Mamad/Miklat Activities for Children

Ideas for activities with children in the protected space

During this period, when the children are at home and we must all enter the protected space several times a day and at night, many children experience anxiety and fear – especially when they encounter concepts they are not familiar with, such as “missiles” and “drones.” Here are some ideas that will help pass the time in the protected space in a pleasant and calm way, and which will help the children focus on other things. 

10-minute activities for the protected space:

• ABC game: Everyone playing the game contributes a word according to the ABC. For example, A – alert, B – boom and so on. You can use the Pikud HaOref dictionary for children:
  English
  Hebrew
• Mamadvision: Family song competition in the protected space.
• Proverbs and meanings: Each family member shares a proverb they choose and its meaning.
• Decoration of the protected space: paintings, pictures, lights – everything to make it more pleasant.
• The mamad expert: At each entrance to the protected space, someone else lectures for 5 minutes on a topic of their choice – history, cooking, animals – anything! Because even in an emergency, you can learn something new.
• Friendly competitions between participants, play country-city (“eretz-ir”), perform pantomime or do charades.
• Dancing with the mamad stars: Each time, someone else from the family creates some simple dance steps and everyone copies their steps. Who will be the next dancing star?

Tip: Get the children involved in the planning – it gives them a sense of control and helps calm them down!

With a little creativity, complicated moments can be calmer. Have a safe stay in the protected space 

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