100 Activities To Do At Home During School Closures | Entertain Kids on a Dime Blog
Hi Everyone!
I have created a helpful guide for all of you to survive the upcoming school closures.
Many of these activities listed below will require some supplies. Most items you could find at the Dollar Store.
Enjoy the list!
100 KIDS ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME
1) LAUNDRY BASKET SKI BALL
www.frugalfun4boys.com/laundry-basket-skee-ball-with-ball-pit-balls
2) MAKE DUCT TAPE BRACELET
www.the-gingerbread-house.co.uk/2015/01/23/simple-duck-tape-bracelets/
3) MAKE A LIFE SIZE INDOOR BOARD GAME
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2011/07/escape-volcano-shape-game.html?m=1
4) COLOURING CONTEST
Put out paper and markers. For each “round” give your children a theme like an amusement park or their dream house.
5) MAKE SOAP CLOUDS
http://ourbestbites.com/2012/04/kitchen-craft-soap-clouds-and-homemade-kiddie-tub-soaps/
6) CRAYON SAND PAPER T-SHIRTS
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/crafts/sandpaper-printed-t-shirt/
7) GLOW STICKS DANCE PARTY
Go to the Dollarstore and buy some fun glow sticks, turn off the lights, and blast some music!
8) MAKE BALLOON ROCKETS
http://discoverexplorelearn.com/balloon-rockets/
9) FAMILY CAR RACE
http://tpcraft.blogspot.ca/2011/02/toilet-paper-roll-race-car.html?m=1
10) MAKE A MARSHMALLOW SHOOTER
http://www.cometogetherkids.com/2011/09/mini-marshmallow-shooters-or-pom-pom.html?m=1
11) GLOW IN THE DARK BOWLING
https://babygizmo.com/glow-in-the-dark-night-time-bowling
12) MAKE PLAYDOUGH MATS This will keep the little ones busy for a long time!
http://picklebums.com/2014/07/22/fun-food-play-dough-mats/#_a5y_p=2110571
13) FAIRY MASON JARS
https://diyjoy.com/crafts-for-teens-diy-mason-jar-lights/
14) TIE DYE BABY WIPES
https://www.icanteachmychild.com/easy-tie-dye-art-with-baby-wipes/
15) CARDBOARD LIGHT TUNNEL
http://homespunaesthetic.com/2013/05/diy-light-tunnel-for-your-kiddos.html
16) BUBBLE WRAP ROAD
https://www.sunnydayfamily.com/2015/01/bubble-wrap-road.html
17) MAKE A RETRO THEME DAY
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2015/06/04/80s-retro-day-at-home/
18) MAKE A COTTON SWAP PAINTING
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjjO36l7gYo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1jc3Ol6-oMHTc5Y7ob1YB4QKQ_4GDpwJluhMzC9kKZNGqjVHTUTX_fjOw
19) FROZEN RICE PLAY
http://theimaginationtree.com/2013/07/ocean-sensory-tray-with-frozen-rice.html
20) THE FLOOR IS LAVA GAME
https://handsonaswegrow.com/floor-is-lava/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
21) SECRET MESSAGE ACTIVITY
www.simplyoutrageousyouth.org/2019/10/10/secret-message-activity-for-kids/
22) PUT ON A MAGIC SHOW Learn magic tricks and show family and friends.
http://www.funology.com/magic-tricks
23) BALLOON POP ROCKS EXPERIMENT Do the Balloon Fizz Science Experiment
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/07/22/balloon-pop-rocks-experiment/
23) MAKE CUPCAKES
24) HIDE AND GO SEEK IN THE DARK
Play Hide & Seek with the lights off using glow bracelets.
25) MOCK CAMPING TRIP Make a mock camping trip
Use a play tent, sleeping bags or blankets, and flash lights. You can eat dinner in your tent and sing camp songs.
26) MAKE A “RESTAURANT” DINNER
Have your kids help you make dinner. Create menus with them to decorate and serve your spouse or neighbours.
27) DIY GIANT PAPER AIRPLANE
http://m.instructables.com/id/Giant-Paper-Airplane/
28) MAKE A COLLAGE
Make a collage with magazine pages or family photos.
29) MAKE MUSICAL INSTRUMEMTS Find items around the house and construct different instruments. This teaches kids how to recycle waste into something useful and fun.
