ENTERTAINING KIDS THESE DAYS CAN FEEL LIKE A CHALLENGE WITH ALL THE SCREENS AND DIGITAL DISTRACTIONS, BUT GOING BACK TO BASICS CAN BE A GAME-CHANGER.
Here are some classic, simple, and fun ways to keep kids engaged without relying on technology:
OUTDOOR FUN
Treasure hunts: Create a simple map or list of things to find in the backyard or park.
Nature walks: Encourage kids to collect leaves, rocks, or flowers and talk about what they find.
Obstacle course: Use household items like ropes, chairs and cones to set up a fun challenge.
CREATIVE PLAY
Cardboard box creations: Let kids turn boxes into forts, spaceships, or castles with markers and tape.
Storytelling games: Start a story and have kids take turns adding to it.
DIY puppets and shows: Use socks or paper bags to make puppets and act out little plays.
CLASSIC INDOOR GAMES
Board games and card games: Bring out UNO, Go Fish, or Monopoly for family fun.
Charades or Pictionary: A great way to get kids thinking and laughing.
Hide and seek: Still a winner for younger kids.
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Baking and cooking: Simple recipes like making pancakes, cookies, or homemade pizza.
Gardening: Let kids plant their own flowers or vegies and watch them grow.
DIY science experiments: Try volcanoes with baking soda and vinegar or make slime.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Dance parties: Play music and have a dance-off in the living room.
DIY instruments: Make shakers with rice in bottles or rubber band guitars.
Simon Says and Red Light, Green Light: Great energy-burners for little ones.