15 Indoor Activities to Keep Your Child Engaged During the Coronavirus Outbreak

<p>With the world dealing with the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, chances are you are taking all the precautions to keep your family safe, and this includes keeping your little one at home. Your child&rsquo;s safety and health is incredibly important, especially in these unsettling times and we understand that. However, with schools being shut and kids stuck at home, we know there is a lot of energy that needs to utilised in order to maintain sanity. If you&rsquo;re worried about how you&rsquo;ll keep these kids safe and entertained, we&rsquo;re here to help you. Starting from toddlers to school- going kids, we have fun-filled activities for everyone. So, get your kids into some comfy clothes and let the adventures begin!</p> <p>Advertisements</p> <h2>5 Fun Activities for Toddlers</h2> <h3>1. Sticky Spider Web</h3> <p>A simple yet super fun activity, this one will help your little one practice his gross motor skills and improve his hand-eye coordination. All you need to do is stick long strips of cello tape in the form of a web on a doorway. Next, roll up old newspaper into small balls and start throwing them at the web to see whose ball sticks on the web.</p> <h3>2. Jump With Paper Plates</h3> <p>Another fun way to utilise your little one&rsquo;s energy and teach him all about colours. Line up some coloured paper plates on the floor and get ready for the fun. Call out the name of the colours and ask your child to jump from one plate to the other. This easy activity may seem silly, but we assure you your child will love jumping around.</p> <h3>3. Connect the Dots</h3> <p>Want a breather after those high energy activities? Here&rsquo;s one that will keep your little one occupied while you finally get yourself a cup of coffee. This simple activity will help your little one&rsquo;s concentration and introduce him to an interesting game. All you need to do is make a grid of dots by making six rows and columns of dots on a piece of paper. Give it to your child with some sketch pens, and let him connect the dots as he pleases. It&rsquo;s a good way for him to explore this game and improve his pencil grip.</p>