Let’s face it – with the current pandemic and the ongoing Conditional Movement Control Order here in Malaysia, we’re all living in a reality that can get overwhelming at times – especially if you’ve got kids at home. Keeping them entertained (and ourselves sane) has become quite the challenge.
Don’t despair though as there are loads of fun and educational activities that you can do at home with the little ones that’ll help reduce their screen time while keeping them entertained and educated altogether! Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
DIY Tissue Box Monsters
You probably already have empty tissue boxes lying around the house, and this quirky DIY craft idea is a great way to recycle them. Apart from old tissue boxes, all you need is some acrylic paint, googly eyes which you can make by drawing ‘pupils’ on white ping-pong balls, glue and pom poms.
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Allow the kids’ imaginations to run wild with the design of each ‘monster’ and turn it into a little fun game by seeing how many pom poms they can hurl into the monster’s mouth within a given time limit.
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DIY Glow-in-the-Dark Jellyfish Craft
With materials like yarn, scissors, sandwich bags, paper bowls and of course, glow-in-the-dark paint, this craftwork is a fantastic way to bond with the kids and to release their creative juices. Once it’s complete, you can hang the jellyfishes up, turn off the lights and marvel at the glow!
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DIY Family Tree
Teach your kids about their roots with this delightful family tree craft. Studies show that children tend to be happier and have a higher self-esteem when they are aware of their family histories.
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Available are different types of printable family tree templates, and whether you want to go the traditional route with a basic tree structure, or for a more out-of-this-world feel like a galactic family tree, any option you choose will help the little ones better understand your family history.
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DIY Fairy Jars
Making these cool fairy jars is so much fun when you have a variety of glow sticks on hand. If you have an assortment of colours, the possibilities are endless. All you need are mason jars, glitter, and a serrated knife to go along with the glow sticks.
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Together with the kids, you will have beautiful fairy jars that can be used as decoration in their rooms, the front porch and even the bathroom in just four simple steps.
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DIY Bubble Wrap Printing
This is an incredible idea that can be executed as a whole family. And with everyone staying home, all that bubble wrap that came along with your online shopping addiction purchases can be put to some good use! Instead of chucking it in the trash, try out this creative take on stamp art. The kids are sure to love this one!
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