Goodbye Screen Time, Hello Quality Time During The Lockdown

During the lockdown, new technologies, social media, digital platforms and electronic devices provide all kinds of entertainment. Moreover, since they cannot go to school, children rely on technology to continue their education. However, in the midst of so many digital options and obligations, it is important to learn to break the digital connection and enjoy quality time during the lockdown with our family members and those who live with us.

With this in mind, we would like to propose a series of activities and games that you can play with your loved ones. Let’s start!

Activities for quality time during the lockdown

1. Karaoke

We’re all familiar with karaoke – an activity where you read lyrics from a screen while singing along to instrumental recordings. But to avoid more screen time, this time you have to rely on your own memory and creativity.

This way you can sing along to your favorite songs without reading the lyrics. Meanwhile, the rest of the family can act as judges and score your performance. You can even set up your own version of The Voice.

2. Crafting with recycled objects

Most kids love to tinker. That’s why we recommend that you put together every kind of craft activity you can think of. Use materials you have at home to inspire your creations. These can be water bottles, toilet rolls, plastic containers, lids, etc. Look around and you will surely find plenty of things to work with.

3. Board games

Most likely you have some old games lying around the house since childhood. Dust them off and get ready for an evening of family fun. If you don’t have any games, you can also make homemade versions of Memory, Snakes and Ladders, etc. That way you combine crafting with playtime! And you get a product in return that can give you even more quality time with your family.

4. Stop! The best game to have quality time during the lockdown

The S top! app is currently one of the most downloaded games. The best part is that you can play it with people who are far away. It not only gives you the opportunity to spend quality time with family back home, but also with friends and relatives who live elsewhere.

If you don’t have the app, all you need is a pen or pencil, a piece of paper, and a timer. The game consists of capturing a series of categories. For example names, cities, food etc. You also have to choose a letter from the alphabet.

Within a set amount of time, players must then write down a word for each category that begins with the chosen letter. It is a simple and fun game that stimulates the memory and imagination of every player.

5. Build your own obstacle course

It’s important to stay active during the lockdown and find ways to burn off all that extra energy. To prevent children from getting bored with the same thing every day, you have to come up with new things. For example, you can stay active by setting up your own obstacle course with furniture and other objects around the house.

When drawing up, take into account the space you have in your house or garden. Also consider the age of your children. You can add obstacles, jumps, tunnels, objects for your kids to climb over, etc.

Or you can set up stations where your kids have to complete various challenges, such as doing push-ups or solving a puzzle. Between setting everything up and completing your obstacle/challenge course, time will fly!

6. Hide games: many variations

Hide and seek is a classic game that never goes out of style, no matter how much time passes. Moreover, it is one of the most ideal games to play at home and you have several variants to choose from.

Kids love hide and seek. So if you have enough space in your home, this is a great option! You don’t need many players…two is enough!

If you have a lot of space in your house or garden – and a large family – you can organize a game of sardines! This is like hide and seek, but only one player is hiding while everyone else is looking for him. When players find the person in hiding, they hide in the same place. The last player to discover the hideout loses.

If space is limited, or if you just want something different, you can hide a specific item in your house and let the rest of your family find it. Or you can put together a scavenger hunt with clues and a prize at the end.

7. Quality time during the lockdown: origami (paper folding)

Origami is another great way to enjoy quality time as a family during lockdown while learning something new. Maybe you and your kids will discover a new hobby. To make your origami creations all you need is paper and creativity. You can find plenty of instructions on the internet to print out.

8. Drawing, painting and coloring

These are favorites among the smallest family members, but honestly, you’re never too old to enjoy them. Plus, all you need is paper and coloring — crayons, crayons, markers, paint… whatever you can find.

Not only is this a great way to pass the time and relax, it also encourages creativity and imagination. You will definitely enjoy this activity while spending quality time with your family during this lockdown.