<p>With children cooped up indoors with no school, making sure they’re engaged can be a tough task. Keep them entertained by introducing some new activities or adding a fun twist to mundane tasks.</p>.<p><strong>Carve out time for games</strong></p>.<p>Teaching children the rules to old board games and card games can be a fun way to go down memory lane and spend time together. Games such as snakes and ladders, ludo, or UNO, go-fish, Pictionary, and charades are good options for family game time. To take it up a notch, invent a ‘hybrid’ game with made-up rules or DIY your own board game.</p>.<p><strong>Get some fresh air</strong></p>.<p>While public spaces such as parks are off-limits, try to use the space available to take in some fresh air. Playing games on the terrace or backyard, sitting in a balcony or by an open window can be a refreshing change of pace. Use this time to get some exercise or just spend time together. </p>.<p><strong>Make chores fun</strong></p>.<p>While the mention of chores can elicit groans and dragging of feet, try to involve children in household activities by adding a fun twist. Make a game of tidying up, allow them to decorate their spaces, or enlist their help to make evening snacks. Many recipe apps have some fun, child-friendly recipes that require very little clean-up or supervision while involving children in mealtime preparations.</p>.<p><strong>Get creative</strong></p>.<p>Crafting room decor, or using household items to conduct simple science experiments, there are many ways to keep children of all ages entertained. Encourage them to take up a new hobby or resume an old one. Pinterest is a good place to scout for ideas. </p>
<p>With children cooped up indoors with no school, making sure they’re engaged can be a tough task. Keep them entertained by introducing some new activities or adding a fun twist to mundane tasks.</p>.<p><strong>Carve out time for games</strong></p>.<p>Teaching children the rules to old board games and card games can be a fun way to go down memory lane and spend time together. Games such as snakes and ladders, ludo, or UNO, go-fish, Pictionary, and charades are good options for family game time. To take it up a notch, invent a ‘hybrid’ game with made-up rules or DIY your own board game.</p>.<p><strong>Get some fresh air</strong></p>.<p>While public spaces such as parks are off-limits, try to use the space available to take in some fresh air. Playing games on the terrace or backyard, sitting in a balcony or by an open window can be a refreshing change of pace. Use this time to get some exercise or just spend time together. </p>.<p><strong>Make chores fun</strong></p>.<p>While the mention of chores can elicit groans and dragging of feet, try to involve children in household activities by adding a fun twist. Make a game of tidying up, allow them to decorate their spaces, or enlist their help to make evening snacks. Many recipe apps have some fun, child-friendly recipes that require very little clean-up or supervision while involving children in mealtime preparations.</p>.<p><strong>Get creative</strong></p>.<p>Crafting room decor, or using household items to conduct simple science experiments, there are many ways to keep children of all ages entertained. Encourage them to take up a new hobby or resume an old one. Pinterest is a good place to scout for ideas. </p>
