A selection of creative activities for children to do at home.

Play is a fundamental part of childhood and contributes greatly to a child's development. Nowadays, we know that finding original ideas for activities can be more difficult than expected, so we have tried to offer you some ingenious solutions that you can try at home. In this article, you will find ideas for games to play at home, adapted to your child's age.

For babies from birth to 3 years old

Babies love to imitate and explore, so we recommend that you don't neglect simple activities such as dressing up. Putting themselves in someone else's shoes and imitating them will allow your child to develop their observation and analysis skills from an early age.

In general, children of this age especially enjoy variety. In fact, the activities you offer them will help them develop their motor skills. Below is a list of games and activities that are ideal for children from birth to 3 years old:

• Montessori games (recognizing shapes, colors, materials, sounds, etc.). Find a selection of the best Montessori games at this link: https://www.je-suis-papa.com/top-jeux-montessori/
• Puzzles
• Juguetes de construcción como Lego (opte por piezas más grandes en lugar de pequeñas para evitar cualquier riesgo de asfixia)
• Hideout in your house
• Puppets (and yes, you'll also need to develop your acting skills to entertain your children!)

Tip: Consider placing an activity toy on your stroller so that your child remains stimulated even during walks. To do this, when your baby is in a carrycot or car seat, the adjustable bar on the Limo stroller is ideal for placing the toy in a higher position ( https://www.vidiamo.com/products/la-poussette-limo ).

For young children aged 3 to 6

At this age, games are even more important for children because they stimulate them even more.

First, we recommend organizing creative activities such as modeling with salt dough, plasticine, painting workshops, coloring, etc. Of course, you have to be prepared for your child to get dirty (we advise you to cover them well, cover yourself, and protect the area around the child), but these activities will contribute to the development of their imagination.

Logic and memory games are also very important, and children tend to enjoy them. Below are some ideas for games of this type:

• The memory
• Card games
• Spot the Difference Games
• Sorting games

For children aged 6 and up

To help develop your child's intellectual, linguistic, and social skills from the age of six, we have selected the activities that we found most appealing:

• Escape kits ( https://escape-kit.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0caCBhCIARIsAGAfuMz3m5faV47B3AK3SPjjfFy7sPcOAljLw_tmc1n7vEFmrOQb1vbVh7UaAk5KEALw_wcB ): This original and innovative activity allows you to solve puzzles with your family or by inviting your children's friends over, without having to leave home. In times of pandemic, it's best to protect yourself and your children. So bring escape games home!
• Organize workouts at home with the family: yoga, stretching, dancing, and more.
• Since lockdown, cooking workshops have gained popularity, but they can undoubtedly be a good hobby, a learning opportunity, and a pleasure for children—and not just for them!
• Board games such as math, vocabulary, and general knowledge games can be ideal for keeping your children busy at home.

In conclusion, play is not only crucial for child development, from newborns to adolescents, to enhance their abilities, but also for fun and entertainment. We hope these ideas help you keep your children or grandchildren busy while they stay at home!