How do I spend time with my kids sitting at home? It should be productive and engaging but not boring, entertaining, educative and so much more..

We are at present part of a significant phase in “History”. Yes! We are a part of history, because this phase will definitely be spoken about by our future generations. We are living in a period where we and our kids are adjusting to the “new normal” to stay inside to safeguard ourselves and others. 

When kids have their holidays, we always tell them to stop sitting at home around the gadgets and instruct them to go out and play but now, it’s the opposite. Park playtime, Beach time, Mall shopping and classes for Theatre, sports, art, and craft are now a Big No. Our self-isolation forbids every child’s evening outdoor activities. So beside their screen time what more can a child do at home to spend his time. Here are a few things worth trying.

• E-learning platforms
• books and comics
• board games          
• drawing, art and craft
• storytelling
• card games
• Family time

Drawing, Art and craft

Drawing and craft ensures children's creativity and imagination.Younger kids will enjoy drawing pictures of the day’s activities. The older ones can create more intricate ones from online videos. Try mapping out the next day’s activities the night before, or the next week’s activities on a Sunday.

Board and Card games

Today's schools mainly focus on curriculum and academics, creativity and logical thinking is not given importance or is often pushed to the bottom of the barrel for children. Board and puzzle-based games can keep their brain cells active.

Book and Story Time

In the present digital era, it is important to ensure children unplug from technology and spend time with books. Not only does it help develop learning capabilities, but also speech development which in turn helps in social interactions. There are also a lot of websites providing free ebooks. 

Family Time

Last but not the least, when all the above mentioned activities are done together as family it gives us a lot of energy and hope to move on. DIY pursuits, be it craft or science-based, can keep children and parents occupied for hours.You can spend time together reading poetry, fantasy, or folklore with your children, whenever you take a break from work.