This kind of activity for kids can keep them preoccupied for sometime. Furthermore, it does not require them to run around and tinker with furniture around the house.

2. Jigsaw puzzles.

Most parents do not get to control their children from playing all over the house because they do not give them enough activities that will make them stay in one place for a long time.

One way of doing this is by presenting them with jigsaw puzzles. Nothing can make kids linger around for long than having puzzles to solve. You will find that they will not stop until they have all the pieces in their right places.

Jigsaw puzzles are not that expensive. You can buy them also from discount or thrift stores. You can even make one yourself by drawing or attaching a picture into a card board. Then you can cut them off and have your kids complete the puzzle. That should keep them busy.

3. Going through cupboards and drawers.

This activity can be fun if you could get all your children involve with what you are doing. For sure, they would love having to sort out cupboards and drawers in order to find some old things that are forgotten.

With the help of your children, you can come across old toys or play things that your children thought were lost already. They will be delighted of what they have found. Also, you might even stumble upon old treasures that your children have not seen before.. Isn't that fun ?