10 ideas for activities to do with children during quarantine


Do you have the children in the house and no longer know what to do to occupy them? So, this text will give you a hand!

The current scenario of quarantine, on account of new coronavirus pandemic, requires us to spend more time at home and, consequently, the little ones need to learn to spend energy in another way.

See below for a list with idea of ​​activities for children during quarantine!

1. art time

everybody likes to do art, Is not it? Take this time to explore the children's creativity and spread the painting kit on the floor, letting them explore their imagination and produce lots of art.

2. play chef

Take everyone to the kitchen and play chef, as well as in the children's cooking shows. Just be careful that no one gets hurt, always keeping an adult monitoring the activities.

3. beach at home

If you are unable to go to the Beach or if you live far from the sea, now is the time to make your own indoors or even on the balcony of the apartment.

Put bath towels on the floor, bathing suits and sunglasses on the little ones, spread the shells if you have a plastic pool fill it up and enjoy the sun.

4. eyeing the photo

capture photographs with the children. Choose different themes and see how they manage to represent them through the photos, then ask them to explain the meaning.

5. garden corner

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Teach children how important nature is through gardening. Also, show them how the planting and harvesting process is like, making a parallel with life, in which we need to cultivate good things for a better future.

6. doing engineering

Explore different skills of children, including engineering. Let them create new things with the materials they have at home, it can be houses, cars, toys or whatever comes to mind.

7. Chat

Don't stay away from those you like. Make video calls with schoolmates, family members and everyone who is away during this period. Let the little ones talk and develop their communication.

8. virtual tour

It's true that we shouldn't leave the house and that many places are closed, but it is still possible to visit from the comfort of the sofa. For this, technology is a great ally, allowing it to be virtual tours by different places in the world.

9. Memory in photos and videos

Relive the memory of good times with your family, viewing photos and watching old videos. With this, parents can promote affection and create greater bonds with their children.

10. Letter writing workshop

Write letters for special people. The suggestions can be numerous, from a tribute to mother's day, a letter to friends or even a memento to grandparents, who are sorely missed.

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