Take advantage of children’s holidays to bet on games that encourage children’s socialization, thinking and imagination
During this time of school holidays, forget about electronic devices and enjoy your time at home with games for children and the whole family. In a natural and gradual way, they stimulate the imagination and socialization of the little ones, do you understand?
Anthropologist and educator Adriana Friedmann points out that some games are the channel that children have to express themselves, understand the world, learn about their goals, spaces and interact. In other words, it is a way to communicate with each other and have a diversity of experiences, discovering skills and potential.
To try to help in this mission, we have prepared a list of 19 activities that will strengthen emotional bonds, as well as promote healthy development. Watch!
Games to play with children on vacation without leaving home
Imitate animals
This is for anyone who is an animal fan! Each participant chooses an animal that will be represented by everyone in the sequence. When the frog is chosen, everyone has to crouch and jump very high, for example. In addition to being super fun, it is an excellent stimulus for the development of motor coordination and mastery of one’s body.
mimicry
One of the most loved games by children, huh? In two teams, one of the members must represent, without speaking, only with gestures, the word chosen in a draw from the opponent’s group. Give yourself time to complete each round and record the scores.
Statue
Put on a song you like and dance freely. At a certain time, stop the sound. The idea is that everyone stops as they are and can’t move until the music returns. The game may seem simple, but the result is amazing.
Airplane
Lie on the floor, place your feet on the baby’s tummy and lift him like an airplane. Create airplane-like sounds and movements.
natural pasta
In a large bowl, mix one cup of flour, half a cup of salt, and half a cup of water. Then add everything until you reach the point of pasta. You can also add natural food dyes, chalk powder, glitter, or dye ink.
origami
Art of Japanese origin uses folded paper to represent shapes and figures, such as an airplane, boat, hat, or other more elaborate figures. In addition to the guaranteed fun, the activity allows you to develop motor skills, dexterity and concentration.
Carton box
This activity will work on children’s autonomy and creativity, as the simple object can turn into a house, a stove and even a car. It can also pique the interest of other children’s games, such as camping and obstacle courses.
Papier mache
Put the grated paper, water and glue in a bowl, always dosing the quantities to obtain the consistency of a dough. Shape it into the desired shape, which can be a decorative object or a utility object, and let it dry. Then paint to finish.
stamp on the potato
Cut a raw potato in half and, with the help of a knife, form the desired pattern on one of the halves. Ah, this part has to be done by an adult, okay ?! Next, paint the potato and stamp the paper.
self portrait
In addition to stimulating children’s creativity, it helps them to get to know each other better. A construction of one’s own identity that explores the differences and similarities between each one. The self-portrait reveals the physical and psychological characteristics of the person.
Camping
The idea of ​​sleeping out of bed can be enriching for a child. If you don’t have a cabin, build one using only sheets, pillows, blankets, and some support, such as chairs or a table. Decorate the new “house” together and get ready for bed.
Soap bubble
This is a classic! Put a glass of water and two tablespoons of detergent in a deep container. Stir and toss the mixture with a straw. If you want bigger bubbles, blow slowly.
treasure hunt
Place a gift, candy, or special item hidden inside the house. Write clues on some papers and spread them around the rooms. The first must lead to the second, which leads to the third, and so on until the prize is reached.
shadows
Turn off the lights in a room and turn on your cell phone flashlight. Point the light towards a wall and then, with your hands, imitate the shape of some animals. Whoever hits the fastest wins!
Master sent
Appoint someone as a teacher and that person will have to order others to imitate a gesture, animal, or activity. To this he says: “the teacher sent him!” while the others answer “do what?”. Any participant who breaks the rule or makes a mistake will be eliminated.
Circuit with obstacle course
Let the children create their own circuit at home, using sofas, cushions, tables and whatever else you have available as long as they do not pose a danger to the little ones. Put on some music and follow the path forward, backward and jumping. Use your imagination!
the floor is lava
Like the obstacle course, the idea of ​​this activity is to encourage the child’s imagination. When everyone is gathered in the living room or bedroom, spread out pillows, pillows, and sheets. Suddenly shout: “the floor is lava!”. Everyone must stay in a safe place. Whoever falls loses! It is important to point out to the child that they should not jump on glass or high points.
Fishing
Put a few loose clips in a bowl or bucket. Give each participant a hook or tool with the tip curved upward. The proposal is to grab as many clips as possible with the hook, without touching your hands.
Bowling
Fill some PET bottles halfway with water and place them somewhere far away, such as a hallway or corridor. Take a ball and throw it towards the “pins”. Whoever loses the most in each round wins.
Source: Adriana Friedmann, anthropologist and educator.
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