{"id":2163,"date":"2020-05-08T17:24:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-08T09:24:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/?p=2163"},"modified":"2023-08-04T17:08:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T09:08:00","slug":"fun-things-to-do-with-kids-at-home-during-circuit-breaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/fun-things-to-do-with-kids-at-home-during-circuit-breaker\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun things to do with kids at home during circuit breaker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Singapore <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/covid-19-lockdown-extended-singapore-june\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extending its COVID-19 circuit breakers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> measures until June 1, families with kids at home might be slowly running out of creative ideas to occupy their kid\u2019s free time. Limited access to the outdoors reduces playdate ideas and options, but here at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we have prepared a list of fun things to do with the kids at home during the circuit breaker! Stay with us as we uncover our creative play ideas!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:573,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/plans\/family-health-insurance\/?campSource=PPSG-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=content_banner&utm_campaign=banner&utm_content=family\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SEO-Banner-General.webp\" alt=\"Family insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun things to do with kids at home<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will not give you a list of family-friendly movies you can just play for your kids while you try to stay <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/work-from-home-productivity-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">productive working from home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These ideas below are set to ensure you have as much fun as your kids while ensuring they are being given enough attention while in the lockdown. We believe that no matter your kids&#8217; age, these fun things to do at home apply to all, and can help to engage play in a meaningful and reducing boredom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video game exercises\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise and movement are crucial for building a strong immune system that can better fight off any type of disease. Therefore, even if time spent outside is definitely minimized during the virus outbreak, that doesn\u2019t have to mean your kids can\u2019t get their daily dose of cardio! Luckily, children like video games and getting them to try video games designed for exercising is a sure way to tire your kids during that home lockdown. Why don\u2019t you try out these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestproducts.com\/tech\/software\/g31708866\/fitness-video-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fitness video games<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Nintendo Switch, Playstation VR, and Xbox One.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bake some cookies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking together creates an amazing connection between a parent and a child. It is the ultimate way where you can teach something to your little ones, make them feel needed and important for being your little helpers, but also make you a proud parent after seeing the outcome of their work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opt for baking, for example, cookies, as the smell of freshly baked goodies that will fill the whole apartment is an added bonus to the process. Plus, you will probably have most of the dry ingredients in the cupboard, and won\u2019t need to make any supermarket journeys to source the ingredients, therefore saving your stash of masks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board and card games\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playing board and card games stimulate areas of the brain that are responsible for memory formation and complex thought processes for all ages. Engaging in play assists in practicing essential cognitive skills, such as decision making, higher-level strategic thinking, and problem-solving. Having some fun, while helping your kid develop some of the crucial skills needed in adulthood? Check.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role-playing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ever heard of playing \u201cbakery\u201d or \u201chairdresser\u201d with the kids? It\u2019s a wonderful opportunity to explore different professions while letting your kids be your doctor, hair-dresser (perhaps they can comb your hair, not necessarily cut it), or a teacher. These games also strengthen children\u2019s (and yours) imagination, so role-play away!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts &amp; crafts\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing bolsters creativity as painting jam sessions or other fun-crafty assignments! Painting, coloring, bead weaving, embroidery, origami, puzzles, chess \u2013 the list can go on and on! Not only are these games and artsy projects fun and interesting, but they also take quite some time, leaving your child entertained and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/ways-to-boost-your-childs-mental-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to Pacific Prime about insurance options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that these tips will help you organize a fun time for your children during the lockdown. For any questions regarding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/plans\/family-health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>family health insurance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for expats, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/insurance-for-kids-5-reasons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore health insurance for kids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, feel free to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact one of our advisors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a free consultation and free plan comparison at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--><\/style>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:573,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;5&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;6&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;7&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;8&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:[{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;5&quot;:[null,2,0]},{&quot;1&quot;:0,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;3&quot;:3},{&quot;1&quot;:1,&quot;2&quot;:0,&quot;4&quot;:1}]},&quot;12&quot;:0}\"><div class='code-block code-block-6' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/compare-quotes\/step-one\/?campSource=PPSG-Blog&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=cta_banner&utm_campaign=banner&utm_content=quote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PPSG_Gen_02.jpg\" alt=\"Get an Insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Singapore extending its COVID-19 circuit breakers measures until June 1, families with kids at home might be slowly running out of creative ideas to occupy their kid\u2019s free time. 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