When it comes to a house full of kids and or just one kid, they need to expel that energy. When the energy is not expelled the kids go cranky and then you end up in the guilt trip of not spending time with them. You also start worrying about their safety .

With this in my mind I started exploring how to entertain kids uptill age 10 or so. As these kids are not too involved into study or online serials etc. These kids need to be creative and learn . Kids are easily bored and run out of ideas. So my advice is to take one of these suggestions and implement it one at a time. Too much too soon spoils the fun and they will keep asking for more.

Indoor preparation for the KIDS. I am sure you must have made your home baby safe …few reminders and for those who are new parents.

FLOOR

1. Have one room ( balcony) floor covered with soft mat . These can be made by putting matteresses , maybe two or three bedsheets folded well and topped with a rug to keep in place.
2. All switch and sockets to be taped off. No wires running around on floor. If you must have them the do tape them higher up on the wall or place a sof furniture around it.
3. For balconies cover the grills with the green mesh ( used in nurseries ) and tie them with ties so that very hard to pull out the cloth. This will cool the balcony too if there is direct heat.
4. Try to make partitions with a curtain if the room is big enough. If you have two kids then they both have their private space or else you can use the one side for any other work. QUICK LINK TO BUY

WALLS

1.  Place all your imp. And expensive stuff/ paintings/clocks/display in a safe place. We need less of anger and screaming in the house. The kids feel more free to dance play when they do not have to bother about being careful.
2. Atleast till 5 feet height try to paint the walls with chalk paint for doodling of letting the kids enjoy the student treacher game. You can draw a puzzle for them everyday for them to enjoy the brain storming sessions.
3. Put plain sheets of paper if you cannot paint the wall. Let kids have fun and just tear it away when done.QUICK LINK TO BUY

BACKYARD/ GARDEN/OUTDOOR

1. Clear a small area for your kids to enjoy playing with mud /water/clay.
2. Sand pits are the most enjoyable game for them . Keep them busy in the evenings and later make them have fun with garden-hose shower .
3. Swings .
4. Plucking leaves and vegetables with you .
5. Try to place a basketball ring and let kids throw anything to score  the basket . Paper balls, tennis balls,

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Chalk paint DIY : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1BlEs07S3c

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