10 things for Parents and Kids to bond over this Qurantine

Feeling Stuck at home and the kids are bored?

It is hard to distract from the worry of the ongoing pandemic induced lockdown, and the uncertainty of the situation. We’re dubious on how things will gravitate, only maintaining Social Distance can help.

While this is required for us to be safe, but wondering what to do about the bored kids?

There might be temptations to just let the kids run around for the rest of the days but our psychological well-being needs to follow a predictable schedule.

Here's a list of things to do in Quarantine  :


1. BREAK A SWEAT

A healthy body leads to a healthy mind.

It might get very challenging for children who aren't being able to go outdoors, scheduling an exercise session with your kid can help both the child and parents have a fun session every day while contributing to the physical and mental health.

Yoga is a good start...





2. A FAMILY ART PROJECT

Almost all the kids enjoy their drawing or painting classes.

Art activity for everyone in the family to get creative is a fun way to spend time and you can get them framed.

Colorful handprints of everyone sounds fun...






3. PUZZLES & ORIGAMI

Puzzles are a significant way to exercise our minds.

Jigsaw puzzles act as a valuable tool for kids to develop problem-solving and logical reasoning skills along with the development of self-esteem, motor and spatial awareness.

It also improves concentration and memory.

Children enjoy making paper planes in their free time. This can be intensified further by learning more about Origami, only, they'll be able to make more complex designs and learn a new skill that may help them in acquiring architectural knowledge.


   

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4. TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR

The Internet has made the world smaller and despite being quarantined, we can still tour and learn about many new places while being quarantined.

Go on the internet, learn about new historically significant places, museums and take virtual tours of those all around the world.



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5. ARRANGE A TREASURE HUNT OR SCAVENGER HUNT

Treasure Hunt is a great activity that parents can organize for their children which can teach children patience and improve their attention.

Treasure hunts require time and only patience can help unravel the clues.

Also, it compels children to focus, on reading and understanding maps and instructions.
They can learn more about the geography of the house and have a better understanding of it.



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6. ORGANIZE YOUR HOME

Organizing is proven to have many benefits, comprising of reduction in the feeling of overwhelm, stress, claustrophobia. It can give a feeling of sense of control & calmness, help make better use of activities.

All in all, it helps achieve more in less time.

Doing some organizing around the house with your kids can be really fun and very rewarding.

Children can start by organizing their desks and bookshelves.






7. ONCE ISN’T ENOUGH, RECYCLE

Recycling is converting Waste into something Useful.

Recycling is an activity where children can explore their imagination and get creative, also having a tangible form of their artistry which they can keep.

Additionally, children get to learn the moral values of reducing waste at the same time.



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8. WORD OF THE DAY

Learning a new word every day, using it on sentences can boost start a habit that is going to prepare a child in the long-run.

It improves Reading Comprehension, contributes to language development, more expressive in writing, greatly expanding vocabulary and in building confidence while speaking and writing.




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9. SAVOUR THE FLAVOUR OF MOVIES

Children usually love to watch a movie and it is a very effortless way to connect with them. There's a lot to be learned from watching a film.

It is reflective and motivates children to get more creative, also lessens behavioral problems, if any...

Watching it together and discussing the story can help to strengthen the family bonds.

Some recommendations are – Finding Nemo, Toy story
 




10. UNLEASH THE VOCALS AND SHAKE A LEG

Karaoke is a beneficial activity for kids and parents, which has a lot of cognitive, physical health and social-emotional gains. Arranging a karaoke with your child may help in improving his memory, parts of speech an
d pronunciations.

Freeze dance is a game loved by many children as well as grown-ups. It allows kids to get active and everyone breaks out of their comfort zones.
                 
 

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