Before the sudden boom in the television and gaming industry, play was relatively very simple and easy. We didn't require penta-core processors and three billion gigabytes of RAM to have an enjoyable evening.
So in the spirit of bringing the good old days back, we've come up with five spectacular ways by which you have a splendid time with your family without having to leave the comfort of your home. The list includes various DIY ideas and other equally impressive and immersive ways for you to have fun, so let's begin.
- Hula-hoop and shower curtain hideout:
Children are a bit like cats. If you can't grasp my analogy, give a cat an empty box and watch as it smothers it with her presence. Similarly, children like enclosed, but easily accessible and tangible, areas. We've all had fond memories of playing in the old carton shipping boxes and the fact that we would essentially turn them into our private little spaces. It's the same with children today and you can help them by building these hideouts from a few bits or rope, tape, a shower curtain and a hula-hoop. This way, children can enjoy the serenity of the backyard while at the same time, having some measure of privacy to their activities.
- Chalkboard-on-the-fence art class:
This one is very simple. Children love to ruin walls by drawing on them so why not give them a place purposely built for this activity? The backyard can serve exactly that while at the same time remain unobtrusive in any way. Couple that with outdoor playground equipment and you've got an art class that your children would love to attend to regularly.
- Spray paint a Twister game on the lawn.
Twister is one of the most popular games that doesn't promote violence (all eyes on Monopoly here) and is still, throughout the years, played by families all across the globe. But what do you do if you don't have a Twister mat to play it on? Worry, no more! A simple dab of spray paint on the lawn grass should fix the problem completely.
- Backyard canopy with a rope and bed sheets:
We've already mentioned how much children love secluded areas and this one's no different. Think of it as a bed sheet fort but in your backyard. This can be great fun on weekends when your children can doze off under the starry night and reading some novels.
- Tree houses:
What better a way to finish a list off than mention the age old (and still very exciting) DIY project? We're talking about tree houses here and we can very well guarantee that almost everyone who's reading this is a big fan of them. The thought of having a separate and secluded area away from your home and all to yourself appeals to the introvert in all of us. And you don't have to build something flamboyant to get that same enticing feeling, a small and simple one would do just as well.
