If you’re anything like us, most of your hikes don’t actually involve that much planning. You pick a trail, you drive there, and you wander through the wilderness for an hour or so. It’s pretty self-explanatory.
But when you’ve got a few kids on your hands and endless hours to kill, a little structure is bound to help! Younger kids can be easily bored, after all, so the simple act of working a family hike into smaller segments, with ample stops for tired feet, can keep the adventure feeling fresh. When the skies are blue and the sun is smiling your way, it would be a shame not to seize the day for all its worth!
Looking for ways to entertain the kids?
Go ahead and make use of these two at-home labs. Cheap, simple, and educational alike, these classic experiments are made entirely from things you can find in the kitchen (apart from cabbage... But it’s a 69¢ investment, so we’ll let it slide).
While the educational aspect may be more fitting for kids aged 8 and up, the experiments themselves are so simple a 5 year old could do them!
Last night I used the iPad to turn on a tutorial video about a new board game! It was just the ticket to get his mind detoxed from the mind numbing digital world and into a fun family activity!
Look… We get it.
With all of this COVID chaos, it can be hard not to go a little stir crazy. As much as we love our families, sitting around the table and making empty eye contact over grilled cheese and condensed soup for the fourth day in a row can get a little… dull.
Lucky for you, we’ve got loads of ideas to keep your loved ones entertained. As frustrating as it may be to stay cooped up with seemingly nothing to do, we firmly believe that all of this ‘together-time’ may actually be a blessing in disguise! After all, nothing screams “Family Bonding” like cancelled classes and shuttered office doors.
With this in mind, please enjoy these 3 ways to avoid family “cabin fever.”
Your kids are home from school and Pandemonium and Chaos has ensued!! What should I do with these kids before they drive me crazy! As a home school mom of 3, let me tell you a few hints.
First, you need a plan. And some goals. Think about what you wish your child(ren) knew. Should they be better at multiplication or do you want them to learn about a different country? Now is the time to ensure they know about your ancestral country, chemistry or famous artists. Jot a couple of ideas down and choose the top 1 or 2.
Virtual field trips are a great way to expose kids to new places all from the comfort of home. Now more than ever, is it easier to visit destinations around the world from the comfort of your couch.
With increased family time in light of recent events being able to provide fun and educational experiences from home are crucial. Virtual field trips are a fun and educational way to visit places virtually and keep “travel” going.
