{"id":4456,"date":"2019-08-02T16:34:25","date_gmt":"2019-08-02T08:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-54-254-239-209.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=4456"},"modified":"2025-11-05T01:08:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:08:55","slug":"9-activities-helpers-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Activities for Helpers to Do with Kids in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/9-Activities-for-Helpers-to-Do-with-Kids-in-Hong-Kong.png\" alt=\"Asian children enjoying activities\" class=\"wp-image-14134\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our children spend a lot of time with our domestic helpers and as such we expect them to bond and spend quality time together. <strong>What better way than through fun activities?<\/strong> Our children are fond of them (and let\u2019s face it, so are we!), and on top of contributing to helping them connect with others, activities are a great way for our little ones to develop cognitively and emotionally. One can easily run out of ideas to entertain them, but worry not, we have compiled a list of fun and interactive activities for your kiddos to enjoy with your domestic helper:<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#Encourage_your_domestic_helper_to_get_your_kids_out_as_often_as_possible\" >Encourage your domestic helper to get your kids out as often as possible<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#What_about_the_library\" >What about the library?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#Hitting_the_museums\" >Hitting the museums<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#Taking_them_on_a_field_visit_trip_to_a_farm\" >Taking them on a field visit trip to a farm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#Board_and_cards_games\" >Board and cards games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#Imaginative_plays\" >Imaginative plays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#Cooking_classes_or_cooking_at_home\" >Cooking classes or cooking at home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#Crafts_workshops\" >Crafts workshops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/9-activities-helpers-kids\/#Puzzles\" >Puzzles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encourage_your_domestic_helper_to_get_your_kids_out_as_often_as_possible\"><\/span>Encourage your domestic helper to get your kids out as often as possible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, when weather permits! \u2013 so they can get their daily dose of recommended fresh air. Being outdoors does wonders! Strolling out to the nearest park or going out for a walk will surely please them and help them burn off lots of energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_the_library\"><\/span>What about the library?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be a fascinating place for kids with its free access to a bevy of entertaining books, CDs, DVDs and magazines \u2013 and a great place to hit in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">summer<\/a> and on rainy days. Be sure to keep an eye out on programmes which often include storytelling sessions and puppet shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hitting_the_museums\"><\/span>Hitting the museums<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/child-bubbling-1024x677.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/child-bubbling-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/child-bubbling-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/child-bubbling-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/child-bubbling.png 1096w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Going to the museum can keep the kids busy for many hours all while having fun and enjoying a multitude of educational sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_them_on_a_field_visit_trip_to_a_farm\"><\/span>Taking them on a field visit trip to a farm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It will surely make them feel more connected to nature, introduce them to how our food is grown, and spark their curiosity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Board_and_cards_games\"><\/span>Board and cards games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to develop children\u2019s cognitive skills. A great way to do that is through the <strong>board and card games<\/strong> \u2013 it is however recommended to stick to games that are appropriate for their age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Imaginative_plays\"><\/span>Imaginative plays<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging a child\u2019s creativity through <strong>imaginative plays<\/strong> greatly benefits their social and cognitive development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooking_classes_or_cooking_at_home\"><\/span>Cooking classes or cooking at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cooking<\/strong> can be a fun way to pass time and learn about the various ingredients, tastes and smells. It can also be an opportunity for your domestic helper to teach your children about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/helper-healthy-cooking-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthy cooking practices<\/a> and get them interested in what\u2019s on their plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crafts_workshops\"><\/span>Crafts workshops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crafts<\/strong> enable kids to develop their motor skills and creativity. Encourage your helper to get them to do crafts, paint (it is okay if things get messy, cleaning up can also be fun!) or make (play doh) sculptures. Why not collect leaves, branches or twigs and start a scrapbook?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puzzles\"><\/span>Puzzles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Educational activities such as <strong>reading aloud or making puzzles<\/strong> should be encouraged too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your helper will definitely appreciate that you share ideas and directions with her; however, it is important that you allow her some creative freedom once in a while. Children should not be passive observers \u2013 and rarely are \u2013 and should be encouraged to act as initiators. Also, keep in mind that structured play is a great way for children to develop in many ways. It is important to dedicate some time to unstructured play, which has many benefits too \u2013 including developing their imagination and sparking their creativity. Believe it or not, boredom can at times be a good thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our children spend a lot of time with our domestic helpers and as such we expect them to bond and spend quality time together. What better way than through fun activities? Our children are fond of them (and let\u2019s face it, so are we!), and on top of contributing to helping them connect with others, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":6925,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"description":"From museums to crafts and cooking, explore 9 ways helpers can bond with kids in Hong Kong. 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