With schools closed, many parents are having a tough time keeping kids busy and entertained when study time is over. A lot of parents are increasingly looking for neat ways to keep children occupied in ways that don’t involve a phone, video game or other such devices. So what can parents try? Well an obstacle course around the house using stuff at home can be a good idea. In fact, one created by former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha for his daughter has even gone all kinds of viral.
“Keeping the little one busy with a home obstacle course,” Rasquinha tweeted with a video of the one he built for his daughter.
The clip shows the little girl going through the course which was spread across various rooms. It involved dribbling a basket ball, riding a stationary cycle and twirling a hoola hoop among other things.
Watch the video below:
Posted on March 29, the video has collected over 14,600 likes and more than 2,200 retweets - and counting. Several people have posted various comments on the post. While many are impressed, some wrote about trying one at their homes as well.
{{/usCountry}}Posted on March 29, the video has collected over 14,600 likes and more than 2,200 retweets - and counting. Several people have posted various comments on the post. While many are impressed, some wrote about trying one at their homes as well.
{{/usCountry}}“Awesome ... going to copy this idea with my 6yo at home today!” wrote a Twitter user. He later shared a video of the one he created at home.
“What a fab way of keeping the child busy and fit. And, of course, all that spent energy... a bonus,” wrote a Twitter user. “Super cool. Future athlete in the making,” posted another. “Amazing idea, loved her focus and agility,” commented a third. “Commendable. My TV bill will be less now,” says a fourth giving yet another reason why this would be a great idea.
What do you think of such an obstacle course? Would you like to try one at home?