14 World Music Instruments That Can Be Made From Recycled Materials
30) MAKE CHALK BOARD SLIME
www.babbledabbledo.com/artsy-slime-recipe-chalkboard-slime/
31) SALAD SPINNER ART You can purchase a salad spinner at The Dollarama.
http://theimaginationtree.com/2010/09/salad-spinner-art.html
32) MAKE HOMEMADE JAM
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1511719/homemade-raspberry-jam
33) MAKE A TIME CAPSULE
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Time-Capsule-Resources-255339
34) DO A JIGSAW PUZZLES
You can purchase puzzles at Dollarama for $2-$3
35) MAKE A SUN CATCHER
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/16045/glass-gem-sun-catcher-craft
36) WATCH HOME MOVIES (ie. Mom & Dad’s Wedding, Baby Videos)
37) DECORATE WITH PUFFY PAINT The Dollarama sells Puffy Paint in the art section and you can purchase a top or a hat to decorate.
Make sure you let it completely dry before wearing it.
38) MAKE INDOOR SKIS
www.playtivities.com/skiing-home-homemade-skis/
39) MAKE ICE CREAM IN A BAG
https://www.food.com/recipe/homemade-ice-cream-in-a-bag-34257#activity-feed
40) MAKE NO SEW SCRUNCHIES
https://snapguide.com/guides/make-a-no-sew-hair-scrunchie/
41) POTATO STAMPING
http://www.firstpalette.com/Craft_themes/Colors/Potato_Stamps/Potato_Stamps.html
42) BUILD A VILLAGE OUT OF BLOCKS OR LEGO
43) MAKE A DEEJAY DANCE PARTY
Go to the dollar store and get glow sticks! Dress your kids in light colours. Close the blinds and the lights and activate their glow sticks. Put on their favourite songs and have them dance.
44) MAKE A SNOW STORM IN A JAR
www.mombrite.com/snowstorm-in-a-jar/
45) MAKE CLEAR WATER BEAD SLIME
www.hellowonderful.co/post/how-to-make-water-bead-slime/
46) PAPER PLATE MARBLE TRACK
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2012/09/05/paper-plate-marble-track/
47) CREATE A JELLY FISH DISCOVERY BOTTLE
www.steamsational.com/jellyfish-discovery-bottle/
48) HOT GLUE GUN CRAFTS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS8TU37YFks
49) MAKE ICE EGGS
http://alittlelearningfortwo.blogspot.ca/2011/09/ice-eggs.html?m=1
50) MAKE A FELT CAR PLAY MAT
https://tipjunkie.com/projects/felt-car-play-mat-house/
51) EASY SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVpXiSttnU
52) CREATE A FOOSBALL TABLE
www.thecardswedrew.com/kids-summer-craft-diy-foosball-table/
53) SHAVING CREAM RAINBOW ART
https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/rainbow-shaving-cream-marbled-art/
54) PUFFY PAINT ICECREAM ART
https://www.craftymorning.com/puffy-paint-ice-cream-cones-craft-kids/
55) MARKER RECYCLING PAINT CRAFT
https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/recycle-markers-into-watercolor-paint/
56) MASON JAR AQUARIAMS
https://thetiptoefairy.com/light-up-mason-jar-aquariums/
57) INDOOR HOPSCOTCH
https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/indoor-hopscotch-using-painters-tape/
58) MAKE A SCAVENGER HUNT
https://www.care.com/a/8-scavenger-hunt-ideas-for-kids-131030133254
59) DIY CRAYON CANDLES
https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2009/04/naptime-creation-recycle.html
60) DIY LAVA LAMP
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/homemade-lava-lamp-density-science-experiment/
61) BOARD GAME NIGHT
62) CREATE YOUR OWN BOOKMARKS
http://www.playideas.com/25-diy-bookmarks-for-kids/
63) SALT ART FIREWORKS
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/salt-art-fireworks/
64) MAKE A COFFEE FILTER EARTH
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/coffee-filter-stained-glass-earth/
65) MAKE FAKE SNOW
http://mommasfunworld.blogspot.com/2013/01/fake-sensory-snow-that-feels-real.html?m=1
66) HOMEMADE VOLCANOS
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/childrens-craft-showcase-volcanos
67) FLOWER POT CRAFT
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/tag/flower-pot/
68) MAKE A VIDEO Bust out your cell phone or ipad, get your children to make a play. Have them practice it a bunch of times. Find or make some costumes and have them perform their play on the video.
