Here Are 5 Easy-Breezy Ways To Keep Your Kids Happily Occupied During This Lockdown

Though things seem to be getting back to normal, we cannot forget that the threat of being infected by the Coronavirus remains. Therefore, it is a smart decision to maintain social distancing until a cure or vaccination has been manufactured. The government agrees with this and hence has encouraged online schooling despite the relaxation of the lockdown rules.

Being at home with your children during these lockdown times must have been a roller-coaster ride. While sometimes you adore their cute antics, there are times when you can barely make it through the tantrum-filled days. As parents, you must already empathize with your children’s plight during the lockdown. Not only can they not socialize at school, but they also have to stay home during play-time. Birthday parties, cricket matches, and sleepovers have been canceled until further notice. If as adults we grapple with the idea of isolation, imagine the restlessness your children must be going through. To make your job easier, we have made a list of five easy and interesting ways to keep your kids occupied during this lockdown:

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1. E-learning

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Since your children are missing their regular classes and coaching classes, employ the help of the internet to keep him/her up-to-date with their academic requirements. With the aid of various educational apps, you can make these learning sessions playful and interesting. If you plan to take on the role of the teacher, do some online research on how to successfully engage a child of your kid’s age. Personalize your approach to include your child’s interests to capture their undivided attention during these sessions.

2. Playing Board Games

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Granted, this is old school, but it works every time. It worked for us, didn’t it? Engage your munchkin in an afternoon of ludo or monopoly. Make it a part of your everyday routine. Soon enough, you will see your precious child eagerly awaiting the hour of board-games.

3. Write Letters

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Have an old-fashioned letter-writing session where you articulate your love towards a dear family member. Don’t be shy to join in with your child in expressing your creativity with hand-drawn images. With the postal office functioning, you can even send these letters to the intended address. In this age of emails and texts, receiving a handwritten letter would definitely be a refreshing change for the one to whom it was addressed.

4. Family Movie Matinee

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We truly live in the perfect era to be quarantined. From home-delivery of groceries to be able to stream any possible movie from the comfort of your home are some luxuries that have been widely appreciated during this quarantine. Indulge in a movie matinee with your kids with the extra time you have in your hands. Prepare bowls of popcorn or other favorite movie snacks to lend that extra whiff of excitement.

5. Bake Together

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Baking together with your children can be a special adventure. Amidst the thousand questions thrown at you, you will get the chance to witness the curiously intent side of your child. You might also get a sneak-peak of the helpful, charming individual which they will grow up to be. Bake a cake or cookies of their favorite flavor so they can barely wait for the end result. Give them free rein on the frosting, and let their inner artist shine as they frost the cake or cookies as per their desire.

We hope these tips help you to keep your kids entertained during the lockdown. Do you have an idea that we missed out on in the aforementioned list? How do you keep your kids happily occupied while being quarantined? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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