Keeping the Kids Engaged in the COVID Age

Keeping the Kids Engaged in the COVID Age

Guest post by Maria Cannon

Shelter-in-place orders will likely soon relax throughout most of the country. But social distancing is slated to remain a trending term for years to come.

If you are home with children, you may be trying with little luck to keep them entertained. Here are some resources to help you do just that, no matter how long you and your family remain behind your own front door.

Having Fun at Home 

There are many ways you can keep the kids interested without having to leave the house. From jumbo yard games to what to do with that old kiddie pool you have laying around, these links can help provide you with some great inspiration:

• Using Pool Noodles to Build a Play House

• 7 Giant Yard Games You Can DIY

• How Much Does It Cost to Install a Playground or Swing Set?

• 18 Ridiculously Awesome Things to Do with a Kiddie Pool

• Indoor Scavenger Hunt (with Printable Lists)

Keeping Their Brains Sharp

There is nothing wrong with letting kids play, and if they started to show signs of depression, playtime may be exactly what they need. However, for those that want to keep their minds sharp, there are ways to do that too, all while having fun.

• 7 Online Courses to Get Kids Excited About STE(A)M

• Great Magazines Designed for Kids!

• Coding for Kids: 12 Free Coding Games Websites for Teaching Programming Skills

• 14 Reasons Why You Should Learn Magic Tricks!

• How to Solve a Rubik’s Cube

It’s difficult trying to keep everyone busy, and even the kids who have schoolwork to do often get a little stir crazy. The links we’ve provided above can help you fill in some of their time, with the added benefit of exercise and mental stimulation. It’s a win-win for everyone that will make quarantine a little more bearable.