The last year has brought to light many issues. One of the major issues that has surfaced is the entertainment and education of kids of all ages. The ongoing viral pandemic has forced the closure of schools, restaurants, and other public places.

After a year of this, many of us are reaching the end of our ropes – especially when it comes to keeping the kids busy. Knowing how to entertain kids of all ages has never been more important.

Below are a few key tips to keeping kids entertained and educated:

Mix it up

One thing that seems to resonate with kids of all ages is repetition. Expecting kids of any age to learn or be entertained doing the same things repeatedly could be a recipe for disaster. Kids have a short attention span, and knowing how to keep that span active is critical in the effective education and entertainment of children.

The solution to the problem is simple: try different things periodically that kids may like. This could include different lessons in various subjects, playing different games or watching different types of films or television. You can visit websites such as The Simple Dollar to see lists of kids’ activities that are sure to help.

Play a game

Playing a new game with children is an excellent way to keep their little imaginations working hard. We love to revisit tried-and-trusted board games, outdoor games of hide-and-seek, or even often overlooked online options, like Scrabble or Words With Friends. If you’re going to play, use a Scrabble cheat to keep everyone on their toes!

Explore the great outdoors

Keeping kids indoors for months on end is like caging an angry tiger. With that in mind, focus on entertaining kids outdoors. The fresh air and sunlight are not only very healthy for kids but can also keep them aware while boosting their brainpower.

Don’t rely on television

Many adults today spend countless hours in front of the television playing video games or watching programs that provide zero educational benefits. Unfortunately, many children do the same thing. Whether it’s having two working parents or whatever the case may be, it has gotten far too easy to plop kids down in front of a television for hours at a time.

Not only is this not an effective method for educating kids, but it can also be very harmful. Today’s TV programs are filled with violence, foul language, and more. Making kids watch hours of television may only reinforce those inappropriate behaviours in children, especially over time. It is critical, therefore, to come up with alternative ways to educate and entertain kids without relying on a television.

Explore your options

There are many books and publications on this subject available. A little free research done online from the comfort of home can have a tremendous impact on your success. Take the time to explore some books on the subject or to visit some online groups. These can provide a wide variety of ideas for you to educate and entertain kids of all ages and may even provide some great ideas for adults as well.

Encourage kids to read

Reading just may be the ultimate tool for both education and entertainment. When kids read, they effectively exercise parts of their brain that might lead to higher learning increases, better language, and more effective communication, among other benefits. Reading is free or very inexpensive and can be done literally anywhere. Perhaps best of all, kids do not have to read educational books to gain benefits from reading. They can choose what they want to read, including mysteries, action stories, non-fiction, and more.

Teach useable activities

We can teach kids anything these days. Some things may, however, be far more helpful than others. A class on how to cook, for example, maybe superior to a class on kite flying. Keeping kids focused on things they may have to use every day could keep them interested and entertained while they learn a useable skill. Some examples include cooking, gardening, crafting, home or car maintenance, and more.

The modern world of children’s education and entertainment has come a long way from where it was just a few years ago. The internet has made things possible that were previously only dreamed of. Kids today have access to more information than ever before and must learn to use and access that information effectively to garner the most benefit.

With so many tools available today, keeping kids educated and entertained may be easier than ever before. A little time and effort can go a long way to keeping kids of all ages on the up and up.