We are used to thinking that if the weather is good, the ideal is to go outside for the children to play and have fun. It's true, it's a good idea. But in the heat of summer it is not always advisable to go outside, especially when it is too hot. In summer, there are also rainy days that prevent you from leaving home, So what do we do these days when it's better to stay indoors or indoors? Indoor activities will be the ones that help you to make them become special moments.
Boredom does not exist, I have always said that whoever gets bored is because they really want to. There are countless activities that they will help you enjoy your children in the summer daysWhen you all have moments of rest and you also have plenty of time to enjoy each other, what more could you ask for?
For this reason, today's post is to give you some ideas of indoor activities so that you can do with your children on these summer days, when the heat strikes or when there is a summer storm. You will no longer have an excuse and you can enjoy your rest days to the fullest both with summer activities and indoor activities.
Everyone to play family bingo
If you want to improve your child's memory and also learn who's who on the family tree, a bingo game with family photos it can be a most beautiful idea. You will have to take nine family photos and present it in rows of three. Next, give your child nine cards or chips to serve as bingo chips.
When someone says 'mom' or 'grandfather' the child should cover the photo with the card or token. Whoever gets three rows wins and whoever has them all sings bingo. To make it more fun, before starting you can set a prize for whoever wins, such as choosing dinner for that day or snack for everyone.
Cards for a family member
All children love creating their own craft gifts. They can create their own cards and choose the family member to whom they want to send it. It can be to a special aunt or grandfather. Provide your children with materials such as stickers, glitter, glue, magazine photos, colors ... whatever they like to create a beautiful card and that is suitable for manipulation according to their age.
You can search for tutorials online to find cool card designs, thus following a pattern on a role model they can feel even more inspired to do it with enthusiasm and hope that the sender likes it.
You can then talk to your children about what you want to say to the recipient of the card so they can write it inside. It doesn't matter how old your child is, let him decide what to put inside the card. If he does not know how to write, you can write it for him / her but being faithful to his / her words. These types of gift cards are undoubtedly the best details that a family member can receive.
Strings of stories
If your child likes stories and tales, this game is very likely to like it. If you record it, it will be even more fun because they will enjoy listening to each other in a big way afterwards and they will learn to correct their own mistakes -if they have them- in their oral discourse -like fillers or nonsense words-.
This game consists of starting to read one of your child's favorite books and when he reaches a critical point in the action, challenge him so that he can take charge of the story and let him be the one who can tell the most story taking into account his imagination. Or you can also read him a story and if for example you are reading Cinderella, in the part where the stepsisters rip her dress, you can say something like: 'What would you do if someone did that to you?' Cinderella ran out and started crying, your child can think of other actions, you can help him think in different perspectives or ways of acting.
Dance moments
Children love to dance and adults are very good at it. A great idea is to put music in the living room and dance. They will learn rhythm and as if that were not enough, they will have a great time. You can put on some classic songs with a rhythm like ABBA's "Dancing Queen" or other songs that you like and are more current. You can also let your children choose the music they want to dance to. The dance floor is secured!
Movie moments
Both children and adults like to enjoy a good time of quality television, and it is much better if we do it as a family with movies for the whole family. You can choose a movie that everyone likes -by consensus-, make popcorn for everyone and enjoy the living room to see a good movie that you all like. Currently there are many options to watch family movies, so do not cut yourself and look for the one that may interest you the most.
Family time
When it is hot outside, when it rains or when going out is not an option, then the time has come to think that it is a great opportunity to spend time with the family. Family time means seeing these moments to be able to enjoy each other regardless of the activity that is carried out but the time together. You can play board games, make cookies, read stories, play with dogs or pets, tickle each other, bathe together… the options are endless!
This summer, whether it is good, if it is too hot or if it rains, do not hesitate to enjoy your family, your children and the free time you have, and how much you miss during the year!