Advice For Kids From an 8 Year Old
My son, Muhammad, wanted to give some advice to kids who are stuck at home during the COVID-19 quarantine. These are all 100% his ideas, even the image and the words that went with it!
Relax: Just try not to worry and go with the flow.
Alone time: Find a spot and sit by yourself .
Play: If you have a backyard, go outside and play.
Technology: Ask for permission to play with some technology.
Read: Find a quiet spot and read a book or some Quran.
Help: Do some chores around the house (e.g. clean your room, make your bed, do some dishes).
Play with siblings: If you mom is working from home, this will really help her out.
Be kind: Don't forget to be kind.
Plant something: If you have a garden plant a new veggie or do it indoors on your window sill.
Give Space: When adults need a time out, give them some space.
Play: Legos are a fun toy to build when I am bored.
Terrarium: Make a terrarium for some of the insects in your yard. Be sure to keep it open, so they can breathe.
Projects: Use things you find in your house to make some crafts.
Pokemon: Teach your younger siblings how to battle with Pokemon cards.
Exercise: Do some jumping jacks, wall sits, and push ups. Be sure to tell your gym teacher that you're doing exercises at home.
Paint: Get your paint and brushes out and paint some rocks.
Climb: If your parents let you, climb some trees and see how things look from a higher ground.
Amazon boxes: Use the endless Amazon boxes that your parents have and make a robot costume.
Teach: I've been teaching my sisters how to read and how to do cartwheels.
Neighbors: Talk with your neighbors from a safe distance. My neighbor and I play for 2-3 hours a day while being in our own backyards. We have to yell so we can hear each other, but we still have a lot of fun.
