The world is already going through changes, but what seems to not change is the unvanquished pandemic. Although the situation is a lot better than the first few months of the outbreak, another Covid-19 variant is now here to once again threaten humankind. With that, it is still not safe to go out and enjoy the outdoors. You should be more careful now more than ever, never let your guard down until the pandemic is over and if the vaccines are proven to be effective.
Regardless of the negativities that this pandemic has brought, you can still spot some positive effects and opportunities that it provides. There are many activities that you can do to make your day more productive, as well as strengthen the bond that you have with the kids at your homes — such as your children, nephews, or nieces. That said, here are some of the brilliant activities to do at home with kids.
Making beautiful scrapbooks
Scrapbooking may seem to be a boring and old hobby. However, it is still a delightful activity that plays a big role in keeping the bond of people and a good medium for a trip down memory lane. On this DIY activity, you can gather the basic materials — which are the glitters, cardboards, scented papers, scissors, glues, and etc. This will surely increase your creativity and reduce your stress, as well as make your kids entertained and happy. With all the vibrant colors and moving memories that this project bring, you can genuinely love and treasure the experience.
Learning how to sew
Sewing is the activity that many often overlook the value. Some even see it as the thing done by the elders. Let us change this mentality and appreciate the art of sewing. Ensure to have your sewing kits ready, just be careful enough to not prick the children with the needles. Gather on a table and slowly demonstrate the basics to the children. However, you should be extra careful in teaching them this art because children can be messy sometimes. You can create some cute dresses out of your old clothes, repair those that have holes, put some patches on bags, and other cool stuff.
Reading good books
Reading is a good activity that promotes both learning and entertainment. Children’s literature is the perfect genre to read because it cannot only hit the interests of children but also magnet the attention of the adults that want to relive their childhood memories. There are many enjoyable book lessons for kids by Konieczka, that can be learned from Alana Konieczka’s book A Kid’s Life: Loving, Learning, Growing. Other wonderful books that you should never miss reading during your bonding with the kids are The Cat in The Hat by Dr. Seuss, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, Grandpa Nick’s Bump by Lynda Daniele, and Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren.
Baking delectable desserts
During the pandemic, there are many people who discovered brand-new skills and harnessed their strengths. Baking is one of the most fun, calming, and terrific activity that you can bond with the children at your home. Perhaps you can discover that this mere hobby can be your core strength, as well as uncover the talents of the kids for this activity. You can start off with some easy recipes and goods, such as cookies, cupcakes, brownies, cheesecakes, and more. Guide the kids on what ingredients to get and mix. You can use their help on the mixing process. If you want to involve them in putting the batter to the oven, make sure that it is under your guidance because they might get burn from the oven. You’ll never know how fun this activity is if you won’t try. Also, you can share the treats afterward.
Camping indoors
Camping is an outdoor activity that is usually done by the lake or forest. However, nobody said that you can’t do it indoors. So, set-up the tent, pillows, picnic mat, and other essentials for camping. Note that you are doing it in the comforts of your home. Hence, there will be no bonfire and fishing. All that there will be are comfort, laughter, and love. This is a good bonding activity because you can play with your kids, get along with them, and cherish the wonderful moment.
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