In a new reality of staying in due to quarantine, we have highlighted some activities that will take you away from the many screens that may be available to you.
- Play board games, card games or puzzle. We’re sure there are some lurking somewhere in the house. Really, Trivial Pursuit from 1976 might open your mind
- Origami. All you need is paper and instructions which can be found online, which will keeps participants amused and they will learn a new skill. To truly keep this screen free, print out instructions ahead of time.
- Bake or Meal Prep. This can be therapeutic, so depending on your ingredient supply, follow or create your favorite recipe to make some delicious treats.
- Garden. If you live in apartment, go to your balcony plant some flowers in pots. If you already have a flower bed or raised bed garden, maintain and plant as needed.
- Read. Start a family book club. Discuss what your favorite characters are and which parts you liked best and why.
- Draw or Color. There are plenty of print out at home coloring sheets/books that you can find online in advance as you schedule time to creatively outline and shade.
- Reminisce. Sort through old photographs, make a scrapbook of memories. It might sound a bit old fashioned but it’s therapeutic and you get to spend quality time with your family.
- Organize. Outside of just cleaning, organizing your life creates an opportunity to sort through clothes and items to review what you can donate, can keep and toss.
- Personal Fashion Show. Depending on your level of creativity, finding old clothes provides wardrobe for a fun and free way to try out a new style opportunity.
- Camp in the Living Room. Making a Pillow Fort is a time held tradition to pass on to your family or even reserve for yourself. It takes only moments to assemble and allows you to rekindle your imaginative spirit.
