Hi everyone,
It is always hard to find things to do with our children, especially when they are attached to a computer or bored.
All children, young and old, love competitive games.
- My husband would put a coin on the dinner table when things were getting rowdy and begin a series of quiz questions. He would go around all the children and ask for an answer to the quiz question which was made age appropriate. If they didn’t manage the first round, he would give a clue and the money would get less each round.
You would be astonished how children are captivated by working out problems and it benefits them in their concentration and learning.
- Another game is to get puzzles out, easy ones, and see who can finish first.
- Playing card games is always fun and involves the whole family.
- Often when I was sick of cooking, I would ask my children to create a menu and we would talk together about how and what we would need to make their creations. There were some very interesting concoctions but to this day the memories of those times still brings a lot of laughter.
Creating memories and traditions is really a gift we can give to our children.
For those of you that have little time, the dinner table can be a place to invite conversation. Try opening with the words.
Did you know?
There’s an old saying.
A family who plays together stays together!
Deborah Wood
Mother, Grandmother
Member Faith Formation Team
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