How Do I Engage The Kids During This Lock down?

Do your kids love arts and crafts?

Do your kids love to read books?

Have you thought about introducing your child to new languages?

Do you love to cook or bake?

Your life just got easier! If you have kids who love arts and crafts, there are millions of things you can do with them. Go online and look for ideas with what you have at home. Just make sure you take some precautions to reduce the mess that could come from it. For example, you can spread a sheet of newspaper or a mat to avoid the paint spills on your carpet. The good news is the Internet also has lots of ideas on how to reduce the mess after an art session.

Now that you have some time on hand, take small steps to inculcate the practice of reading as research shows that kids who read do better in school and have better language. Pick online books on topics or characters that your kids love. There are unlimited options to choose from, so pick the ones that would interest them. Many companies have come forward to provide free resources for kids to engage them during this lockdown. Tap into this opportunity to get many books for your kids. Also, consider playing audiobooks to introduce them to the world of reading. Many audiobook companies are offering free ebooks for a limited time, so make the most of it.

Think about what is stopping you from doing this activity. See this as an opportunity for both and your child to learn a new language and it can be a fun experience too. It makes for great family activity as well and you can try to speak that language at home for some added fun. From an academic standpoint, it is beneficial for you and your kids as it rewires the neurons and makes your kids more intelligent. As for you, the chances of degenerative diseases like dementia go down greatly.

This quarantine has taken us back to a simpler life, so why not try to cook something together as a family? It is a good opportunity to bond with your children and makes some healthy food as well. Remember, it doesn't have to be complicated, even a simple salad is a great starting point. There are tons of videos online that will get you started. You can even consider signing up for an online cooking or baking class that can keep the whole family involved. Some of these classes even teach you to cook specific meals and cuisines such as vegan, turkish, and more.

This can make for a great family activity and your kids can even learn to cook new dishes from cuisines around the world. This will introduce them to new tastes and can prepare them to live in a truly globalized world in the future.