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In view of the current corona crisis, parents are currently confronted with closed schools and daycare centers.
In order to keep children busy at home, however, it takes time, ideas and sometimes good nerves.
Especially those who also have to work from home quickly reach their personal limits - that is why it is currently particularly important to offer the youngsters meaningful employment opportunities.
Here you will find valuable tips that can help you in the days and weeks to come.
Keeping children busy: tips for those on a budget
Anyone who has children knows: games and fun don't have to cost a lot.
Therefore, try some simple activities in the coming days.
An activity that is fun for everyone and also tastes delicious: Baking cakes and cookies.
If you prepare the dough in the morning, older children can do the cutting out or decorating on their own while you can work on the side.
You can also start doing handicrafts for spring and Easter now - see what other materials are at home.
There are also numerous instructions and free templates online that you can simply print out.
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And another good tip: Small children in particular like to occupy themselves with activities that they learn from the grown-ups.
So set up your child's own home office.
You can build a computer out of a cardboard box, and instead of a keyboard or monitor there is a sheet of paper to draw on.
So you can keep an eye on the offspring while you are working.
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Puzzle: Against boredom during Corona
An age-appropriate children's jigsaw puzzle is an ideal opportunity to work, and it also promotes concentration and logical thinking.
For example, the puzzle box with the four seasons * for kindergarten children, a 150-piece puzzle * for elementary school children or an even bigger challenge with 300 pieces * are practical.
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Experiments for children: how to create tension
Also exciting for children: an experiment kit * that they can play with and learn at the same time.
But a book with tips on experiments * for everyday life can also help to drive away boredom in your own four walls.
In addition, topics related to robots and technology often arouse great interest and ensure hours of fun tinkering with things.
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Board games: for young and old
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Of course, board games should not be missing from our list: Perhaps you can provide exciting supplies in the coming days - for example with "Litter & Weg" *, a game for children aged eight and over.
This can also be played with the siblings so that you have time for other important things.
The kindergarten edition of “Activity” * or “Tabu Junior” * is just as popular.
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Entertainment for the older children: game consoles
Your children are already older and can hardly be inspired by board games or puzzles?
Then a Nintendo Switch * could make eyes shine and hours of fun.
But be careful - the fun multiplayer mode may also keep you from doing your chores.
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If a purchase was already under discussion, now could be the right time for a Playstation 4 * or an Xbox One S *.
For smaller children, however, a children's tablet may be an option.
The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition *, for example, brings fun and entertainment.
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Tip: You can also find more tablets for children here in our special guide.
Geocaching: children on a treasure hunt
In view of the fact that the opportunities to go out are currently very limited, this form of employment is probably only suitable for families in particularly rural regions.
Nevertheless, take a look in one of the numerous geocaching apps (for example Groundspeak or c: geo) to see whether there are a few treasures hidden in your area that you can look for in the great outdoors.
A good alternative is a treasure hunt in your own home: Simply create a treasure map that guides children through the house or apartment.
Even a few household chores disguised as puzzles and challenges can embellish and extend the adventure before a treasure awaits the children at the end.
Coloring books for children
Such a reward could, for example, be a coloring book that children can use to withdraw directly to get creative.
Whether simple coloring pages for kindergarten kids *, a coloring book for little unicorn fans *, a book with animal mandalas * or a dinosaur coloring book * - here you can choose according to your individual preferences, so that the children can occupy themselves and you have time to work or for the household.
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This article was first published on March 20, 2020.
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