Stay at home orders have been in effect for well over a month now, and state officials are still unsure how much longer we will be here. With the kids at home, and nowhere to go, things could be feeling a bit crazy and unstructured in the house. Here is a list of 10 fun things to do at home with the kids, to keep you all entertained.
- Good old fashioned arts and crafts – get out the crayons, sidewalk chalk, and watercolor sets. Put on a song and have the kids draw their interpretations of it. Make portraits of each other, or landscapes of faraway places.
- Science experiments – have you ever tried putting a mento into coca-cola? Make sure to put down some newspapers!
- Practice gratitude – have the kids share what they are grateful for, or what their favorite part of the day was.
- Family games – monopoly, mad libs, or hide and seek can easily pass the time.
- Build a fort – turn your living room into a colorful blanket fortress.
- Put on a talent show – have the kids practice a ‘routine’ of some sort – magic tricks, singing, or learning to juggle can take up an afternoon.
- Do yard work together – if you have an outdoor space to enjoy during quarantine, teaching the kids how to weed, plant flowers, or start a garden is a great way to get the whole family outside.
- Make schoolwork fun – create an indoor scavenger hunt meant to help them study. Create colorful flashcards, or order some fun stickers to reward them when they’ve finished their work for the day.
- Put on a fashion show – let the kids dress themselves and show off their favorite outfit combinations. Pull out the Halloween box and have them wear costumes for a day.
- Cook! If you have ingredients laying around the house, teach your kids how to make simple meals.
