Things you can do with your family during the lockdown

Many of us are already fed up with staying at home during the lockdown period.

So what can we do to entertain ourselves and our children?

Here are a few tips you can put into practice at home to pass the time and keep boredom at bay…

1- You can’t go wrong with board games, as they can be enjoyed by the whole family.

2- Get creative in the kitchen. Let your children help you with meal preparation and become little chefs as you all cook or bake up a storm. Lots of constructive fun for everyone!

3- Watch movies, of course. Enjoy some hot, buttery, salty or sugary popcorn with all those movies you’ve been wanting to watch but just haven’t gotten around to. Don’t forget that there are lots of series out there too!

4-  Spring cleaning wouldn’t hurt. Get your children to re-arrange their rooms. This should keep them busy for at least one of the 21 days.

5- Maintenance in the house. Get your family to fix broken shelves and cupboards, etc.

6- Have your own dance talent contest in the comfort of your own home. Get everyone to show off their (sometimes silly) moves and the best dancer can win a prize. This is sure to keep the whole family entertained for as long as you have the energy to “shake it up” on the makeshift dance floor.

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