April is such a nice kind of month ... warm and rainy. I just love the rain, but a rainy day can lead to disgruntled children that complain about being stuck inside with "nothing to do." This presents the perfect opportunity to take out a Kid Kit and get creative!
When a child gets really involved in a creative activity such as a Kid Kit, it's called the creative flow state. The brain becomes engaged and time just passes without realizing it. Then at the end of the day, instead of sitting in front of the TV, they have created something wonderful and fun to show for their efforts. When kids do something creative with their hands it increases fine motor skills, which has been shown in improve cognitive functioning and general well being.
This is true for people of all ages. Research of the elderly had shown that performing activities involving fine motor skills actually helps relieve stress and increases life satisfaction. That's why I continue to stress the value of having kids work with grandparents on Kid Kit activities because they have the time and it is an opportunity to spend quality time with their grandchildren.
Some of the kits I would suggest as activities for rainy days would be: Mermaid Things to Make & Do, Dream Catcher Kit, Friendship Bracelets, Chinese Calligraphy Kit, Book of Magic Tricks, Card Tricks, Old Steam Train.
Let the child's interest be the guide. Keep the kids happily occupied during the rainy spring season.
Happy Spring!
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