your kid handle the arrangement and invite you over for the party (some cool themes would be perfect here). And if you want to explore a bit further, you can begin from scratch and get them to do the baking of the snacks.
4. Plan a puppet show
Get your hands on intriguing storytelling through a puppet show. They can be a captivating and entertaining activity that your whole family can jump in to enjoy. Also, you don’t need to plan overly for preparing one. Some craft materials like papers, colors, threads, and cutout designs can help you come up with a show-stopping performance in your living room.
You don’t have to fixate on making the prettiest puppets to make it work. And to make the premise more fascinating, you can motivate your kids to come up with their original stories and characters to portray in the show.
5. Escape rooms
Escape rooms are a superb choice if you plan to do something fun with your kids. They are puzzle rooms with a driving narrative plot and time limits that require you to solve the riddles and complete the challenges for escaping. And with the introduction of plenty of virtual and kid-friendly escape games, it has become easy for anyone to enjoy them by staying at home. The puzzles are intriguing and will help your children learn various soft skills, like problem-solving, team-building, etc.
Outdoor activities
6. Create a backyard scavenger hunt
You can use your backyard to create the ultimate scavenger hunt competition. With some creative puzzle ideas, you can drop clues that lead from your house to the backyard and let your children find the hidden treasure. And to make things a bit competitive, you could challenge them to showcase their best score as fast as possible. Or you could hide a surprise element for them to find out in the final prize, which they get to keep if they are successful in the mission.
7. Hide and seek
We cannot forget this classic and all-time favorite game loved by everyone, whether adults or children. And nothing could be better than playing an exciting chase and hide and seek game with your kids that take place throughout the house. It will help them get out of their couches and their eyes off the smartphones and gadgets while uplifting their mood and allowing them to get some physical exercise.
8. Water balloon fight
Children are fond of water balloons. And you could make this activity more entertaining and engaging by including your rules and elements, like setting marking spots on everyone’s body, so that whoever hits the most at the end gets to be called the winner. You can also make it an inspirational competitive event to encourage your children to engage more in various physical activities and spend some time playing outside their house.
9. Go for gardening
Gardening is a perfect way to occupy children while teaching them something new. You can use this opportunity to help them care for plants and trees while sharing details about gardening and different plant species. It is an ideal activity where parents, kids, and siblings can bond together over a quiet and serene exercise that brings contentment and peace to everyone. And the best part? The youngsters might come to enjoy it and cultivate gardening as their hobby in the future.
10. Set Up an outdoor picnic
Nobody can say no to these enjoyable and merriment events. Packed with fun-filled activities and games and a cheerful atmosphere to relax and enjoy, your children will love it if you were to throw a picnic for them. Add in some desserts like cakes, cookies, ice creams, and delicious savory food to the set, and you are rocking to go.
Besides, you don’t have to book any luxurious spots for having a good time, for you can celebrate one in your garden or backyard with minimum effort. So, the next time you look for something to do with kids, plan an outdoor picnic in your house to enjoy over a weekend.
Conclusion
So, these were some fun things that you could do with kids to keep them engaged and out of trouble. Such easy and enjoyable activities help adults and children kill boredom and get together and bond with each other in the process. And that’s not all, as you can go a step further ahead and come up with your ideas to create new games to play with the little ones at home. The more you put in the effort, the sweeter the outcome, and that would be a cheerful and genuinely happy smile and hearty laughter of the kiddies.