10 Tips to Overcome Boredom in Children During Social Distancing, Need to Know to Make Them Feel at Home

Kapanlagi.com - Recommendations for social distancing and the implementation of lockdown are starting to occur in several regions in Indonesia. This condition makes everyone have to carry out their daily activities at home. If the lockdown is implemented for a long time, boredom will attack every individual. Especially in children who like outdoor activities.

Outdoor activities are actually good for children's growth and development. However, the current conditions do not allow children to do outdoor activities.

But don't worry. There are several tips to overcome children's boredom while at home. These tips can be done so that children can feel comfortable even just at home. Here are tips to overcome children's boredom as reported from various sources:

1. Throwing Ball with Glass Target

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You can also invite children to play a game. Like throwing a ball using a glass target. This can also be a tip for dealing with bored children at home.

This game is relatively easy and cheap. It only requires a ball, plastic glass, string, and cardboard.

The way to make it is also very easy, by poking a hole in the bottom of the plastic glass. Then attach it with a string that is hung on the inside of the cardboard. Next, the child can throw the ball at the glass target that has been hung on the cardboard from a certain distance.

The game is similar to bowling, throwing the ball at the target. When the child successfully hits the ball, give them a hug or praise. Parents can also play this game with them so that the child feels happy and comfortable at home.

2. Playing Ball with Track

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Playing ball can also be a tip for dealing with bored children during lockdown. This game can be played in the garage, backyard, or living room. You can create a track using colored plaster stuck to the floor.

This track serves to make the game more interesting and challenging. Create an interesting track, such as a picture of a house, numbers, or letters. In addition to learning, this game can also be used to train children's agility.

3. Marble Track Game

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One way to deal with bored children during lockdown is to play marble track game. This game can be made using used cardboard and other used items. Parents can be creative in creating interesting tracks using these items.

Invite children to play together so they feel happy. This game can be played in the living room, terrace, or children's room.

4. Matching Numbers Game

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Parents can create this game using pre-cut paper with numbers. The child then plays it by matching each number. This game can also train children in counting.

5. Spider Web Game

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The spider web game can be the fifth tip to overcome boredom at home for children. This game is often used for both adults and children during outbound activities. Parents simply create a track from string that forms a spider web.

The string is attached to objects, and then the child can pass through the web. Parents can play this game with their children to make it more exciting and keep the children entertained at home.

6. Creating a Garden at Home

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Creating a garden at home with children is a tip for dealing with bored children. Parents can teach children to plant vegetables or herbal plants in pots. This activity can teach children about nature and science. It can even be beneficial for making the air fresher.

7. Playing Puzzle Board

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This game can be played with children in a fun way. Children will be trained to focus and be careful when arranging separate puzzles. Research shows that this game can improve a strong brain. It can even be a suitable game for parents with weak memory.

8. Cooking Together

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Parents can cook together with their children in the kitchen to overcome boredom. Snacks like cookies can be chosen for cooking together. Cooking can also teach children about the names of food ingredients. When the food is ready, the child will feel proud of the food they made. This can be used to boost the child's self-confidence.

9. Playing Music

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If you have musical instruments like piano and guitar at home, parents can teach their children to play music. Playing music can be a tip to overcome boredom during lockdown. This activity can stimulate the child's creativity and imagination through art.

10. Painting

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You can play painting together with your children during lockdown. Parents just need to prepare drawing paper, watercolors, colored pencils. The child's artwork can be displayed on the wall to make them feel confident and proud of their own work.

Those are the tips to overcome boredom during lockdown that parents can do at home. Engage in fun and positive activities with your children to support their growth and development. As much as possible, avoid the use of gadgets for them.

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