It’s extremely easy to stick your kid in front of the TV all day while you tend to chores and other things that need to get done. Sometimes, you might even throw them outside! Anything to get them out of your hair for a little bit, am I right? But, there are plenty of things for kids to do around the house (without screentime!) that enrich their minds and nurture their creativity– all while letting them have fun. Check out this slideshow by Parents.com on things to place around your home for your kids to interact with:
-Stick sheets of poster board (add a tape boarder to minimize spillover) around the house. Let everyone draw and paint on them to create a communal art project.
-Randomly stick self-adhesive googly eyes of various sizes on objects around the house: fruits, veggies, toothbrushes, phones, mugs. It’s hilarious and kids will love to help!
-Cut out strips of craft paper, and write a poetic line on one. Stick it on the wall. Allow family members to add their own lines to create a beautiful (or silly) poem.
-Use soap or dry erase markers to leave messages on mirrors