What is family play

What is family play

Family play is a family collective activity. Families can pick a day to play some games indoor or outdoor.

Play games – card games – board games – silly and wacky kids games. Help them learn to take turns, how to win and how to loose. Praise them. Encourage them. Laugh with them.

Get involved in a craft project together. Build a jigsaw puzzle as a family. Bake cookies. Paint a picture.

Listen to music together. Sing along. Play rhythm instruments along with music. Get out the guitar or keyboard and make music.

Read a book together. Ask questions. Ask them to change the story or make up a new one.

Watch a movie together. Find out what they liked – how they felt. Discover the child’s interests. Comment on and discuss any bothersome content either words or actions.

Play kid games like: Follow the Leader – Guess What I Am? – Hide and Seek

Help kids when they show the need it or ask for it. Use it as a time to teach: patience, problem solving, social skills and creativity.

Family Activities are great for the whole family. They help develop strong family bonds which can last a lifetime. It can be said that a family who plays together stays together. They also are more cooperative, supportive and have open communication. These qualities pay off in big dividends by increasing self-esteem, social skills and a sense of connectedness that helps kids and teens use good judgment when confronted with difficulties and temptations.