{"id":5453,"date":"2020-03-29T00:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T04:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/?p=5453"},"modified":"2020-03-31T17:25:43","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T21:25:43","slug":"30-at-home-activities-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/independents\/30-at-home-activities-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"30 At-Home Activities for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.clubinsideronline.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Newtown-Athletic-Club-1.png\" alt=\"Newtown Athletic Club\" width=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5368\" \/>Newtown Athletic Club<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEWTOWN, PA<\/strong> &#8211; At home with your family the next few weeks? If you\u2019re looking for activities to keep your family active &#038; engaged during this difficult time, we\u2019re here to help! Here are 30 fun, easy and cheap activities for kids, to keep them (and you!) entertained while at home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1. Play little chefs in the kitchen<\/strong> \u2013 cook with your little ones so they can learn how to prep the foods they love + possibly discover something new! <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/DIYlunches\" target=\"_blank\">Try these recipes>><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>2. Family bike ride<\/strong> \u2013 around the neighborhood or make a mini course in the backyard<\/li>\n<li><strong>3. Tie dye<\/strong> \u2013 because who doesn\u2019t love to make art? Gather all your white shoes, shirts &#038; socks to give them a pop of color<\/li>\n<li><strong>4. \u201cSend\u201d your kids to marine biology camp<\/strong> \u2013 hang out online with the experts and talk about whales, dolphins and other marine life\u2026 for free! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/lifestyle\/a31927303\/free-virtual-marine-biology-camp-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Here\u2019s how>><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>5. Picnic in the backyard<\/strong> \u2013 grab some blankets &#038; pack your favorite lunch for a mini-adventure close to home<\/li>\n<li><strong>6. Family yoga<\/strong> \u2013 fitness &#038; fun\u2026 all in one!<\/li>\n<li><strong>7. Family scrapbook<\/strong> \u2013 a creative and unique way to get crafty &#038; hold onto your favorite family memories<\/li>\n<li><strong>8. Plant some seeds or build a garden<\/strong> \u2013 the perfect outdoor activity for a sunny spring day!<\/li>\n<li><strong>9. Make mud pies &#038; jump in puddles<\/strong> \u2013 because we all need rainy day activities, too!<\/li>\n<li><strong>10. Go bird watching<\/strong> \u2013 and then come home and make a birdhouse for your new little friends<\/li>\n<li><strong>11. Create mega hopscotch<\/strong> \u2013 outside in your driveway or on the sidewalk, this activity is great for reinforcing math skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/campnac.com\/2020\/03\/24\/3-benefits-of-playing-with-sidewalk-calk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Benefits of playing with sidewalk chalk>><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>12. Go on a nature scavenger hunt<\/strong> \u2013 in the yard or at a local park<\/li>\n<li><strong>13. Collect different types of rocks, flowers &#038; leaves<\/strong> \u2013 start a collection, Google them, graph how many you have of each type + paint them or dry them out to put in a frame.<\/li>\n<li><strong>14. Listen to kid-friendly podcasts<\/strong> \u2013 try \u2018Wow in the World\u2019 (science), \u2018The Past and the Curious,\u2019 \u2018What if World\u2019 (silly stories), and \u2018Noodle Loaf.\u2019<\/li>\n<li><strong>15. Watch Brainchild on Netflix<\/strong> \u2013 from germs and emotions to social media and more, it\u2019s the science of our work explained in a way that is relatable to kids! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/80215086\" target=\"_blank\">Watch here>><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>16. Play balloon ball<\/strong> \u2013 kill some time by hitting balloons back and forth with hands or rackets + create your own rules!<\/li>\n<li><strong>17. Take turns telling a silly story<\/strong> \u2013 each person adds a sentence to make it really interesting!<\/li>\n<li><strong>18. Make a mini city out of cardboard boxes<\/strong> \u2013 cut and glue cardboard boxes together to make buildings + paint them<\/li>\n<li><strong>19. Macaroni necklaces<\/strong> \u2013 thread macaroni on yarn to make a necklace + paint it<\/li>\n<li><strong>20. Break out the Play-Doh<\/strong> \u2013 Children can use squishy good stuff to make whatever they want! Encourage them to make a sculpture to get the creative juices flowing<\/li>\n<li><strong>21. Create your own summer Olympics games<\/strong> \u2013 since this summer\u2019s games are postponed, try making your own!<\/li>\n<li><strong>22. Stage an impromptu concert<\/strong> \u2013 ask your children to practice a favorite song or dance and have them perform it<\/li>\n<li><strong>23. Have a mini self-care day<\/strong> \u2013 DIY your own bath bombs, let children apply a face mask &#038; give each other little back massages for the ultimate relaxing experience. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honestlymodern.com\/how-to-make-homemade-bath-bombs-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bath bomb recipe>><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>24. Indoor bowling<\/strong> \u2013 you don\u2019t need a blowing ball and a full set of pins to play\u2026 just set up a few recycled bottles and use any old ball to get started<\/li>\n<li><strong>25. Build a fort<\/strong> \u2013 use sofa cushions, chairs, clothes rack with a blanket draped over or create a fort out of a big cardboard box with packing tape to hold the sides together (pro tip \u2013 pitch a tent in the house for the ultimate mess-free indoor fort)<\/li>\n<li><strong>26. Stage a puppet show<\/strong> \u2013 whether you have puppets already or need to make them from brown paper bags, it\u2019s easy to get the kids involved in a hands-on activity<\/li>\n<li><strong>27. Make a sensory bin<\/strong> \u2013 fill a plastic container with rice, pom-poms, beans, or kinetic sand and let little ones explore with their hands<\/li>\n<li><strong>28. Virtual play dates<\/strong> \u2013 video chat with friends using Facetime, Zoom or Google Hangout<\/li>\n<li><strong>29. Complete this spring-inspired cherry blossom craft<\/strong> \u2013 provided by Newtown Discovery Preschool Director, Kelly Mulligan! Supplies needed: big piece of blue &#038; brown construction paper, green paint, tissue paper (two colors preferred), sponge, paint brush, scissors + glue, pencil or marker, and white paper to cut into a large circle. <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yj0G-M9zwNE\" target=\"_blank\">Check out this tutorial>><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>30. Complete a workout on BurnAlong or do an outdoor workout with your entire family<\/strong> \u2013 It is important to stay active and engaged while at home. Try Erin Lotta\u2019s family workout below or tune into BurnAlong \u2013 a platform that is now included in your membership where you can watch your favorite instructors &#038; do their workouts from home! Kid-friendly classes on BurnAlong: zumba, remix, yoga, hit &#038; kick, LaBlast &#038; so much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>NEWTOWN, PA<\/strong> &#8211; At home with your family the next few weeks? If you\u2019re looking for activities to keep your family active &#038; engaged during this difficult time, we\u2019re here to help! 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