10 Great activities to do at home with kids.

In this difficult period in which we must spend most of our time at home with our children, we understand that it is not always easy to keep them busy and entertained.
Here we give you some ideas of things to do at home and spend quality time with them. 10 activities of crafts, games, activities and recipes that you can do with your children.

1. Watch educational shows or their favorite cartoons.
This is the first the option that everyone knows, but the truth is that children of this generation spend more time in front of the screen than all past generations. It is good for children to spend time outdoors, but when this is not possible and the family for any reason must stay at home, there are very good alternatives.

2. Play video games:
The second option is not my favorite, but I like that parents can at least be part of this activity if we wish. Many games that make children move a lot and even “learn” music and some sports can be a good option. The good thing about these games is that in addition to spending an entertaining family time (your children will be happy to beat you, and let’s admit it, this is their territory), you will have a phenomenal “work out”.

3. Read books:
Books are also a means of sharing passions (parents and children reading about football), transmitting messages and entertaining children and adults.

4. Make art:
You can find crafts activities on the internet with simple materials and it is quite likely that you already have them at home.

5. Cook:
Cooking with children is not easy, but the key is to consider that the activity is not a destination (ready meal) but a process that although sometimes chaotic, can be very entertaining. Children like to feel that they are a contribution and I assure you that they will be very proud of whatever they help prepare.

6. Create castles and forts:
If you have Legos you can use them to make different creations such as houses, forts or castles, but you can take the creation of forts to another level and use different elements that you surely have in your home such as bed cushions, armchair cushions, sheets and blankets. Warn your children that this is a special activity, and that although it is not allowed to take out the sheets and cushions to play on a day-to-day basis, you will make an exception in order for them to assemble “the best fort in the world”.

7. Play with toys:
Children receive toys for their birthdays, Christmas and other special dates, but the amount of time they spend playing with them is minimal. Sometimes, children don’t even remember what toys they have and the enthusiasm for a new toy lasts so little that they make them almost a waste of money. Check the toys your children have and invite them to use them.

8. Dress up:
Old clothes, hats, belts, ties and accessories in general, and invite children to create their own costumes. If you have costumes used for Halloween or school or nursery presentations, you can also use them. It’s a good idea to have a box with costumes, clothes and accessories that they can use and play. In addition to having fun, children will increase their capacity for creativity and imagination.

9. Play treasure hunt:
Take some relatively small items (such as tennis balls) and hide them around your home. Then let your children look for them and earn points for each “treasure” they find. To help them you can say “cold” when they are moving away from the object, and “hot” when they are going towards it in the right direction.

10. Sort:
And for the last one I left an activity that despite not being very popular with children, is necessary and can be fun. Ordering as a family is much faster and helps children understand the work that this activity means and then being more responsible and keeping things tidy.