6 Ideas to Try Right Now
Sticker Sorting Game
- 1Draw sections on paper (colours, shapes, animals).
- 2Give your child a sticker sheet.
- 3Challenge: put each sticker in the right section.
Tray Play (Quiet & Calm)
- 1Load a tray with 5 interesting small objects.
- 2Place it on the bed or couch next to your child.
- 3Let them explore without pressure.
Perfect for low-energy days — no movement needed.
Audiobook + Drawing
- 1Put on a children's audiobook.
- 2Give your child paper and crayons.
- 3Ask them to draw what they hear.
Sock Basketball
- 1Roll socks into balls.
- 2Place a laundry basket 2 metres away.
- 3Take turns shooting — 3 points from far, 1 point from close.
Indoor Camping
- 1Build a blanket fort using chairs and draped blankets.
- 2Add pillows, books, and a torchlight inside.
- 3Have a pretend campfire snack picnic inside the fort.
Turn off the main lights for the full 'camping at night' effect.
Living Room Yoga
- 1Pick 5 simple poses: tree, cat, cobra, butterfly, mountain.
- 2Name each pose after an animal and act it out.
- 3Hold each pose for 5 slow breaths.
