Children of this generation have plenty of choices when it comes to entertainment these days. But sometimes those choices don’t offer up everything you’d like, especially when it comes to staying active. After all, we want to make sure that they aren’t just hunched over their electrical devices, day in and day out.
Sites like Wicked Uncle, take great pride in finding creative ways to entertain children of all ages and interests. So, whether you’re a parent who wants to tempt your kids away from the laptop or are looking to make a weekend with your grandchild, niece or nephew more memorable, here are some fun ways to keep kids active and occupied!
Make cooking an adventure
Adults can be a little wary of welcoming little ones into the kitchen. And with so many hot and sharp objects, it’s understandable why. But if you’re able to find some simple and safe recipes to work with, enlisting children as your assistant chefs can work wonders.
No matter what age they are, children enjoy responsibility. As long as you’re keeping a watchful eye over them and keeping their role in the kitchen clear, you’ll soon be enjoying a few delicious treats with some very enthusiastic kids. My kids really enjoy helping in the kitchen. We always ask if other family members can taste the love when we eat the dish later!
Encourage their creative side
Staying mentally active is just as important as any physical activity. Planning creative and fun-filled days around painting and drawing can really let their imaginations run wild!
Many children develop a love for creativity during their formative years and never lose it. This can quickly turn into applying creative thinking skills to everything they do and providing them with new avenues of expression that don’t revolve around electrical comforts.
Learn a dance
While you may want to stay away from devices, YouTube offers a wide range of exercise, dance, and even yoga tutorials. In an age of TikTok and step-by-step dance guides online, children of all ages are embracing the fun of dancing.
Ask them to pick a song they love and learn the steps with them. You’ll be connecting with them on a personal level and helping to aid memory skills. You’ll also get a great workout!
Visit a local park or forest
Kids love animals, and once that seed of interest has been planted it can go far. Do you know a little adventurer who loves the great outdoors and can’t get enough of nature? There’s a wonderful opportunity to make your nearest forest or park a learning wonderland!
Doing a bit of research on local wildlife or even the species of bugs in a nearby park will inspire hours of searching, learning, and fresh air. For extra cool adult points, give them a checklist or scavenger hunt of local wildlife to find. Remember to pack a picnic!
Take the bore out of household chores
It’s all about how you present a task to a child. If you add some fun to general household chores, you’ll soon see a drastic change in attitude when it comes to tidying the house.
Offer up some fun room cleaning competitions, or hand out stickers as rewards for completing household tasks. You’ll keep them on their feet and reduce the chance of boredom setting in, all while getting your daily chores done!
With children out of school for the summer, it can be hard to ensure your kids are entertained and happy without too much screen time. Adding in some of these ideas to keep kids active and occupied will help!