Grandchildren missing grandparents, grandparents longing for time together; Distance can make for long stretches without warm “hellos” and loving hugs. Fortunately, technology has made virtual time together possible and Zoom Games and Activities are one way to stay connected.
Below is a list of Zoom Games and activities grandparents and grandchildren can do together. With grandchildren spanning all ages, it’s best to begin with short exchanges and low expectations. It can also be helpful to do a little planning ahead of time.
Zoom Games & Activities
- I Spy…
Enjoy the classic game ‘I Spy with my little eye…’ and whoever guesses correctly gets to take a bite of a cookie or to add a penny to their pile. - Sharing A Book Together
For young grandchildren, send a picture book and get the same copy for yourself. Begin by asking your grandchild to do a “picture walk” through the book. What do they see? What do they think the book might be about? Read the book to your grandchild while you turn pages together.
For older grandchildren, create a Zoom Book Club. Pick a book together. Send it to your grandchild and get the same copy for yourself. Name your book club and agree on a meeting schedule. Begin by reading the first chapter together, alternating pages, to generate enthusiasm. - Cooking With A Grandchild
Making cookies can be a fun, memorable and delicious Zoom experience. Send the recipe and ingredients or a list of ingredients to the child and their parents and gather materials for yourself. Read the recipe together while each create the yummy treat. While the cookies are baking, plan another cooking activity to enjoy together in the future. Extend the experience and excitement by sending a special cookie cutter with the recipe. - Pizza Night
This is an easy, stress free way to eat and chat together. Zoom just as pizza is scheduled to come out of both ovens or arrive at your homes. Looking for conversation topics? Send a joke book to your grandchild ahead of Pizza Night and take turns reading jokes. - Movie Night
Send your grandchild a packet of microwave popcorn and an invitation to a Movie Night. You can watch each other watching a favorite movie. Take breaks and chat about favorite parts, songs, characters. Enjoy the shared laughter and shrieks! - Card Games
A deck of cards can be a fun, simple way to connect with a grandchild. Both of you will need a deck. With the deck face down, you each pull the top card and show it to each other. The highest card wins. For a competitive grandchild, you can each create win/lose piles and count the cards when you are finished. For a young child just learning about numbers and quantity, you might play with only cards numbered 1-5. - Drawing Together
Send your grandchild a pad of plain drawing paper, crayons and an invitation to a Zoom Drawing Party. Begin by “free” drawing together. Try drawing each other’s faces. Create together asking your grandchild to use specific directions to instruct you in your drawing. Have an art show of your creations, celebrating the colors and shapes. - A Nature Walk
Using a pad or a phone, venture out into nature together for a Zoom Adventure. Play “I SPY” taking turns suggesting items and sharing the visual finds. Suggest hunting for specific colors and shapes. Listen for and share the sounds, both natural and man made.
Zoom Games and Activities with grandchildren can be great fun but success often requires a bit of patience and a willingness to pivot and go with the flow.
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