Indoor Activities That Parents Can Do With Children To Increase Creativity

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JAKARTA - The Covid-19 pandemic has made life unpredictable. One time, you can go outside to breathe fresh air or feel the warmth of the sun. However, at other times you have to be cooped up in the house so that the spread of cases does not run rampant.

You, as a parent, may be able to quickly adapt to these changing circumstances. But not with children. They may experience cabin fever from being isolated in the house for too long. That's why to overcome the occurrence of cabin fever in children, you must prepare fun activities.

VOI has compiled a list of children's favorite activities as a starting point. Learn the advice, get inspired, and buy all the components you need so that when it comes time to just stay home, you're ready to explore with your little one.

DIY

It's time to get all the markers, glue, paint, paper holders, or any craft items you have at home and let the kids explore their creativity. When you're done, take the 2D artwork and hang it on string or twine with clothespins, display the 3D work on a shelf, and invite your kids to be the owner of their own art gallery.

Play board games

This idea may sound silly, but if you really want screen-free family time, board games can still do. Get you and your kids competitive and get ready to play.

Making cake

Indoor days are a great time to get creative in the kitchen. Set up a kind of homemade dessert bar by whipping up toppings that the kids can add to a cupcake or ice cream sundae.

Play puzzle

According to research, playing puzzles can improve collaboration and teamwork skills. You can invite your little one to put together a puzzle, no need to rush to finish. Put a few puzzle pieces together a day and leave them for the next day.

Do a scientific experiment

You can do a lot of science experiments at home with a little bit of preparation. Often with items you can pick up from around the house. For example, if you put shaving cream as a cloud over a jar of water, then add the blue drops of water one by one, when the "cloud" becomes saturated, you get blue rain and the water cycle in the jar can be created.

Making pizza

Involve everyone in making dinner by preparing personalized pizza dough for each family member. Everyone can add their own toppings. Must be fun, right?

Watch movies or TV shows

You are certainly worried about screen time in children. For that watching movies and TV shows is always a last resort. But if you're stuck indoors for long periods of time and don't know what to do, then watch a movie or TV show from time to time. Make the most of every second of screen time by making sure you pick the best kids TV shows and movies available.