I imagine I’m not the only parent trying to hold onto my sanity with schools closing, and social distancing being encouraged. Whilst I intend to ensure Emma keeps up with her studies over the next couple of weeks, I also want this to be an enjoyable time for us all. I’ve compiled a list of things you can do at home to keep the kids busy, and to have some fun!

1. Make play dough – here is one recipe, but there’s loads on Google. Alternatively, you can play with any that you have at home already.
2. Baking – now is a great time to whip up a batch of cookies, brownies, or whatever you fancy!
3. Grow sugar crystals – this is the step-by-step we used.
4. Get the kids out on their scooters and/or bikes.
5. Go for a walk – choose somewhere quiet, and enjoy some fresh air whilst the kids burn off some energy.
6. Go to the playground – again opt for somewhere quiet (although I know some places are now advising against this).
7. Bubbles.
8. Do a scavenger hunt – there’s loads of different ones on Google so you don’t have to worry about making one up yourself, just find one that’ll work for you, and print it off!
9. Kids yoga, or other exercises at home – Cosmic Kids Yoga on YouTube is great.
10. Make slime – there’s lots of recipes online, you can also use liquid glue and activator.
11. Activity books – the girls each have some different work books that we got on Amazon. They’re great for learning and keeping them busy.
12. All the crafts – coloring, painting, sticking, cutting.
13. Build a fort.
14. Water play – my girls both love playing with water whether it’s in a bucket, the sink, or the bath, it keeps them amused for hours.
15. Make an obstacle course at home.
16. Have a picnic – either inside or outside. My girls love an “at home picnic” (eating lunch on the floor of our living room).
17. Stickers.
18. Teach your kids to cook – where possible get them involved with making dinner.
19. Make a hopscotch – masking tape a hopscotch on a floor in your home, or outside!
20. Have a dance party.
21. Chalk – get the kids out on the drive, path, or back patio and let them get creative.
22. Board games.
23. Websites/apps – there’s lots of fun and educational websites, and apps to keep kids busy. Aubrey loves the Peppa Pig app, and Funbrain is a great website for older children.
24. Play – get out the Lego, barbies, trains, or whatever your children enjoy, and play together.
25. Watch a movie – snuggle up on the couch with some snacks and watch a movie together.

Most importantly, try not to stress too much. Your child/children will learn a whole lot from playing, observing you, and your day-to day-activities. Enjoy this time with your children, and don’t add unnecessary stress and worry to your plate.

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