Mind(Educational Games)
Mind games helps to stimulate the brain and make your child think in unconventional ways to solve a problem. Just like physical exercise, the brain needs its own form of stimulation to improve upon areas like analytical thinking, creativity and problem-solving. The best part is that kids are likely to be open to the idea of a game as compared to, say or reading books.
Enhancing mind power through Games
Puzzle
Find That Thing
Word Hunt
Puzzles are a good, unsupervised activity which satisfies your child’s curiosity and would keep them engaged with the game. They help in brain development as they build on children’s spatial reasoning as well as hand-eye coordination.
Word Hunt
Find That Thing
Word Hunt
This game incorporates flashcards with pictures and needs to be matched with the corresponding word that describes it. For instance, the flashcard may have the picture of a zebra. Here, your child will have to choose the picture associated with the word zebra. The flashcards can be of different categories such as animals, flowers, household objects, etc. This game is helpful in teaching the names of various objects to (ideally) 5-year-old children.
Find That Thing
Find That Thing
Find That Thing
While this game is similar to word hunt, the only difference is that it requires physical activity on your child’s part. This game can best be played in an open area such as a park or playground. You take out the flashcard and your kid must then find the object which is mentioned on the flashcard. For example, if the word on the card is “Park Bench” your child will have to locate one in his surroundings. This helps improve their comprehension and is a fun activity as it is a kind of treasure hunt!
Storytelling
Storytelling
Storytelling
It requires the listening skills, so kids pay attention for long periods. Listening to a story promotes a different area of brain development than what kids get from reading a picture book. Listening to a story they use their working memory to keep track of the characters and what has happened so far, and relate that to new information as the story progresses.
Board Games
Storytelling
Storytelling
Games like Snakes ‘n’ Ladders, Monopoly, ludo and Chess are all good as they help you understand your child’s social skills. Is your child being patient and waiting for their turn? Does he cry and behave like a sore loser when he loses a game? As you will be present when they play, you can help them learn to lose with grace and win with humility.
Body(Healthy Food)
Berries
Cow’s milk
Berries
- Strawberries and blueberries are rich source of vitamin C.
- Good Antioxidants.
- They protect healthy cells from damage.
- Boost the immune system.
Eggs
Cow’s milk
Berries
- High in protein and vitamins.
- The richest sources of chlorine.
- An essential nutrient aids for brain development.
Cow’s milk
Cow’s milk
Peanut butter
It is a good source of calcium and phosphorous, which are important for building bones and muscles.
Peanut butter
Wholegrain foods
Peanut butter
Rich in mono-unsaturated fats, peanut butter provides children with energy and protein.
Wholegrain foods
Wholegrain foods
Wholegrain foods
Fiber in these foods maintains digestive health and prevents constipation
Fish
Broccoli
Fish
Rich in protein, fish helps build healthy muscles and bones. It support eye, brain and nerve development.
Cheese
Broccoli
Fish
Filled with protein, calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D, cheese is great for healthy bone growth.
Broccoli
Broccoli
Bright colored fruits and vegetables
It is rich in nutrients that optimize eye development. It also provides lots of fiber that boosts digestion and prevents constipation.
Bright colored fruits and vegetables
Bright colored fruits and vegetables
Bright colored fruits and vegetables
These include carrot, pumpkin, sweet potato, tomato and papaya, which are high in beta carotene and other carotids that are converted into active vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is essential for good skin and vision, growth and repair of body tissues.
Meat
Bright colored fruits and vegetables
Meat
A great source of protein and iron useful for brain development and supports the immune system.
Soul(Meditation)
Benefits of Meditation for Children
- Enhanced focus.
- Fostering compassion and self-esteem.
- Boosting confidence.
- Building empathy and happiness
- Better and sound sleep.
- Reduces stress and helps them to grow into strong and healthy individuals.
Meditation Techniques
Visualize the Experience
Ask your kids to either narrate it to you or write it down on paper. This exercise will broaden the kids’ ideas, keep them focused on one aspect for a good amount of time, and give you a glimpse of their inner mind and thought process.
Chanting Power
Make them chant mantras. The exercise will keep the kids focused, and the pronunciation of the mantras will clear their throats and windpipes, enabling them to breathe better.
Gazing Time
Play dark room, place a lit candle and ask the kid to stare at it as long as she can and count the number of times the flame flicks. Reward them with gifts each time they sit longer than before.
Nature Watch
Spending time with nature and observing it will make them more aware of their surroundings, get them fresh air, and calm them down.Take your kids to a scenic place. Talk to them about the mountains, trees, and water bodies there. Tell them their names and any stories associated with them.