Quarantine Activities!

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Hello everyone and happy Sunday!

Today I want to talk about fun, indoor quarantine activities! We have been putting out a lot circus content (which I love), but I thought it would be fun to come up with some fun, non-circus specific things. 

Here are some fun activities you can create with stuff you already have at home:

-Build a Fort: Grab some pillows, blankets, and the nearest couch, and build a fort! Turn off all the lights and bring in a flashlight and you can make shadow puppets. Here are some fun ones: How to Make Shadow Puppets With Your Hands.

-Obstacle Course: You might need some parental help to create a fun and SAFE course in your home. Again, the great thing is that you can do this with items you already have! If you’re not sure of what obstacles to create, here are some ideas:

  • crawl under a row of chairs,
  • jump over a wooden spoon,
  • toss a bean bag, or ball of socks into a laundry basket,
  • bear walk from one place to the next,
  • jump rope while singing the chorus of your favorite song. The possibilities and obstacles are endless!

-Treasure Hunt: Parent participation will be needed for this one, too. Create clues and lead your kid towards the ultimate prize! Not sure how to create clues? The following link is a great source with 30 easy riddles to guide them through the house: Indoor Treasure Hunt for Children. 

-Escape Room: If you have already done the treasure hunt, and are looking for something that’s more of a challenge, you can make an escape room! You’ll also need help from a parent for this activity. The only thing you might need that you may not have at home are a few different locks. For the clues and puzzles, you can incorporate some math and even spelling challenges, and they won’t even realize they’re working because they’re having so much fun! I know I wouldn’t know where to start to make a room, so I found a blog online that explains exactly how one mom created an escape room for her kids. You can find it here: Make Your Own Escape Room Challenge for Kids.

I hope these activities help cure some of the boredom in your house, but if all else fails, crank up some music and have a DANCE PARTY!!!!!

Catch you next week!

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