My kid had a surprise holiday announced by the school due to Pope’s visit and this just added to my misery. I know it is cute to see your kids around the whole day, but when they get bored, it is important to divert them to something interesting and meaningful than just T.V. Therefore, that’s when I decided that she would stay away from Screen and the bored kid would explore the world of colors.
I thought of keeping her busy with some activities and this is one of the master blasters, that made her busy for 1 hour. She totally loved it and it didn’t require much supervision too. Although, I kept admiring her novice skills as she is a booming artist just like all the kids.
I just needed to give her some nontoxic oil colors and paint brush and a used canvas. Even if it was already painted, she enjoyed painting over it again.
This way she modified the existing painting which I was bored of already. Also, she mastered holding the paintbrush and learned the techniques of strokes and shading.
She used Arabic and English style calligraphy and used some mathematics knowledge as well.
We laughed together and she gained confidence and painting has now become her favorite time pass.
She learned how to wash the paintbrush, how to keep herself away from the wet colors and how to express her imagination on the canvas.
For many, this would look like a simple painting activity but at the age of 4 years, this was a big achievement for my little one.
Soon we tried watercolor and pencil color techniques and now my Picasso is in making at the comfort of her own home.
How do you keep your kids away from the screen and still inculcate the new learning skills?
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nooranandchawla
This was such a refreshing post to read! Absolutely real as opposed to this onslaught of fake information on the internet!
Neha
This is a lovely painting. I agree cutting screen time is important and my kids and me spend time playing outside
Snehal
My lil cousin enjoys painting too. And that is such a beautiful painting!
Deepika
Wow! What an interesting post. Spending quality activity time with kids is an amazing feeling for both the kids and the parent.
Charu
Art and Painting is such a great way to keep kids engaged. My little ones too enjoy coloring and painting and this summer break, it […] Read MoreArt and Painting is such a great way to keep kids engaged. My little ones too enjoy coloring and painting and this summer break, it has been their fav activity all through. Read Less
lifewithmypenguin
We go with sane screen time. I rely on books and activities for engaging and learning. Our screen free time involves lots of pretend play […] Read MoreWe go with sane screen time. I rely on books and activities for engaging and learning. Our screen free time involves lots of pretend play too. We also do paintings. Read Less
jhilmildsaha
These are some great activities to keep them busy, thanks for writing this. It is really helpful.
MeenalSonal
This post is so good to read and the best part is all the pointers mentioned in the post are easily doable.
Amrita
Screen time we limit by doing creative activity together every day.This helps
Varsh
My girl loves coloring, writing and playing with blocks. I give her whatever she wants and let her spend time with it, helping only when […] Read MoreMy girl loves coloring, writing and playing with blocks. I give her whatever she wants and let her spend time with it, helping only when she asks me. Read Less
Princy Khurana
screen times eats into little kids brain and minds, my kids love playing with colors too, and i don't restrict them for this.
Amrit kaur
My nephew loves to play with lego or blocks and this is best way to keep him away from screen time.
Snigdha
Spending quality time with kids by offering different activities is a nice idea ..
Sharvari Paivaidya Mehan
to Snigdha
Wow such confident use of water colour loved the painting. Keeping my son away from the smart phone is essential. We use reading and painting […] Read MoreWow such confident use of water colour loved the painting. Keeping my son away from the smart phone is essential. We use reading and painting too Read Less
Jiya B
I loved the Painting and this is a good way to keep kids busy. And they can learn too
Ruchie
Wow these are cool activities and I will sure try this rainy season when they can't go outdoor to play!!
Sindhu Vinod Narayan
This is such a great activiy to keep the kid away from screens. We love our painting time too . It is enjoyable and messy.
Hema
These are some awesome and fun activities for kids. My little one loves paint brush , it keeps her occupied for good 1-2 hours. […] Read MoreThese are some awesome and fun activities for kids. My little one loves paint brush , it keeps her occupied for good 1-2 hours. thanks for sharing. Read Less
Neha Tambe (@nehatambe)
My kids too love painting. All they need is plain papers and water colors and hours are spent in a jiffy
lifewithmypenguin
At 4 the painting is indeed an achievement. We have a fixed screen time for other time we have books and few activities.
Shubhreet Kaur (@raising_karma)
Karma loves drawing and painting too. I feel its such a creative outlet for kids and really aids their development.
Deepa
That's a great idea to keep kids busy and away from gadgets. Drawing,art,crafts are anytime better than watching TV.
Varsh
Loved reading about the fun you two had. I believe in letting kids have fun on their own and let them just be.
TheMomSagas
Painting is such a great way to keep kids engaged. My son doesn't enjoy this much but my daughter loves painting and can do it […] Read MorePainting is such a great way to keep kids engaged. My son doesn't enjoy this much but my daughter loves painting and can do it for hours together. Read Less
Papri Ganguly
Couldn't Agree more with your thoughts. Cutting down screen time and replace it with creative activities is an awesome idea
rakhiparsai11984
Such a lovely painting, It is indeed great way to engage kids in some lovely thing and also ensure they do not spend too much […] Read MoreSuch a lovely painting, It is indeed great way to engage kids in some lovely thing and also ensure they do not spend too much time on screen. Read Less
Tina Basu
I make my son sit with activity books, puzzles, legos. He isn’t fond of coloring and painting yet!
Amrit kaur
Me and my bhabhi indulge our nephew in some activities with household things to keep away from screens.
Nilesh Sharma
Kids really love painting, my daughter often gifts me hand made things. Thank you for writing and sharing this post