5 Ways to Engage Your Children This Holiday

Children are presently on holiday and it is important to engage them in great activities that is both fun and sure to build their character.This is the time to take them off the screen.

Here are some ideas you will love.

1.Visit an Orphanage
    This is one beautiful way to demonstrate to your children how to be kind,considerate and compassionate human beings,by visiting an orphanage and giving out food,clothes and toys(no longer used but still in very good condition)and other necessities to children at the orphanage.You can also get them in the preparation and planning process,for example,get them to by themselves select the clothes and toys they will like to give out.

2.Visit the Library /read read read
      Teach your children to love books and reading by taking them to the Library this holiday.Take them to the children's section and help to select books such as story books,science books,books on plants and animals etc.At home they can read aloud to the hearing of other family members so everyone can get involved.

3.Learn a new language and skill
    Although this may take money out from your pocket,it is worth it.Your children can use this period to get enrolled in a French/Spanish/English/Chinese/German etc class or even deepen their knowledge and understanding of your indigenous language.You can also get them to learn new skills like playing musical instruments like piano,band,violin etc,beadsmaking,tailoring,painting,pottery etc.

4.Cooking/Baking
       Cooking can be fun.First identify by calling out the names and showing your children the cooking ingredients.Also take them through the process by ensuring they take part.During baking children can learn how to measure flour,baking powder etc.

5.Travelling
      This is another great opportunity for children to learn.They meet new people,learn about different cultures and they are able to tolerate other people's culture,ideas and perceptions.They can travel to other cities,towns, and travel abroad to visit friends and relations.Ensure  to plan each day with great activities like swimming,picnics,outdoor games,shopping,visit to museums,historical sites,amusement parks etc