By Charlene Roth, Member of San Jose Unified Council of PTAs
Vacation is never far off, and when you’re stuck at home with the kids, the options for fun and entertainment can seem pretty limited. This is true, too, if you work from home and you’re intentional about setting boundaries. However, many fun activities await in the kitchen and living room. There are also lots of ways you can revamp your outdoor space to encourage play—whether you have a small balcony or big backyard. Here are a few suggestions from the San Jose Unified Council of PTAs.
Having Fun Outdoors at Home
There’s no substitute for quality time outdoors as a family. And while traversing a trail in a national park is certainly memorable, something as simple as making s’mores over the backyard fire pit or planting a family tree can create just as sweet a memory. Here are a few suggestions on how you and your family can spend some quality time in the great outdoors without going too far from home:
Plant a Child Friendly Garden
7 Ideas to Go Backyard Camping
5 Tips to Throw the Best Backyard Bonfire
31 Fun Backyard Activities You and Your Family Will Enjoy
Indoor Adventures at Home
How do you make a space you’re in all the time fun and exciting? That’s the challenge that the resources below help to solve. But...before you get started, there are a few things you’ll need for successful indoor time—an array of crafts and plenty of glitter, some floor space and an affordable speaker for dance parties, as well as some sheets and blankets. You can also find plenty to stimulate your children’s minds with video games.
GIANT List of Easy and Independent Crafts for Kids
How to Build the Best Blanket Fort
Recommended Video Games for Families
The Best Playlists + Podcasts for Kids on Spotify
Whether you stay inside or venture into the yard, there are many ways to get creative and have fun at home. Revamping your backyard, digging into glitter crafts, and playing games in the living room are just a few of the ways to have fun when you can’t leave home.
Summer vacation isn’t far off, and when you’re stuck at home with the kids, the options for fun and entertainment can seem pretty limited. This is true, too, if you work from home and you’re intentional about setting boundaries. However, many fun activities await in the kitchen and living room. There are also lots of ways you can revamp your outdoor space to encourage play—whether you have a small balcony or big backyard. Here are a few suggestions from the San Jose Unified Council of PTAs.
Having Fun Outdoors at Home
There’s no substitute for quality time outdoors as a family. And while traversing a trail in a national park is certainly memorable, something as simple as making s’mores over the backyard fire pit or planting a family tree can create just as sweet a memory. Here are a few suggestions on how you and your family can spend some quality time in the great outdoors without going too far from home:
Plant a Child Friendly Garden
7 Ideas to Go Backyard Camping
5 Tips to Throw the Best Backyard Bonfire
31 Fun Backyard Activities You and Your Family Will Enjoy
Indoor Adventures at Home
How do you make a space you’re in all the time fun and exciting? That’s the challenge that the resources below help to solve. But...before you get started, there are a few things you’ll need for successful indoor time—an array of crafts and plenty of glitter, some floor space and an affordable speaker for dance parties, as well as some sheets and blankets. You can also find plenty to stimulate your children’s minds with video games.
GIANT List of Easy and Independent Crafts for Kids
How to Build the Best Blanket Fort
Recommended Video Games for Families
The Best Playlists + Podcasts for Kids on Spotify
Whether you stay inside or venture into the yard, there are many ways to get creative and have fun at home. Revamping your backyard, digging into glitter crafts, and playing games in the living room are just a few of the ways to have fun when you can’t leave home.