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    COVID-19: Indoor play ideas for your baby or toddler

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    COVID-19: Indoor play ideas for your baby or toddler

    Trying to keep the kids at home engaged in some fun play - here are some ideas


    Published:  September 14, 2021 11:50 Gulf News Report

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    Looking for a fun way to engage your baby? To help him/her learn even while indoors? United Nations Children’s Fund and LEGO Foundation offer some creative waits to enjoy playful learning moments with your child. Image Credit: Pexels
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    TRY A GAME OF PEEK-A-BOO! Best for: 0-9 months. All you need to play this game is your hands and a sweet voice. Sit with your baby, raise your hands (or a piece of cloth) to cover your face, then remove them and say “peek-a-boo!” Your little one will delight at watching you disappear and reappear. As your baby gets older, she will start playing back with you. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    SEE AND SAY. Best for: 0-9 months. Point to different things around the house while naming and describing them. “See the cat? That’s an orange cat.” This will help to build his language skills while strengthening your bond. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    FAMILY BAND. Best for: 0-9 months. Sing songs with your baby and create musical instruments from safe objects you find around the house. For example, put buttons or beads inside of an empty bottle to make a shaker and secure it well. Music helps with sensory development, and holding the shaker is great for motor skills. The most important part is to get creative and – of course – to have fun! Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    THE BODY GAME. Best for: 0-9 months. Name your baby’s body parts and point to them to help teach her their names. “Where is baby’s nose? There it is!” You can point to your own as well to help her make the connection between the two: “Where is mommy’s nose? Here it is!” Image Credit: Unsplash
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    BOX CAR. Best for a toddler (1-2 years old). Find an empty box/carton and place your child in it safely with some soft blankets to keep her comfortable. Then, pull the box around while making car noises: “vroom vroom!” She will have fun zipping around the house in her new go mobile (and you’ll get some exercise, too!). If space is limited, you can still have the same effect by moving the box from side to side and making noises together. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    KITCHEN DRUMMER. Best for a toddler (1-2 years old). Turn over safe, shatter-proof bowls, pots and pans to make a set of drums straight from your kitchen. For drumsticks, grab some wooden spoons. Your little rock star will keep himself entertained exploring all the different sounds he can make. This game is also great for helping him develop his fine-motor skills. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    FREE DRAW. Best for a toddler (1-2 years old). Give your baby some crayons and paper and let him draw away! This will allow your child to unleash his creativity and enjoy independent, creative play. When he’s done, talk to him about the different colours he used. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    BALL PASS. Best for a toddler (1-2 years old). Grab a soft ball and roll it back and forth with your toddler. This back-and-forth play is great for confidence building and teaches her that you will respond to her actions. To make it even more fun, try adding in another ball and talk to her about the one she chooses. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    DRESS UP. Best for pre-school children (3-4 years old). Grab some different fabrics and clothing and encourage your little one to make a pretend costume out of what you have. Then, play a game together based on what he chooses. Who knows what adventures you’ll have! Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    “I’M GOING TO CATCH YOU!” Best for pre-school children (3-4 years old). Play the “I’m going to catch you!” game around the house by playfully chasing your child around your living space. If she has a lot of energy, this will help her to get it all out. You may need to join her for a nap yourself when you’re done. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    NAME THAT NOISE. Best for pre-school children (3-4 years old) Make different animal noises and have him guess which animal you’re pretending to be. Encourage taking turns and let him make some noises too while you guess. This is a great opportunity to teach him more about the animals you each choose, too. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    TODDLER CHALLENGE. Best for pre-school children (3-4 years old). Toddlers love to be given challenges as they are growing more physically coordinated. Ask your child “Can you lift your arm? Can you touch your hands to your toes?” Using the names of her body parts in context helps her learn, and lets her show you what she can do! Image Credit: Unsplash
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    WASH AWAY! Best for children 5-8 years of age. Grab some toys that can safely go in the water, fill up a bucket and let the fun begin. Encourage her to “wash” her toys by dunking them and playing with them in the water and then cleaning them off with a soft cloth. Image Credit: Shutterstock
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    BUILD-A-SNACK. Best for children 5-8 years of age. Have your child help you prepare a snack for the family and challenge her to use as many colours as she can. Grab some healthy options and have her lay them out on a plate in a design she likes. She’ll be proud of her delicious creation. Image Credit: Pixabay
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    MAKE BELIEVE. Best for children 5-8 years of age. Have him take the lead and encourage him to come up with a make-believe scenario. Follow along with his instructions and ask him questions about the world he has created. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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