Getting a little stir crazy? We are too. With Hurricane Dorian’s painfully slow approach we have been indoors a lot longer than we’d hoped. Here’s some fresh ideas to keep the kids entertained for what could be a few more days inside.
Need ideas of how to keep your children entertained while riding out Hurricane Dorian? Here are few we think are fun:
Outdoor fun before the storm
Go for a walk - be sure to check out the fast-moving clouds!
Make an outdoor scavenger hunt list: Collect rocks, leaves, flowers, etc.
Play a game of hopscotch
How about a game of rock-n-roll: Mark a spot and see who can get their rock closest
Who doesn’t like a parade? Which superhero will you each be?
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Indoor fun
Musical trivia: Play songs and see who can name the song, singer
Active games: The floor is hot lava!
Play a game of don’t let the balloon hit the floor
Hide and seek. Or you can hide objects to find too.
Scavenger hunt. A time limit kicks it up a notch!
Listen to music; an impromptu dance party gets the ‘crazys’ out
Build a fort - the more pillows the better
Good standbys: Books, puzzles, crayons
Bake up a storm: Cupcakes, cookies or brownies
Play board games like Sorry, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, etc.
Catch up on homework. Practice makes perfect!
Make paper airplanes. Try also designating a target
Have kids help clean out their closet or toy bins, etc. sorting into piles of keep, give away
Make a craft
A simple game of Tic-tac-toe
Laundry basket basketball: Shoot from across the room, make teams
Download favorite movies, shows from streaming services like Netflix, iTunes, YouTube for when you lose power, have no internet connection
Raid your closet: Dress up fashion show
Paint kindness rocks with words of inspiration and support to hide in secret places around your city after the storm
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