If your kids are home because schools are closed, you’re probably scrambling to find ways to keep them occupied when they’re not being homeschooled. I’ve seen quite a few posts around the internet from well-meaning parents suggesting activities that are indeed fun for kids but are also almost guaranteed to leave your house a wreck.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a job that lets you shelter in place while continuing to work and look after the kiddos, the last thing you need is an extra mess to clean up at the end of the day. I can’t save you from the endless “Mommy, Daddy, look at this! Look at this!” But here are some ways to keep your children engaged, occupied, and having fun without turning the house into a mad science laboratory. Some of these suggestions may require a few minutes of adult guidance, but once pointed in the right direction, kids of the appropriate age should have no trouble.
We have several other guides that might help you as a parent, from instructions on caring for your child if you have Covid-19, educational games and kids podcasts to keep them entertained, and more tips you can read in this sprawling guide.
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