But how can you keep your kids entertained without having to constantly join in ? In this blog post, we share 5 great ideas to keep your kids entertained: from building with cardboard to exploring nature and encouraging open-ended play. Let the fun begin!
1. Building, painting and crafting with cardboard
Cardboard is a versatile material that offers endless possibilities for creativity. Collect large pieces of cardboard and let your children build their own playhouse, castle, shop or fort.
Encourage them to paint the cardboard and decorate it with pillows, blankets and other accessories to really bring their play space to life.
Tip: With Makedo you build with cardboard. You screw the pieces together with special reusable screws. And... while your children are having fun with their cardboard creations, you can enjoy a moment for yourself.
2. Experiment in nature with TerraKids
The Terra Kids series from Haba offers great tools and toys to introduce children to nature . Think insect boxes, binoculars, birdhouses and compasses.
Encourage your children to get outside and explore nature using this super fun toy. Let them explore, study insects, watch birds and collect flowers.
Exploring nature will stimulate their curiosity and keep them occupied while you relax and enjoy the outdoors. How wonderful!
3. Let's build a camp
There’s nothing more fun than playing outside in the summer. Encourage your kids to build camps in the backyard. They can create their own adventure play space using tents, blankets, ropes, and chairs.
They can also play hide and seek or organize a treasure hunt where they have to find treasures. We bet you enjoy a moment of peace while they are in their camp?
Tip: With the Pl-ug tent kit you have all the elements you need to build a camp indoors and outdoors, without having to raid the clothes pegs or dad's kit.
4. Encourage pen-ended play
Open-ended play? What is that? Well, Open-ended play is a form of play without rules or a real goal. Your child can let their imagination run wild in this way.
Collect different objects such as blocks, sticks, planks, shells and other small objects and place them within reach of your children. Encourage them to create their own imaginative world and constructions.
By the way, did you know that this form of play stimulates problem-solving thinking and promotes creativity in your children? While they are busy building and creating, you can enjoy some extra free time.
Tip: This game Piks van Opi is simple and stimulates open ended play. For example, build the most original construction without dropping a single piece.
5. Go for a walk in nature
Last but not least, organize a fun excursion in the neighborhood in nature or in your own country. With the card game ' Buitenbeentjes ' a hike can become a fun activity for the whole family. Through the assignments you play, search, chatter and tumble through nature and let your imagination run wild!
Or what about Uitjes en Nachtjes ? With this super fun book with 130 addresses for everyone, it tickles to go on a discovery, whether that is adventurous or completely chill, in Belgium and the Netherlands. It is all possible!
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