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Staycation Family Fun

Is your family on a forced staycation? Keep the kids entertained with these in-home activities.

By Marcie Ferrick, Macaroni Kid Lower Bucks, PA Publisher March 13, 2020


Since “staycation” sounds like a lot more fun than “quarantine,” that’s how I’m choosing to look at all of the extra time we may be spending at home these days. It’s all about perspective, right? While a forced staycation may sound fantastic to many of us adults, the kids will eventually be climbing the walls without some sort of stimulation, entertainment, and activity. Sure, you could search Pinterest for hours on end and find tons of great ideas, but I figured I’d do some of the work for you. Here, you’ll find a compilation of past articles with crafts, games, and other in-home activity ideas. 


Crafts

STEM Craft: Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs 

Easy DIY Puzzle Piece Frames

How to Make Pop-Up Puppets

DIY Chalk Paint

Four DIY Musical Instruments Your Kids Can Make

Recycled Crafts: Bird Feeder

How to Make Your Own Kite


Games

Fun Jumping Games for Kids

Board Games for Kids of All Ages


Activities

Math Magic: The Index Card Trick

Ice and Salt Experiment

How to Make Ice Crystals in Your Kitchen

14 Fun Inside Activities for Kids

101 Things to Do When Kids Are Bored


BONUS IDEA: Create an in-home scavenger hunt! Have your kids find something around the house that starts with each letter of the alphabet, or give them clues and have them hunt for the hidden treasure.


But, wait...there’s moreClick here to get the Macaroni Kid Crafts & Activities Fun Book with 48 more craft ideas!