You can put it on the computer for them to watch.
69) CARD BOARD BOX CREATIONS Take your children to the grocery or drug store and ask for extra used boxes. Here are some cool ideas your can do with coard board boxes:
http://www.designdazzle.com/2013/09/15-cardboard-creations-to-make-for-kids/
70) PLAY TIC TAC TOE, HANG MAN, MASH, AND OTHER PAPER GAMES
HOW TO PLAY MASH-> https://www.facebook.com/EKOADCOMMUNITY/videos/304720740235247
71) NATURE ART Let your kids run around your front or back yard and collect items in nature (ie. leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers)/
Give them bristol board and glue and have them make abstract art using their findings.
72) MAKE SMORES
Safely microwave your marshmellows.
73) MAKE A PLAYING CARD CASTLE
74) MAKE PIZZA
75) SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html
76) RELAY RACES You can create some games to play: * Potato Sack Races (using garbage bags or pillow cases) * 3 Legged Race using Socks or Shoe Laces
* Spoon Race (holding a ping pong ball or egg)
77) MAKE EDIBLE PLAYDOUGH
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/03/26/easy-play-dough-recipes/
78) CREATE YOUR OWN SHRINKY DINKS
https://www.curbly.com/m/make-diy-shrinky-dinks
79) MAKE AN AQUARIUM All you need is two paper plates (cut out the middle of one), glue, googly eyes, foam, blue paint, saran wrap and rocks from outside.
80) HOME MADE TAP SHOES
Tape nickels to the bottom of your kid’s running shoes and you’ve got a pair of tap shoes.
81) MAKE OCEAN SLIME
www.naturalbeachliving.com/ocean-slime/
82) COLOUR CHANGING CHAMELON EXPERIMENT
www.thedadlab.com/colour-changing-chameleon/
83) MAKE FROZEN YOGURT BITES
https://www.muminthemadhouse.com/frozen-fruity-yoghurt-bites/
84) CANDLE DECORATING
https://see.news/decorating-with-candles-15-ideas
85) CREATE A COMIC BOOK
https://redtri.com/diy-comic-strip-for-kids/
86) MAGIC WATER TRICKS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fsf0pCFTs8
87) EDIBLE PRETZEL LOG CABIN
https://www.kiwico.com/diy/Arts-and-Crafts-Projects/1/project/Pretzel-Log-Cabin/1045?utm_term=35W3d63lVxyOWCAwUx0Mo38WUknSyT1BrXm00c0&utm_campaign=10079&utm_medium=AFF&utm_source=Ignite&affsrc=1
88) DISNEY PICTIONARY
www.bombshellbling.com/family-adventure-series-disney-pictionary/
89) PLAY SHARK
All you need is a folded ironing board to be your boat. Keep the kids on the boat. If they fall off, they get “eaten” by the Shark, which Mom or Dad can play!
90) PAPER TOWEL ROLL CARS
www.alittlepinchofperfect.com/toilet-paper-roll-car-craf/#_a5y_p=4231042
91) EDIBLE KOOL-AID SLIME
www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/02/edible-slime-recipe-kool-aid-slime.html
92) MAKE SAND BUCKET MINIONS
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/05/13/minions-sand-buckets-with-a-free-printable-pattern/
93) HAVE A CARD GAME TOURNAMENT
http://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/10-kid-friendly-card-games/
94) MAKE A HIGH TEA PARTY
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-throw-afternoon-tea-party
95) COLOUR SHOES OR SANDALS WITH SHARPIE MARKERS
https://craftwhack.com/sharpie-shoes/
96) MAKE YOUR OWN MAD LIBS
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-Mad-Lib
97) EXPLODING BAGS EXPERIMENT This one is messy but a lot of fun!
https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2014/05/21/exploding-bags-fun-science-experiment/
98) MAKE A PET ROCK
Pick a rock outside. Let the kids paint them, decorate them
99) SUMO WRESTLING MATCH Make the kids are supervised during this one.
http://allfortheboys.com/home/2012/2/2/sumo-boys.html
100) MAKE A LEGO NIGHT LIGHT
http://frugalfun4boys.com/2015/05/07/how-to-build-a-lego-night-light/
