Many daycare centers, along with businesses worldwide, had to shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The schools for tots still remain shuttered in some places, depending on where they are located and if infection rates are spiking. Thus, many wonder what educational projects their kids can play at home until they can safely return to daycares. Guardians who are in such a pickle have come to the right place.

This article will focus on several educational projects that are perfect for entertaining and teaching little ones. Children can partake in some of them alone, but parents or siblings might need to join in with others. These particular activities are also budget-friendly. After all, peoples' budgets are stretched thin because of the novel coronavirus, and every little bit helps.

Curious individuals are going to want to stay right here and read further. Plenty of useful information will be passed along in the following sections. With any luck, one or more of the projects discussed here will be just what the doctor ordered to help parents and kiddos pass the time during this healthcare crisis. 

Collect And Paint Objects From Nature

This activity is an excellent choice for parents that have painting supplies from arts and crafts or school projects. They can go out into their yards with their children to collect items such as pine cones and rocks. After setting up a location that safeguards floors, furniture, and everything else from drips and splashes, guardians can let the creativity of their little ones flourish by painting the objects from nature. The children can make the items solid colors, or they can produce patterns and designs. Practice makes perfect, and before a parent even realizes it, they may have a tiny Picasso on their hands. 

Create A Matching Game

There are loads of matching games on store shelves and online today. People don't have to run out and spend funds on them, though. Instead, they can make one out of index cards, paper, markers, crayons, or other things lying around their houses. First, if there are no index cards, parents should start by cutting out an even number of playing pieces. Afterward, they and their children can draw matching sets of colored shapes on the cards.

Once all of that good stuff is said and done, the pieces need to be placed faced down on the floor or a table. Guardians and their kids can then take turns trying to find matches. The activity can help relationships flourish and teach youngsters at the same time.

Drawing And Storytelling

All children need for this project is some paper and crayons. Parents should give their kids the supplies and have them draw pictures of heroes and villains. After they have added all of the finishing touches to the images, guardians should get their little ones to tell them a story about the drawing. This project will keep their minds sharp and ready to go while they are away from daycare.

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