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10 Activities to Make the Clock Change Fun for Children!!
- Have a "time capsule" activity where children can write or draw things they want to remember about the current season before the clocks change.
- Make a game out of setting the clocks forward or back, and have the children try to guess what time it is before checking the clock.
- Celebrate the "extra" hour of sleep by having a special pajama party or lazy morning with breakfast in bed.
- Use the time change as an opportunity to talk about the changing seasons and what activities or events are coming up.
- Have a family movie night with a time travel or time-themed movie.
- Make a craft like a clock or a sun dial to help children understand the concept of time.
- Organize a daylight savings scavenger hunt with clues or tasks that involve time-related activities.
- Use the time change as a reminder to replace batteries in clocks or smoke detectors, and involve children in the process.
- Plan an outdoor activity like a nature walk or stargazing session to take advantage of the earlier sunsets.
- Encourage children to start a journal to document how the time change affects their daily routine and mood.
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