10 online activities every 15-year-old school-going kid should know

Kids these days are more gadget-friendly than we were! They get access to the devices very early and mostly because it keeps them engaged while their parents are busy. However, as the senior generation it is our responsibility to teach kids are mobile phones are not just a source of entertainment, videos, and games and in fact have several life saving skills. Here are 10 online activities every kid who is 15 years old or above should know.

Teach your kid how to book a rail ticket. Here’s how to do it:

Download the IRCTC app or go to https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search, install it on your phone, open it and enter the destination, departure date and name of the stations; check the availability of tickets; book the seat in your preferred train, time, and berth, enter personal information like name, age, sex; make online payment and download the ticket.

Download any grocery delivery app, go to the relevant sections like fruits and vegetables, dals and pulses, etc., add food items to the online shopping cart, pay for the added food items and put the correct address to receive the delivery.

Several government hospitals have started online OPD registration these days. You can teach your kid how to book an appointment online for OPD. Go to the hospital’s website, click on the OPD registration link, enter the details, pay the amount and generate the ticket.

Teach your kids about Google Arts and Culture. From MoMA The Museum of Modern Art in New York, United States to Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Google Arts and Culture is a dream come true for many people. Visit the list here.

Teach your kid to learn a new language online. There are several websites where one can learn different languages for free. These websites are friendly and the online classrooms are very engaging.

There are several websites that offer quick translations from English to different languages. Introduce your kids to such platforms and let them explore different languages with the help of these free translation portals.

Audiobooks are a great way of reading, these days. Kids can make it a habit during their bed time. Introduce your kid to free audiobooks and put it into their practice.

Introduce your kids to different optical illusions, brain teasers, sudoku, puzzles, wordle and all such websites and apps. These are brain stimulating activities and are very essential for kids. It helps them understand things from a different and uncommon perspective.

Encourage your kid to check for ongoing and upcoming events in your city. There are several websites that list events. Ask your kid to keep an eye on the events so that you can plan and visit them.

DIY projects are the best to ignite the scientific passion in your kid. Introduce your kid to the best websites and channels that show DIY projects. Help them in getting the products and completing the project.

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