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Games for grandparents and school-aged kids Read My Lips Once the tray is revealed again, the child must take a look and say what object(s) they think are missing. Then they cover the web cam and take one or two items off the tray. Then they show this to their grandchild for a limited time. The grandparent can set up a tray with a large amount of random objects in it. But if they follow the instructions when the leader doesn't say "Simon says." then they're out! To keep things interesting, we've collected a few variations of Simon Says here too. The concept of the game is simple - one person gives instructions while the others follow. Playing Simon Says over skype, facetime or zoom will usually require everyone to be on their own screen so they can effectively see what instructions the leader is giving, but it could also work with an adult on screen and a few people on another screen. Would you rather have to wear socks on your ears or pants on your head?.

Would you rather drive a train or sail a boat?.

Would you rather live in a tree or a cave?.

Would you rather be a elephant or a giraffe?.

Would you rather eat apples or bananas?.

The questions can be simple, silly and funny. The grandparent can come up with a selection of "either or" questions to ask their grandchild to find out "what they'd rather". When the kids buy then, you can quickly bring out the purchased items and the kids' should get a nice surprise. you (the parent or carer) can pre-prepare (hide them) the same items the kids might buy at the virtual shop. When the video call starts, the kids can "visit" the shop where they will be able to choose what they'd like to buy.

The shop could have grocery items for sale, or toys, or anything they lying around really. Get your grandparents involved by pre-planning for them to set up a "shop". Why not create a virtual shop for your kids to buy things at. Whether you're a nanna or nanny, pa or papa, grandpa or granddad, grandma or gma - this activity is a sure winner. This game is simply that - kids can pick toys, crafts they've made, or pictures they've drawn, and share them on screen with their grandparent. Kids love "sharing their toys" with anyone and everyone who will listen. Kids can struggle to stay focussed (and calm!) when on a zoom or skype call, so sometimes it's best to keep things simple with a good old fashioned book. Reading a book to your granchild is a great video call activity. Games for grandparents and preschool children Read a book We've come up with some ideas to help make the zoom, skype or facetime video call time engaging, fun and memorable. But young children, especially preschoolers, can find it hard to engage with others via a screen. A video call between a grandparent and a grandchild is a great way to maintain connection and special moments when separated by long distance or when in isolation or quarantine.