Whether they are Two or Twelve kids throughout the UK have been placed on Lockdown, some more than the adults who are at least aloud out to go shopping.
Here are some fail-safe ways to keep the kids entertained during Lockdown:
Ideas for the littles:
- Indoor treasure hunt – Remember dying paper with a tea bag as a kid?
- Screw up a piece of paper
- Rub a damp tea bag over the page
- Wait until dry then draw a rough map of the house with an ‘X’ where the kids can find their hidden treasure
You can even take it a step further and dress for the occasion ????
- Arts & Crafts
Messy, and you may find glitter around the house for the next few years, but a fail-safe way to keep the littles entertained!
We are all finding that we suddenly have an extra quantity of empty toilet paper rolls, check out Pinterest for hundreds of ideas on how to adapt an item of recycling into a kid’s masterpiece.
- Baking
Whether from scratch or with their favourite £1 character cake kit from your local supermarket, all kids love to bake! This may be influenced by the thought of licking the spoon at the end, but it keeps them busy, while also teaching measurements at the same time ???? as they say, two birds, one stone.
Ideas for the middles:
- Recycle your Cardboard
There are many uses a middle can find for a cardboard box, try cutting a few square holes in the front and write some scores above! Simple but effective indoor golf targets.
Why not set up a few obstacles and create your own indoor mini golf.
- Slime
Yes, I know, the bane of our lives! But a simple science experiment (learning) and one that they enjoy doing. You can probably even find most of the ingredients around your home.
- Science Experiments
Mentos in coke, the effects are amazing, and your kids are bound to love it! Science experiments are the perfect way to have fun while also learning.
Google is your friend with this one, see what experiments you can come up with.
Ideas for the older ones:
- Indoor cinema
Microwave popcorn and a few sheets, what more do you need? Create a giant den in your front room and get the whole family involved! Family movie nights are always a win in our household.
- Family Games
Stick up a net in the back yard for a game of Volleyball, host a virtual quiz night or even a classic game of charades, make it interesting by adding prizes for the winners.
- Get them involved
Let them cook Dinner one night or take responsibility of something around the house, this will help them feel as though they have some control during the current climate, while also peeling them away from their screens, even if only for a short while.
