ACTIVITIES to keep everyone

busy during Covid-19

Jump the river- An easy game, using just a ruler and a couple of pieces of string: Spread the

strings just one inch apart (using the ruler to measure). Encourage each kid to "jump over the riv-

er." Now widen the river by an inch each time. Explain the concepts of narrow and wide. See how

far each kid can jump.

Have an indoor campout- Pitch a sheet tent in the living room, plan a picnic on the rug.

Indoor Scavenger Hunt- Scavenger hunt using the letters of the alphabet. Make 3 columns on a

board starting with the letter A-Z and go around the house looking for the letters or words that

start with these letters.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt or Treasure Hunt-

Learn some Yoga poses—Try YouTube channel Yoga for children , or Yoga for beginners for

adults.

Play Balloon Volleyball– looking for something to do with those balloons left over from parties.

Make a line on the floor using a piece of string or tape and create two teams. One team on either

side of the line. Use the balloon in place of the volleyball. For adults with balance concerns you

can do this sitting in chairs.

Learn some basic sign language –Visit the YouTube Channel for videos that will teach you the al-

phabet, colors and basic conversation signs.

Tissue Paper Flowers In honor of Springtime

To make one stemmed flower, you will need:

3 sheets of 12x6 inch sheets of colored tissue paper

1 sheet of green cardstock or construction paper

1 green pipe cleaner

Ruler and Glue

Directions: Stack the sheets, accordion fold, use the scissors to

round the edged, add the stem by wrapping it around the center of

the paper and twist it a couple of times, gently peel open the layers, separate the layers to create

the fullness, cut out and glue on the leaves on the stem (Optional), create an arrangement and dis-

play them. You can make these different sizes or use different color tissue when stacking your

sheets.

ACTIVITIES to keep everyone

busy during Covid-19

Paint Rocks- create pet rocks, a rock garden, inspiration rocks or decorations for your home or office .

Write a play and perform– Use what you have in your home to make costumes and props. Have fami-

ly, stream the show live.

Take a Virtual Tour of somewhere you would like to travel to someday– journal your journey, making

notes of places you would like to stop when you visit. Visit Youtube Channel for virtual travel video ide-

as and resources.

Take a nature walk—journal your experience. Children-write a story about your walk , include pictures.

Have a family dance party– Learn to line dance or the moves to your favorite hip hop song. Make fun

snacks to share , decorate, even dress up fancy. Never been to a prom, now’s your chance.

Community Scavenger Hunt-Create a map with directions or clue’s to follow to find specific points in

your community. Have fun and add things like needing to take photo’s or solve riddles. There is so

much out there that you go by every day in your community that you miss. Fun for all ages!

Go Out and Clean up your Neighborhood– Wear gloves and safety vest, walk around your neighbor-

hood and pick up trash that you might find on the sides of the road. Doing something nice for mother

nature today. Be careful for sharp items, always have adults handle these items.

ACTIVITIES to keep everyone

busy during Covid-19

Make a home made Lava Lamp-

To make this easy science experiment you will need the following supplies:

Empty bottle – clear plastic bottle like a water bottle, soda bottle, etc.

Oil – any kind will work. I suggest getting oil that is as clear as possible for it not to

affect the coloring.

Food coloring – any color you like such as blue, yellow, red, green, etc.

Funnel to minimize the less

Alka Seltzer Antacid Tablet (you will need 1 tablet per bottle you make)

Steps to create your Lava Lamp

Start out by pouring water about 1/3 of the distance up your recycled plastic container

using a funnel to avoid mess. Now add cooking oil (vegetable oil, walnut oil, canola

oil, etc.) the rest of the way to go just 2″ from filling your container.

Add 4-5 drops food coloring. It really doesn’t matter how much food coloring you use

– you can add as much as you want to get the desired color at the bottom of the jar.

HINT: You can even have children explore mixing colors. Have kids add yellow and

red drops to make, orange, blue and yellow to make green, blue and red to make pur

ple, etc.

Next add 1 tablet Alka Seltzer Antacid Tab, broke up into several pieces, into the jar.

Place cap on your bottle

It will start to bubble and create a lava lamp. You will be amazed as the chemical reac

tion of the water and antacid tab bubbles and shoots the bubbles of colored water up

through the oil.

The DIY Lava Lamp with be in constant motion as bubbles keep moving up and down

through the oil, but notice how the colored water and oil don’t mix! Kid will be

amazed and impressed by this science experiment.

Helpful Tip: When the antacid tablet is no longer caus

ing the lava lamp effect you can repeat the process. If

your child shakes the jar violently and the oil, water,

and food coloring appear to have made one big colored

mess – don’t throw it out. Give it a couple hours and

you will see the oil & colored water separate again.

Then go head and repeat the science experiment again.

Visit YouTube Channel to find more

science projects for the whole family

ACTIVITIES to keep everyone

busy during Covid-19

Create a driveway mural out of chalk or an obstacle course on the side walk -with so many people

out walking, create something for them to look at or to participate in.

Cook a Special Dinner –involve the family, follow a recipe, work with measuring, talk about food and

kitchen safety, preparation and proper storage. Life skills win!

Create your very own Cooking Show– live stream it to your friend and family.

Travel Down Memory Lane– Take a look at old photo’s and talk about the people in the photo’s,

events that were happening and places that you visited that no longer exist. Great for all ages!

Create beautiful Origami– Google simple origami instructions

that can be done with most paper that can be found in a

home.

Bake treats for your favorite furry friend– Google simple reci-

pes to follow.

ACTIVITIES to keep everyone

busy during Covid-19

Ice Cream in a Bag– Fun for all ages!

What you will need:

1 Gallon and Quart size Zip lock Bags

1 Pint of Heavy Whipping Cream

1 Tablespoon of Powdered Sugar

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

2 to 3 Tablespoons of pureed fruit or cocoa(optional)

Ice cubes

Rock salt

Directions:

Mix the Whipping Cream, Sugar, vanilla, and fruit in a

Quart size ziplock bag, seal, mix well.

Place 6 to 8 cups of ice and a 1/2 cup rock salt .

Place quart bag into gallon size bag, zip closed .

Shake bag for 15 minutes, shake until you reach your desired consistency, be careful not to drop.

Scoop out ice cream and enjoy! Try different flavors or add your favorite topping.

ACTIVITIES to keep everyone

busy during Covid-19

Family Yard Olympics– Design unique activities for the whole family to participate in. Create your

own medals, design your own shirts. Have a you ever seen the crab walk in the Olympics?

Family or Group Talent Show– find a talent, practice it all week and have a talent show on the week-

end. Include your extended family, friends or clients in other programs. Share it live so everyone can

watch the talent.

Brought to you by Easterseals Wellness

Do you have activities that you have used at

home or at work with your family or clients?

We would love to share your activities here.

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