Schools are closed due to COVID-19, and right now, it’s unknown when they’ll be opening again. If you’re like most parents, this has given you a newfound appreciation for teachers. No matter what your kids’ ages, you want them to stay happy and entertained during quarantine while continuing to learn and grow.
Here’s a look at activities that can help occupy your children. Some require supervision, and others can be completed on their own, while you work or enjoy a little time to yourself.
Revert to the Classics
Give your kids a look at your childhood by playing board games and putting puzzles together. This is a fun way to get them away from their devices and make memories together. Enjoy watching them get excited about finding that missing puzzle piece or acquiring a new Monopoly property.
Take Advantage of YouTube Learning
There’s no shortage of classes and instructional videos on YouTube, so take advantage of it. They can enjoy everything from free music and art classes to beginner’s martial arts. This is an incredible way for them to have fun and learn something new without leaving the house.
Give Back
Teach your kids to give back to the community from the comforts of your home. Choose a local nursing home or hospital and have your children write cards — younger kids can just draw a picture — containing sweet words of encouragement. This task will make them feel good while warming the hearts of the lucky recipients.
Plant a Vegetable Garden
There’s never been a better time to have a source of food in your backyard. Entertain your kids and work on being a little more self-sustaining by planting a vegetable garden. It’s up to you whether you use seeds or mature plants, but either way, your kids will enjoy watching their garden grow — and eventually eating the fruits of their labor.
Put Pen to Paper
The COVID-19 pandemic will go down in history, so help your kids remember this time in their lives. Encourage older kids to create a journal entry every day, detailing what they did and how they’re feeling. This is a keepsake they can show their grandchildren one day because they’ll certainly be reading about it in school textbooks.
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