We understand that sometimes you want to enjoy your me-time without any distractions and that is okay. But, the circumstances can be a bit different when you have kids around you. Somehow, they have that much energy, and we often find it not easy to let them be quiet for a while. No worries mom! We have compiled some activities you can do with your children in your apartment, here there are.
- Board Games and Puzzles
Board games and puzzles can keep your children engaged because they are fun and exciting. These games are classic ways to pass the time and you do not have to worry to find other things to do for your children. Besides the fun, these kinds of games can also stimulate your kids’ brains to be active and sharp. If your children feel bored with the existing board games or puzzles they have, you can create a new one using cardboard boxes. You can opt for some board games from Indonesia or other international board games, the choice is all yours. If you want to have a quieter time, you can play Lego with your children, this game can practice creativity and patience. Prepare yourself for some fun and giggles with your lovely kids. Family time will surely be spent well, so enjoy! - Arts and Crafts
Doing arts and crafts is a good idea for spending time productively with your kids. This activity can keep your children busy for hours and it is also enjoyable for adults. Both you and your children can explore some ideas and turn them into arts and crafts. Not only spend quality time together, but by doing arts and crafts, you can also decorate some corners in your apartment, and voila! they will look nicer. Make sure to prepare all things needed before making arts and crafts, you can use recycled materials or buy them from an arts and crafts store. For getting ideas, you can browse the internet, Pinterest, or books, there are tons of creative ideas to do. Here are some arts and crafts ideas you can do with your kids.
· Make cards for special occasions (birthday, thanksgiving, baby born, etc.)
· Make a dreamcatcher for decoration
· Make artsy envelopes
· Make origami with various shapes and hang it in your apartment
· Make bookmarks from recycled cartons - Exercise Together
Another great idea to spend some quality time with your children is by setting a time to do exercises together. You can schedule the time, in the morning or evening, on weekdays or weekends, it is all based on your availability. Exercising together with your children can bring some benefits, not only good to keep your body in shape but also great for family bonding. Choose workout varieties to avoid boring and monotonous exercises. You can have yoga, jogging, aerobics, dancing, stretches, squats, planks, lunges, jumping jacks, and many other options. Put on some much-loved tunes to create a good mood while exercising. Letting your children exercise regularly can create good habits and more awareness of the importance of sports from an early age, guaranteeing that your kids will get used to it and will enjoy doing sports. - Try Some Recipes
Cooking is fun to do because we can get the reward of tasty food at the end. The foods that you cook by yourself will be healthier, more hygienic and they will be tastier. So, why not try some recipes with your children? You can cook some dishes or bake some delicious pastries. Allow your children to have a hands-on experience in the kitchen through cooking. You can choose an easy and simple recipe to try with your kids. The result does not have to be perfect, but you can do some creations and add more ingredients to make it scrumptious. You will be surprised with the children’s ability in preparing some foods and perhaps in the future, you can ask them again to assist you in preparing foods for the whole family. - Scavenger Hunt
You can plan a fun and exciting game with your children at the apartment by playing a scavenger hunt. You can list some things that your kids should find in the apartment and give some clues about it to make it easier. Or you can try another creative idea by making a scenario that will ask your children to draw or write or dance or take a photo based on the scenario. You can use many varieties of hunt clues like numbers, shapes, writings, drawings, voices, body gestures, or other kinds of clues. This activity can let your children move their bodies and think fast and strategically to win the scavenger hunt. Please remember not to make it too complicated because it can demotivate your kids to solve the hunt. You can make it easy, fun, and entertaining so that your children will love to do it again sometime in the future.
These days, it is important to keep your children occupied so they will not feel bored in the apartment. Besides that, you and your children can also get healthier because you move your body and your brain will stay active and sharp. Doing interesting activities at the apartment can also strengthen the bonding between children and parents because you can get to know each other better and have more solid communication.
