Kids, unleash your creativity

With the advent of monsoon, children are forced to stay indoors. The Guide speaks to experts in the city and finds interesting ways to keep your kids occupied this monsoon

Quizzing it up
Get the kids in the neighbourhood together and plan a fun quiz. The questions should be general and set keeping in mind their age. A few fun questions and movies or advertisements can also be included.u00a0 This is a great way to increase their knowledge and make sure they have a fun time.



Showcase your talent
Organise a talent show.u00a0 Every kid has a unique talent. A small talent show could be organised to help them showcase their singing, dancing or acting skills. They will spend time rehearsing for the stage show, in the meanwhile nurturing their hidden talent.



A handwriting competition
In the age of computers and laptops, kids are barely concerned about their writing skills. A handwriting competition will help draw their interest to their creative writing skills. Follow it with an introductory session to the art of calligraphy and help them discover the joy of the brush, ink and paper.



Sketch your dreams
Organise a drawing competition in the compound or in an empty room. This is a beautiful way to unleash a child's creativity and let their imagination run wild.u00a0 Give out prizes and encourage the ones good at art to take it up seriously.



Interesting screenings
Expose your kids to some brilliant documentaries, that will make them think. Screen some documentaries, which focus on issues pertinent to them like the environment or animals. You can also present a slide show or rake up a discussion on the issue.

Learn traffic rules
Prepare a small skit or a leaflet giving information about traffic rules. Talk about the safety measures that need to be followed during emergencies like accident or a fire. This is sure to benefit them in the long run.

Improve communication skills
Give the kids a topic each and ask them to speak in front of a small audience. Apart from improving their communication skills, it is sure to improve their confidence as well. You can arrange a small talk on the importance of communication skills and how to improve them.

Have fun with numbers
Most kids run away from maths when in school. Use this opportunity to inculcate their interest in maths. Organise a Vedic maths session or teach the kids some fun math tricks which they can show off to their friends. Chances are they may start loving the subject.

Paper creativity
This creative art does not require much investment. Meanwhile the kids are sure to enjoy creating different forms of different shapes with paper. Get origami paper and a book with instructions and explore the art together.

Funtime with Board Games
Some afternoons can be spent playing indoor games like Chess or carom. They are fun and will also increase their concentration levels.