I remember loving to visit my parents at work. Office supplies can be loads of fun and I could make copies for hours. Looking back, I probably wasn’t has helpful as I thought and they likely got very little work done with me around. So what do you do when you have to take the kids to the office? Try these tips to keep them entertained for at least a little while.
Toddlers and Younger Kids:
- Give them a box of tissues.
- Position them in front of a blank wall or stretch of floor and hand out a pad or two of post it notes.
- Cut some paper into shapes and have them color the shapes and then use tape to create a picture on another sheet of paper.
- Draw pictures using different color highlighters.
- Make several paper airplanes and have a contest to see which one goes the farthest.
- Make a pouring game with 2 cups and water or M&Ms
Older Kids:
- Have a scavenger hunt – while reminding them that there is no running! Create your own or use one we created. Office Scavenger Hunt
- Practice rubber band shooting. Create a target for the floor and try to hit it 5 times in a row – the catch is the rubber band has to bounce off the ceiling.
Hopefully this gives you enough time to get a few things done at the office!
