10 Indoor Educational Activities That Will Make Staying Home Fun
When you hear “I’m bored” for the hundredth time, you know you need to come up with something really good to keep the little ones occupied! But coming up with ways to engage them comes with its challenges – first there is the concern of excessive screen time, and then you would naturally also want the kids to get something out of all the free time- all this while being stuck inside the house.
Learning something new gives you a rush. When kids get into the habit of learning from a young age, neural pathways will form in the brain, making them lifelong learners.
We round up some indoor activities that make learning fun for kids!
Reading
“Go read a book” is the classic parent cop-out to keep your child entertained! But it’s a great thing to tell your kid because reading can teach them so much. Reading to your child is a fantastic way to get them interested in books, specifically for younger ones. It also fosters strong bonds with kids as you go on the adventure of a new book, together. With older kids, a fun reading activity is to collectively decide on a book and take turns reading it, then have a book club of sorts where you discuss your favourite bits and have a conversation about it.
Documentary Time
There’s a treasure trove of educational and informative documentary films and series on the various OTT and streaming platforms, which you can access with just the click of a button. Kids learn better when with visual and audio cues, and they can comprehend and retain information better. Watching a documentary – whether it’s on science or history, or even culture – together is a great way to dive deeper into a subject and foster a spirit to question things.
Cooking
Oh, the countless lessons waiting to be learnt from cooking! Yes, the mess that your kitchen is going to be in can feel a bit daunting, but that’s all a part of learning. Involving the little ones from a young age in cooking activities provides them with activities to develop their fine motor skills, basic counting lessons, and a whole lot of sensory play. For older kids, it equips them with essential life skills, and can also be a lot of fun while also providing them with a sense of accomplishment.
Learning music
Music is a splendid way for children to express themselves. It is also known to be extremely soothing, and so can help for kids with anxiety. We recommend learning a new instrument together, because it’s a lot of fun, and you can be level with them, allow them to teach you, share in the journey.
Board Games
Board games are a great indoor activity way to keep kids engaged. It offers the opportunity for young kids to learn various skills like counting and hand-eye coordination. It also improves their focus and increases their attention span. So pull out the Scrabble and Monopoly and get the dice rolling!
Informative Video games
Who would have thought that playing video games could be informative for kids? It seems counter-intuitive, but video games like Minecraft are even used by teachers across the world to help their students develop various skills. This is a fun way for kids to learn concepts like resource management and problem solving. Check out learning-oriented games like SimCity and Spore for a superb indoor activity for kids!
A new language
Apps like Duolingo offer you the tools to learn a new language – at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home! Learning a new language can help expand your child’s worldview, and also expose them to different cultures. And if you’re doing this together along with your child, it makes for a super fun learning activity!
Coding together
Coding helps kids develop problems solving skills and logic based activities and sequencing. Even if your child is not interested in eventually getting into coding, it’s a great skill to have in their arsenal. How about investing in a basic Raspberry Pi, and working together on one of the many fun science projects they have listed on their website? There’s no better way for kids to learn than to experience things first-hand, and the Raspberry Pi provides the opportunity to do just that!
Podcasts
Children are able to pick up a lot while listening, and that’s why podcasts for kids have found a large fan base. It helps them with comprehension, vocabulary, and is especially helpful for those who have difficulty reading. A huge range of podcasts, made especially for children, and spanning a huge range of topics, are now easily available. Check out Mission ISRO, Brains On, and Newsy Jacuzzi.
Cultivate Boredom
There are many parent advocates for letting kids stay bored. It’s through boredom that they explore and learn about themselves, and it sparks creativity. When kids are left to themselves without having something to do, they will find ways to entertain themselves, like imaginary play. This builds independent thinkers. Constantly having something to do could foster toxic productivity. Sometimes kids just need to be given the space to do…nothing!
Nurture the young enquiring minds with these indoor activities!
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