Easy Activities For Kids Stuck At Home.
Maybe you feel lots of pressure now that your kids are at home and missing school. We hope that you can take a deep breath and give yourself some grace. Because we are not all cut out for homeschooling but we can help give our kids activities from simple everyday things we have that will stimulate their minds and hopefully keep them busy for a while.
Know that we are available through texting or we can schedule a call with you if you feel like you need someone to talk to for encouragement. TEXT us at 814-408-5272
ANIMALS AND SCIENCE
Both Zoo America and the Cincinnati Zoo are closed to visitors but have been doing a daily Facebook live stream to show off their animals and interact with students. The Cincinnati Zoo’s website also has a home safari page with great videos and daily educational activities. Their FB live is 3pm every day, while Zoo America is at 11am.
ACTIVITIES
The Mama Notes has a great list of activity ideas on her blog.
Paper Tube Game
Using a few sheets of paper and scotch tape you can make your own track for little cars and trains.
Ice Cube Play
Freeze little animals or plastic toys. Add salt (science bonus) and paintbrushes to add a bit of
Paper Tube Game
Make your own carnival game with simply some paper tubes, tape, and things to throw-like cotton balls, pom poms if you have them, or even make some paper wads. Good for toddlers but can be amped up for older kiddos.
CRAFTS AND ART
Ruby Bratcher is a mom of 5, who homeschools. She is sharing easy craft ideas on her instagram and blog.
ONE LINE DRAWING CHALLENGE
Objective: Once the pen goes down and touches the paper, don’t pick it back up until the whole drawing is completed.
Ruby’s instagram post has more detailed instructions.
WATERCOLOR CHARACTERS
With some simple paint splotches, create some fun and silly characters.
Find more instructions and photos on Ruby’s Instagram post. She is doing #easyartaday posts, so there will be more.
Paper Plate Crowns
Easy craft with only paper plates and whatever you can make or glue on to decorate. See more step-by-step photos on Ruby’s blog.
Pregnancy Tests
If you take a pregnancy test early, there may not be enough hCG present and you may get a false negative. Try to wait at least one day after the first day of your missed period.
Limited Ultrasound
A fetal ultrasound is a procedure done during pregnancy that reveals an image of the pregnancy in the uterus. It’s a safe way to check the health of a potential pregnancy. The ultrasound may be done either on the woman or patient's abdomen (trans-abdominal) or in the vagina (trans-vaginal).
Material Resources
Whether you want to learn more about your pregnancy or need help preparing for parenting, Crossroads offers material support when you attend our no-cost prenatal and parenting classes. We want to help you find the materials you need to feel supported and equipped for this season.
Pregnancy Tests
If you take a pregnancy test early, there may not be enough hCG present and you may get a false negative. Try to wait at least one day after the first day of your missed period.
Limited Ultrasound
A fetal ultrasound is a procedure done during pregnancy that reveals an image of the pregnancy in the uterus. It’s a safe way to check the health of a potential pregnancy. The ultrasound may be done either on the woman or patient's abdomen (trans-abdominal) or in the vagina (trans-vaginal).
Material Resources
Whether you want to learn more about your pregnancy or need help preparing for parenting, Crossroads offers material support when you attend our no-cost prenatal and parenting classes. We want to help you find the materials you need to feel supported and equipped for this season.
