Sometimes children become so interested in electronic toys and video games that they miss out on physical exercise. Children who watch television and play electronics instead of interacting with other children miss out on learning valuable social skills. Teaching children to play together in group activities can be a great way to teach them how to interact with others and use manners.
Rainy Day Activities
If the weather is unpleasant, then children may become bored. It may be tempting to let children watch television all day, but there are other activities that may be better. You can keep kids entertained during a rainy day with a variety of hobbies. For example, letting children work together to solve puzzles can give them a bit of a challenge. Kids also enjoy playing board games. Consider keeping a cabinet of puzzles and games available for children to play with. These activities will encourage children to use imaginative skills and think critically.
Outdoor Games
Children often seem to have endless amounts of energy. Playing outside can be a fun way for children to get rid of this extra energy so that they can focus on schoolwork and other tasks. Children may enjoy playing dodgeball or basketball outdoors on a sunny day. You can use sidewalk chalk to teach children hopscotch, and jumping rope can be another fun activity.
If you are entertaining a group of several children, then you may be able to organize them into teams to play baseball or kickball. Other activities, such as a gaga ball pit, can also teach children how to interact with each other. These games give children chances to work with a team and compete against each other.
It is important to help children channel their energy into appropriate activities. If children focus on their schoolwork for too long without a break, then they may become inattentive and restless. Giving children a chance to run and play can help their behavior. Letting them play together on teams teaches important skills. Try to make sure that children frequently have chances to take a break from routine and use creativity.
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10 Comments
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I Love this article..I will be trying your suggestions with my grand kids…as most of the time their little faces are in tablets or playing some video game. Thank you for sharing !
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I always had some Rainy Day Activities available for my children. They were very into crafts and creative activities.
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Thank you for sharing. We are always thinking of new ideas for our grandkids.
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i know as a kid that i didnt stand around..got yto keep busy,good ideas are better that the bad ones i came up with
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This is a great post, especially with summer around the corner.
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My 3 yr. old granddaughter is a whiz on the iPad. It amazes and worries me at the same time.
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These are some great suggestions. I bought my grandchildren a trampoline for Christmas and I can’t tell you how much fun they have on it. Thank you for sharing
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I have my grandchildren with me all the time and I keep them entertained with lots of craft, gardening and baking fun. They like being with me and learning new skills and ideas. At night, when I am tired, is when I put on the TV or a good movie for them to watch. During the daytime..I am all they have.
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Thank you for sharing. As grandparents we try and play games with our grandkids. That seems to make them happy. Thank you for the entry to this giveaway.
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I need more of this in my life!
