How to keep an active toddler busy indoors
Toddlers are highly energetic and keeping them busy every day with some activity or the other is a task in itself. The best thing you can do is to take them outside and let them have fun in the park. However, going out isn't always feasible, especially if you have been working from home. Here's how you can keep them busy and entertained indoors.
Engage them in indoor sports and games
Cricket, basketball, badminton, bowling, and football don't always require going outside. Your kids can easily play these games in their drawing room or corridor. You can also play hide and seek, or blow up balloons and throw them around. A scavenger hunt is a great idea as well, where you can have their favorite toy be the treasure at the end of the hunt.
Get your child dancing
Dancing is a fun exercise to keep your kids busy indoors. It not only keeps them entertained but also builds your child's stamina and boosts their flexibility. So, turn on some fun music that your toddler loves and have a dance party. Mix it up with some actions like tiptoeing, jumping, stamping, and marching depending on the beats of the song.
Encourage them to do small household chores
We know it sounds very silly to ask your two to three-year-old kid to contribute to household chores. But, trust us, this is a great way to keep them busy and teach them responsibility. You can ask them to carry spoons to the table or pass you the plate to teach them the importance of helping. Praise them when they successfully complete the job.
Keep them busy with building blocks and puzzles
Besides physical activities, you can also keep your little ones busy with brain-building activities to make learning more fun. Challenge them to build a fort with building blocks that will ensure a great brain workout. It will also help them develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Give them puzzles to solve that will make them curious and teach them about shapes and colors.
Boost their creativity with drawing and coloring
Drawing and coloring are simple activities but can surely promote your child's creativity and keep them busy for a long time. You can guide them to try various painting methods like a hand or finger painting to create unique shapes. Arrange a whiteboard and let them draw on it. They can also try making crafts like paper boats, planes, puppets, etc. to improve concentration.
