Although TV, video games, computers, and smart devices are excellent tools for entertainment and learning, they also make it easy for children to plug in and tune out after preschool. Luckily, there are many electronics-free activities they can do alone or with a friend to stay busy. Organize and suggest the following to encourage wholesome, organic fun when your children come home.

Ways to Keep Your Child Busy Without Electronics

1. Treasure Hunts

While your children are away at preschool, hide various objects around the home, and create a map for them to follow. The hidden items can be prizes and candy, or you can hide the TV remote or video game controller. Make them use the map to find these objects and help them along the way. This activity encourages communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking skills, and no electronics are needed.

2. Short Stories & Plays

After school, invite your children to write a short story or play and act it out before dinner. Encourage them to use stuffed animals and toys as characters, but they can also write a part and some lines for you. They can even include details about what they learned that day at preschool. Acting is a natural way to get the creative juices flowing, and this activity can also help with language skills and penmanship.

3. Physical Activities

Physical activities are an excellent bonding experience for the family, and they’re also a great way to stay healthy. Take a stroll around the neighborhood every evening to discuss the day, or play catch, shoot hoops, and enroll them in sports leagues. These activities will build social skills, and you can reward your child with electronics time after they’ve played outdoors.

If you want your child to have a rewarding preschool experience, enroll them at Wake Village Playskool. This Wake Village, TX, preschool program and day care center offers a variety of services in a comfortable, wholesome setting. They’ve served the area since 1977, and teach children of various ages to socialize, engage, and develop basic skills. Call (903) 838-5424 to discuss enrollment, and visit their website to learn more about their services. For more news and updates, follow them on Facebook.