Games that can keep kids busy during the pandemic

The lockdown and restrictions made life tough for families with little kids. Thankfully, some games can keep little fellows occupied for hours. Options are lesser for families with small apartments than people who live in large houses with excellent outdoor areas to play. Here are games and toys that can help in keeping children busy and motivate them to learn.

Magna-Tiles (Magnetic building toys)

When it comes to activities that can keep someone as young as a two-year-old busy, magnetic building set, Magna-Tiles can do the trick. Kids can create pyramids, cubes, and other geometric shapes for hours.

The game helps to enhance building and motor skills, shape recognition, and patterning skills. They can work on this with other children or play alone. There’s no end when it comes to designs that can be made from this. Bright colors, strong magnetism, and sturdy components make this game safe and perfect.

Surprise them with small toys in Bath Bombs

Bath Bombs can be one of the best fun activities for kids. Hide little toys in them, and give your little ones a surprise toy that they will get after the bomb dissolves.

Opt for Bath Bombs made from natural ingredients. Choose the ones that have a sensational smell and make kids’ skin super-moisturized. Parents need to supervise while kids are in the tub. It is also advisable to train kids not to take the colored water in the mouth while in the tub.

Keep them busy in kids’ crafts

Little kids, especially toddlers, are always in the mood to paint something on the wall. Let them spend more time on kids’ crafts. It helps them in being creative, which is crucial for a child’s mind. Buy a 48 in x 100 ft extra large craft paper, roll it out in their room, and let them draw out their mind. You can also buy one of those Kids Crafts’ and DIY project boxes. Visit www.bbtoysth.com to check available options in Thailand.

Get Jigsaw Puzzles

Jigsaw puzzles consist of pieces of wood or cardboard. Kids need to fit these pieces together and solve the puzzle by forming various pictures. Jigsaw puzzles can be superb for children from all age groups. It can help in developing gross motor skills as well as keep them busy and entertained for hours.

As per a CNBC report, some Jigsaw Puzzle makers in the US witnessed a considerable jump in their sales during the pandemic period. 

The same report pointed out that puzzle maker Ravensburger sold 20 puzzles per minute during the first quarter of 2020 in North America. That was just during the beginning of the pandemic. Numbers increased even further during the remaining parts of 2020. The brand did not witness such a drastic increase in sales in its 136 years of existence. It signifies the popularity of puzzles even in this era of smartphones.

Have a backyard? Why not opt for a trampoline?

Kids, especially, toddlers need to be active throughout the day. They need to stretch their limbs enough. Some families may not have sufficient space inside the house for their little ones to jump. If such homes have a backyard, a mini-trampoline can perfectly fit in the same. It can help kids practice their frogs, kangaroo, or bunny hops while in the open air.