Times are difficult, morale is low, sources of joy and fun are even more important to create a sense of safety and happiness for children around you.
Yes, they do need to know about the pandemic.
No, they should not be shielded from grief, loss, and uncertainty.
Also yes, they still need to have a playful childhood, and this means for most parents to push through and find more fun activities. To make it easier, here are 5 amazing games you can play with your child right now. All you need is access to a browser!
Tips on facilitation: Don’t just leave the game with your children and sit back. Play turn by turn or give them funny clues and hints when they’re stuck!
Wordsearch - https://lovattspuzzles.com/kids/childrens-online-puzzles/wordsearch/
Crossword - https://lovattspuzzles.com/kids/childrens-online-puzzles/spellbound/
Mazes - https://www.mathsisfun.com/games/mazes.html - Try the invisible maze - it’s a lot of fun!
ABC Scavenger Hunt - https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/138014/abc-scavenger-hunt/#:~:text=You%20could%20do%20an%20ABC,that%20starts%20with%20that%20letter.
Draw funny comics -
When kids are working on these activities, don’t just watch or correct them, work with them! Watch the giggles when your drawing turns out to be far worse than what they’ve made!
The important part is to use this as an opportunity to get to know your child! They’re changing every day, new neurons are being formed, new connections between old neurons, their mind, body everything is changing and so are their likes and dislikes!
Try them out and let us know what you think!
Playfully,
Prasanth
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