Why less screen is more fun and how to have unplugged childhoods
This could be one of the important & necessary articles I am gonna write in this era, I guess.
“Screen time” refers to the time spent watching TV, playing a video game, holding an iPad or tablet, or being on the computer. Activities spent away from a screen will help with creative and physical development. Here is an article posted by The Hindu on this topic.
With the easy exposure of electricity & the internet, children are drawn to this like never before.
To some extent, for educational purposes, it’s not harmful; however, beyond a certain limit, it can cause more harm than good.
Recreational activities such as playing outside help kids build strong bones and live a healthier life. The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends no screen time for children under 2 and less than two hours per day for older children.
So now the question is how to reduce this & what are the ways to do this?
There are plenty of things your child can do without being in front of a screen. We made a list of activities for 23+26 indoor as well as outdoor, which children can do instead of screening. So without further ado, let’s get started…
Indoor ideas
1. Draw family portraits – one of the easiest & great ways to know about your family& express your feelings for them.
2. Write a letter to a family member – In the time of social media & mailing, letter writing is a symbol of kindness, luxury & care. Furthermore, it teaches creative writing skills.
3. Draw them a human figure – & by picture we mean any kind of picture. It can be a human figure or a superhero or any landscape.
4. Cook dinner with family – Not for learning cooking, but being a part of your family’s dish is an outstanding experience.
5. Write a story – let a child know about the art of story writing or telling. One of the greatest ways of communication.
6. Read a book – “knowledge is power”. hence, expand a child’s knowledge. if you want some recommendations, read our article on
BOOKS THAT WILL TEACH YOUR CHILD SOME MEANINGFUL VALUES!
7. Make birthday cards for your friends – learn DIY tactics.
8. Start a journal or diary– let your thoughts free from your head & be on paper.
9. Invent a new game – by game, we don’t mean you need to learn coding or any technicality, game means anything by that you can enjoy.
10. Teach it to your friends – now that you have made it, share it with your friends.
11. Learn to play a musical instrument – discover the world of music.
12. Dance – move their body with the rhythm.
13. Do instant recess activities such as sit-ups, jumping jacks or push-ups– be fit & happy.
14. Have a family game night – enjoy some quality time with you & your child’s loved ones.
15. Make crafts and give them as gifts to friends and family –nothing is more appreciable than a handmade gift.
16. Design a poster for Unplug and Play Week- do it by hand or let the child discover the creative world of Photoshop. don’t think he is too small for this. Elon Musk had coded his first game at the age of 13.
17. Research your family history –one should never forget their roots & know their history.
18. Make a family tree – let your child discover your history.
19. Plan a slumber party for your next birthday party -teach them to take responsibilities.
20. Make puppets from old socks and put on a puppet show – let them learn DIY.
21. Put together a puzzle – enhance a child’s thinking skills.
22. Listen to the radio, even better, listen to a podcast – let them experience the new age of knowledge & education.
23. Create a collage out of pictures from old magazines – make memories
Here are some outdoor ideas to implement…
Outdoor ideas
1. Create sidewalk art with chalk – children can do it on the outside wall of your building. never be afraid.
2. Blow bubbles – let them have some fun once in a while. Don’t be serious all the time.
3. Take your dog for a walk – & if you don’t have a dog, take one with you beside happiness. Or let them go alone. Let them explore their outside.
4. Go bird watching – Allow them to see & imagine the free life & the freedom the sky offers. dream of becoming a pilot or astronaut.
6. Go on a bike ride – going on a ride with their dad can make a great memory for you to share later on in life.
7. Climb a tree – don’t fear falling down. let them fall & learn.
8. Stargaze– look at the sky, observe the interstellar & dream about conquering it one day.
9. Make an obstacle course using jump ropes, balls, and chairs. Have a relay race – let them enjoy sports
10. Help your parents wash the car – know the importance of all work & respect all work equally.
11. Fly a kite – Try a new, different thing. Enjoy the freedom that the sky can offer.
12. Plant a tree – plant a seed & observe its growth. In the day of instant gratification, have some patience.
13. Visit and get to know your neighbours- know them, help them, be with them. cause they are your best friend in every emergency.
14. Slide or roll down a hill – if you have this option, don’t miss it.
15. Play tag, hopscotch, or hide and seek – play & enjoy.
16. Join a sports team – allow them to know the importance of discipline & failure in life.
17. Go swimming – have some fun as well as water exercise.
18. Have a picnic at the park – have fun with someone you like.
19 Go to a live sports game – cheer your team, understand their pressure, hard work, dedication, consistency & at the end of the day, enjoy the live match.
20. Go ice skating – experience life from a different perspective.
21. Go to a museum – see art, try to understand it & take inspiration.
22. Visit your local library and stock up on some good books – expand a child’s knowledge through books & anecdotes as well as make friends with people who share the same interests as you do.
23. Take a cooking, jewellery-making class, or a singing lesson – learn a new skill & add it to their portfolio, who knows what your child would do later in life.
24. Attend a local concert or watch a band play – watch your favourite singer live & see the good side of being a celebrity.
Here are some FAQs
first and foremost NO. having said that, perhaps the moving shapes and the sounds pique the interest for her growing brain and senses.
we also want to clarify that we are always interacting with the baby, except when she is asleep, or when we’re trying to cook dinner. So, we’re not neglecting the baby and depriving her of social interaction.
now you know what to do.
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These are the basics folks…
1. Doing the Laundry
2. Planting a Seedling
3. Writing a Letter
4.make his/her own bed
5. talk to everyone with respect
6. Preparing a Simple Meal
Now that we have completed this article, we are eager to hear from you guys. Do you have any other activities to add to your list? Let us know in the comments! & as always, until next time, bye & take care.
