Kids

Engaging activities for parents and kids to both enjoy while at home.

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Virtual Play Dates with Friends via Zoom or Messenger Kids

Teach yourself of your children how to cook and bake.  Create your own Family Cooking Channel on YouTube.

Create pasta jewelry: printable activity directions here https://www.education.com/activity/article/pasta_necklace_kinders/ 

Make your own Musical Instrument; turn a cereal box, used paper towel roll and rubber bands into a guitar.  

Family crafts and baking ideas - 14 day free trial: https://www.mybluprint.com/

Origami Arts & Crafts tutorials here: https://origami.me/diagrams/ 

Bill Nye the Science Guy has science experiments you can do at home: https://www.billnye.com/home-demos

Learn about insects and download a free coloring book from the Smithsonian: https://ssec.si.edu/expedition-insects

Additional ideas on keeping busy at home with kids:​

30 Fun Things to Do at Home: https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/30-fun-things-home.html

50 Fun Activities for Kids: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g1389/diy-kids-activities/

51 Fun Things To Do At Home To Banish Boredom: https://liveboldandbloom.com/09/lifestyle/fun-things-to-do-at-home

94 Fun Things You Can Do at Home, Anytime: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fun-things-to-do-at-home-35003444

Boredom Busters: 110 Fun At-Home Activities for Families and Kids: https://familyeguide.com/boredom-busters-110-fun-at-home-activities-for-families-kids-2/