It is crazy to see how quickly things can change in just a few days. There is so much going on right now & the feelings of uncertainty of the unknown are VERY real. Never have I ever felt so blessed to have Social Media in my life. I am so grateful that I get to stay connected with all you through this rough time throughout the whole world.
Over the weekend, I asked all of YOU for ideas on things to do with your kids, your significant other, and for yourself over the next few weeks as we stay in our individual homes and navigate this new norm for a bit to try and keep our families, friends, neighbors & world healthy.
The answers came pouring in and I am SO excited to present the Bestie Lists of Ideas to you today!! Thank you to everyone that participated & shared your ideas! They are going to help so many women in our community!
So. Are you ready?! I am so excited to share with you all 100 THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS DURING QUARANTINE.
- DO PUZZLES
- CHALK ON THE DRIVEWAY
- WRITE & ILLUSTRATE A LITTLE BOOK WITH NOTEBOOK PAPER
- BUILD A FORT & WATCH A MOVIE INSIDE
- GO FOR A WALK
- LOOK UP “SCREEN FRE ACTIVITIES” ON PINTEREST
- MAKE BREAD
- DO A SCIENCE EXPERIMENT {THE DAD LAB is a great resource}
- GO NOODLE {an app}
- MAKE A CAN TOWER
- PLASTIC CUP STACKING
- PLAY GAMES
- READ BOOKS
- HAVE A MUSIC CONCERT
- ORGANIZE AND DONATE OLD TOYS
- ARTS & CRAFTS
- GO TO THE PARK & GET FRESH AIR
- ORGANIZE THEIR ROOMS – {They actually like it sometimes!}
- WATCH AN EPISODE OF THEIR FAVORITE SHOW WITH THEM
- HAVE A LIVING ROOM PICNIC
- MAKE MUFFINS
- PLAY WITH KINETIC SAND
- PLAY CHARADES
- YOGA {Kids Yoga on YouTube is fun!}
- PRACTICE STORY TELLING
- DO A MINI PLAY WITH DRESS UPS
- HIT UP YOUR LIBRARY BEFORE EVERYTHING IS GONE {Grab movies, books on tape, story time kits, etc.}
- MAKE HOLIDAY CRAFTS {Pinterest has cute leprechaun traps & fork figures}
- CREATE A COOKING CLASS
- DO YARD WORK
- PLANT A GARDEN
- PLAY WITH PLAY DOUGH
- GRAB NEW COLORING BOOKS
- PLAY HIDE & SEEK
- PAINT ROCKS
- GO ON A NATURE WALK
- GO BIRD WATCHING
- RIDE A BIKE
- SOME MUSEUMS OFFER ONLINE VIRTUAL TOURS! {The NY Met and National Gallery}
- MAKE SLIME
- GO FISHING
- BLOW BUBBLES
- GO ON A HIKE
- LOOK AT THE STARS
- MAKE BRACELETS
- STUDY THE TREES
- MAKE A BLANKET
- MAKE HOMEMADE PLAY-DOUGH
- COSMIC YOGA
- SEND LETTERS TO FRIENDS & FAMILY
- HUG THEM {Then hide with treats. Because it might test your sanity. 🙂 }
- MAKE A SENSORY BIN
- SET UP A MINI RACE CAR TRACK ON THE CARPET OR FLOOR WITH TAPE
- ROLE PLAY THEIR FAVORITE MOVIE
- SCAVENGER HUNTS AROUND THE HOUSE
- HAVE A DANCE PARTY
- FROZEN 2 IS NOW ON DISNEY+
- PAINT WITH BOB ROSS {some of his shows are on Netflix}
- ORBEEZE {The growing water beads}
- START WORKING ON “HOMEMADE” GIFTS FOR BIRTHDAYS/CHRISTMAS
- TAKE THEM SLEDDING
- PANCAKE ART {Color pancake batter and put into squeeze bottles and pour onto griddle}
- READ TO YOUR KIDS
- FACETIME GAMES WITH FRIENDS {Hangman, Pictionary, Tic-Tac-Toe, Karaoke}
- HAVE A SPA DAY AT HOME
- CREATE A PAPER AIRPLANE CONTEST
- LEARN THE ALPHABET BACKWARDS
- BAKE COOKIES
- DECORATE COOKIES
- PRINT OFF FREE COLORING SHEETS ON GOOGLE
- PLAY VIDEO GAMES WITH THEM
- FAMILY GAME NIGHT
- PLAY TAG OUTSIDE
- CREATE AN IMAGINATIVE GAME
- MAKE A NEW RECIPE OF THEIR CHOICE {They do as much of the work as they can and you supervise}
- GO ROLLER BLADING
- READ A NEW CHAPTER BOOK
- PEDICURES & MANICURES
- TEACH THEM HOW TO MEDITATE
- LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- STICKER BOOKS
- WATER COLOR
- TIE DYE A SHIRT
- PLAY MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES
- MAKE CLEANING THE HOUSE FUN
- DIY ALPHABET MEMORY GAME {Put letters on paper plates and play memory}
- SHAVING CREAM IN A PAN
- COTTON BALL PAINTING
- MAKE A CEREAL NECKLACE
- HAVE A GLOW IN THE DARK DANCE PARTY {Sticks from the dollar store}
- CREATE A HOPSCOTCH
- JUMP ROPE
- PLAY I-SPY TRAY {Put a bunch of items on a tray & have them memorize what is on it. Take the tray away and have them try to list all of the items that were on the tray}
- TAKE A NAP
- PRACTICE AGE-APPROPRIATE FLASHCARDS
- HAVE A PILLOW CASE RACE
- THROW BALLS INTO LAUNDRY BINS
- HAVE A CAMPOUT IN THE LIVING ROOM {Set up a tent & sleep in it}
- WRITE IN THEIR JOURNAL EVERY DAY ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES THEY ARE HAVING AND HOW THEY FEEL
- MAKE A QUARANTINE BUCKET LIST {Things they need to do & want to do before it is over! And have fun checking it all off!}
If you are looking for things to do with your SIGNIFICANT OTHER during a quarantine, you can CLICK HERE! Or things to do for YOURSELF, click here!
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Danielle is the owner of Today's the Best Day. She strives to provide creative and uplifting content in order to enrich the parenting experience for women everywhere. Danielle hopes to help you and your family to make every day the best day! 
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