If your kidโs school has just closed because of Coronavirus, things get boring. REALLY boring. And rewatching movies over and over again might not help too much. So Iโm here to give you ideas of what to do.
Bake something
The best thing to do on a boring day (in my opinion) is to bake some sweets. Cupcakes, bonbons, or cookies, theyโre all delicious. But donโt use all your ingredients, because if weโre in โquarantineโ for longer than 14 days, youโll need those. Trust me.
Read a good book
Before all the libraries close, get a bunch of books. You can get your children to be reading more, and theyโre great time-passers, especially if you donโt want your kid to be on their phone all day.
Go geocaching!
If you didnโt know what geocaching is, youโll be wondering why you didnโt already. You put some trinkets that you donโt want anymore (cool rock, old/unwanted jewelry, etc.) in a small box, close it well, and bury it. Then make clues to find the geocache. These clues will help others find the coordinates, so they claim the prizes!
Paint or draw
Whether itโs messy handprints on paper, or an intricate chalk mural on the pavement, any art is welcome.
Make a pillow fort
A great place if you just want to curl up and read a good book Hello, awesome new hideout.
Research Coronavirus
Also known as Covid-19, the Coronavirus pandemic is most likely the reason youโre stuck at home, reading this blog post! And you probably shouldnโt believe those weird TikTok memes. Do actual research.
Start a YouTube channel!
I know that I said to not be on your phone too much, but this is cool! I mean, you could end up making a living out of being a YouTuber. But enough of that, itโs just pure fun!
Go stargazing!
It doesnโt have to be in a totally quiet area, just someplace with no light. And use cool apps like SkyView Lite to differentiate the different stars, planets, and constellations.
Plant a tree!
An air freshener and a beautiful sight in your yard in one! This will teach kids the importance of trees, and will teach them how to properly care for plants.
(And if you really want to, go ahead and watch a movie.)
About the author: Isabella Morales is an eleven-year-old New Jersey resident, and creator of LifeofaPollinator, a gardening initiative to plant pollinator gardens, and she is a guest writer at KraftyLab and one of KraftyLabโs Junior Social Media Marketers. :)
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