I know.. it's not easy when you can't take the kids to the playground or the beach. The cinemas are also off-limits. You can't organise playdates. The board games just end in a fight and you're tired of stepping on Leggo.
Try this: build some family memories, and enjoy some wonderful family activities with these simple activities. I’ve included nine, simple, family fun activities but there are more coming soon. What’s more… most of these ideas are inexpensive and use items from your home. I’ve included a downloadable cheatsheet file, sort of a checklist, so that you can plan ahead.
1. Create an Obstacle Course
This just sounds like too much work.. I know, but it’s really not. First, you’ll need to plan whether you’ll hold this outdoors or inside. Then, check out what objects you have that can be used for this activity.
For example, you might have little more than some paper streamers. Great! Tape the streamers down your hallway at different heights and angles. The kids will love to try and negotiate the maze of streamers stepping over or crawling under without breaking any, especially if you give them a time to best.
You can also try an activity obstacle course. Everyone has to progress through stations of the course and do various quick tasks like.. jump 5 times, crawl under a chair, throw and catch a ball 5 times. If you have boxes or hoops, kids love to crawl through things or jump into or over things. Pool noodles, cardboard boxes, even washing baskets are wonderful, too for this type of activity.
You’ll be surprised just how many items you already have that can be included in an obstacle course. Remember, it adds more excitement if you have some sort of prize or reward for anyone who manages to negotiate the course within a particular timeframe. Check out this site for stacks of other Obstacle Course ideas.