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| Give kids a challenge, it gives them purpose...even if it is only for 15 min. |
Parents, no matter the age of your kids, you often want them to put down the tablet and go play.
Give them a challenge that will spark their creativity. Some ways:
• 1-3-year-olds:
- Grab a water bottle, toilet paper roll and sponges and tell them to build a robot.
- Visit the Target dollar section and pick out a few cheap crafts, my favorite are the wooden pieces to paint
- Sock matching party - whip out the sock pile and have them make pairs...plus this saves you the task of doing it later :)
• 4-6 years old:
- Have them run outside and grab something green, blue and yellow
- Lite Brite - you can get them under $15 on Amazon or at Target. This fun classic keeps the kiddos entertained. Plus you can download and print out more designs online for free.
• 7-10 years old:
- Give them painter's tape and chalk and tell them they have 30 minutes to cover the driveway.
- Give them access to the spice drawer and ask them to organize - but don't tell them how. Have them explain their process.
- Sit down with your child and open a give them a cookbook, have them add a bookmark to the recipes they want to try - then have them compare your pantry and fridge to the recipe and make a shopping list!
It doesn’t take money to get their imagination going — just give them an idea and let them run with it.
Originally posted on The Oklahoma 100
