{"id":7001,"date":"2020-03-26T10:55:38","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T10:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/?p=7001"},"modified":"2023-02-06T08:50:41","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T08:50:41","slug":"mr-lenders-top-tips-to-keep-your-kids-entertained-whilst-they-are-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/mr-lenders-top-tips-to-keep-your-kids-entertained-whilst-they-are-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr Lender\u2019s Top Tips To Keep Your Kids Entertained Whilst They Are Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Entertaining<\/p>\n

The key to keeping your kids entertained and stimulated is to stick to a routine. There\u2019s no\u00a0better schedule to stick to than that which they are already used to doing at school.\u00a0Making a blueprint for the up and coming days will help everything fall into place, this allows\u00a0you to get things done yourself whilst keeping the kids busy and learning. Mr Lender has\u00a0come up with some top tips to keep your kids entertained without just having them stare\u00a0at a screen all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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CREATE A SCHEDULE<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Schedule<\/p>\n

One of the best ways to do this is to create a schedule clock so that your kids have\u00a0something they can physically see, follow and they are able to look forward to things coming\u00a0up. Use school as the framework, include when they should have breakfast, lunch and even\u00a0snacks. Let them know when they have playtime and then break the rest of the day up into\u00a0small chunks similar to how their school would do with subjects. Below are a couple of ideas\u00a0showing things you could do for each chunk.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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P.E<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"iPad<\/p>\n

There are plenty of ways to keep your children\u00a0physically active without leaving the comfort\u00a0of your home. Things like online kids\u2019 fitness\u00a0channels that they can follow along with. The\u00a0best thing is you won\u2019t need any equipment,\u00a0just a little floor space. You can find these\u00a0channels via sites like YouTube and Vimeo.\u00a0They can help your children with stretching\u00a0and balance and hand-eye coordination. P.E\u00a0with Joe Wicks<\/span><\/a> is particularly popular at the\u00a0moment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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ART<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Art<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get creative! The perfect thing about art\u00a0is that anything can be used as a canvas to\u00a0work on. Why not get some use out of that\u00a0recycling that has been sat on the side all\u00a0week. The stuff you\u2019d normally throw away\u00a0can be used to make so many things. For\u00a0example, you could use your old potatoes that\u00a0need throwing away and cut them up to make\u00a0into stamps. Get your thinking hats on, the\u00a0possibilities are endless but if you feel you are\u00a0running low on ideas then you can find some\u00a0more ideas here<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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HISTORY<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Mona<\/p>\n

There is a huge world out there. If you don\u2019t\u00a0have the luxury of transportation and have\u00a0done the local museums a million times over,\u00a0then why not take a virtual tour of some of\u00a0the world\u2019s most famous art galleries and\u00a0museums from the comfort of your sofa.\u00a0Places like the British Museum<\/a><\/span> in London,\u00a0the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and the\u00a0Guggenheim in New York all offer these virtual\u00a0and interactive tours thanks to Google Art and\u00a0Culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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FOOD-TECH<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Pizza<\/p>\n

Most children love cooking, just make sure\u00a0you\u2019re prepared for a little mess. Keep it\u00a0relaxed and have fun with them in the kitchen,\u00a0the spills can always be wiped up later. If\u00a0you\u2019re unsure where to start then begin with\u00a0some basic recipes. They will still be fun and\u00a0it\u2019s still a great learning experience. Things\u00a0may take longer than usual, so set aside\u00a0extra time for cooking. Ultimately, your kids\u00a0will love the sense of achievement once you\u00a0have finished cooking and they get to eat their\u00a0masterpiece. If you are struggling with recipes\u00a0then why not check out some ideas here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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SCIENCE<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Animals<\/p>\n

The World famous San Diego Zoo may be\u00a0on the other side of the globe, but you are\u00a0still able to digitally visit the zoo thanks to a\u00a0number of animal cameras set up. They also\u00a0provide activities such as crafts and coloring\u00a0pages available for free on the zoo\u2019s website<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0If you don\u2019t mind a little mess and getting\u00a0your hands dirty then there are plenty of\u00a0experiments<\/a><\/span> you can do using objects that you\u00a0would find lying around your home already.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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BREAK TIME<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Back<\/p>\n

When your child is having playtime try to limit\u00a0adult involvement, play is the child\u2019s job not\u00a0the adults. Kids need to play independently\u00a0of adults, independent doesn\u2019t mean\u00a0unsupervised. That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t\u00a0bring some structure to playtime, why not try\u00a0the 30-day Lego challenge<\/a> that is making the\u00a0rounds on social media. They will start to see\u00a0new ways to learn and think outside of the box\u00a0whilst giving yourself a few moments of rest.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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LET THEM HELP YOU<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Holding<\/p>\n

Keeping kids occupied is no easy task, but\u00a0getting them to try new activities will get them\u00a0used to playing independently. Get them to\u00a0help you around the house, if you are cooking\u00a0and cleaning let them assist you. You could\u00a0also give them manageable jobs for their age\u00a0range. It\u2019s also good to give them chores to\u00a0help maintain the cleanliness of the house,\u00a0as having them around all the time can create\u00a0a lot of mess. It also teaches them that they\u00a0have a role in keeping the house clean as\u00a0well.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"home\"Mr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Mr Lender is a multi-award winning lender and is rated five stars on Trustpilot by customer reviews. So why would you choose anyone else for your short term loans?<\/p>\n

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