If you struggle to come between your child and their devices, you won’t be the first. They can be addictive, with the need to scroll difficult for even adults to fight. While it may be hard to implement initially, it is important that children don’t lose touch of the real world and have an awareness of what’s around them. Here are 5 screen free activities from Bute House School to help you with just that.
Crafting
Instead of spending hours behind a screen, why not pull out some glitter and crayons for some crafting? It will give them the chance to stretch their imagination and explore their creativity.
Visiting Friends and Family
Seeing friends and family is important for children in their development. Maintaining those bonds can help them to feel loved, a sense of belonging and security. It can also help them in developing their social skills. Something that they would be unable to do behind a screen.
Gardening
Gardening is a nice way to spend your downtime. It gives children something to look forward to and watch. There are a lot of important lessons that can be learnt, like how plants grow, and nature works.
Board Games
You don’t need your devices to have fun. Before video games, children played with what they could find. Board games encourage children to play with one another and can make for a great bonding activity. They can also help them with their development as they will need to put their knowledge and skills to the test.
Baking
If you’re in the mood for some sweet treats, why not make some together at home? Baking is exciting for children as it’s like an experiment. They are able to see how ingredients that they have combined transform and taste.
