Extracurricular activities, play dates, and family vacations have largely been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which is creating big challenges for families with kids. These times are forcing parents and nannies to get especially creative to keep kids entertained and not stir-crazy while spending extra time at home and away from their friends.
Here are some of our favorite kids’ activities NYC to try with kids during the pandemic to keep everyone safe and sane.
Schedule a Craft Day to Make Decorations
Holidays may not be what they usually are right now, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be festive! Check out YouTube for themed-craft ideas for the next upcoming holiday and make some decorations for your home. Not only will this activity keep little ones busy, but it will also make your home look more fun with the end result.
Take a Fitness Class Together at Home
It’s easy to be lazy and stay on the couch all day when you can’t get out and play, but that’s no way to keep your body health and resilient during a pandemic. Encourage kids to be active in the house by turning on a kid-friendly aerobics, dance, yoga, or other type of exercise video from the comfort of your living room.
Plant an Outdoor or Indoor Garden
Gardens are a great way to learn about nature while experiencing homegrown healthy food. When the weather turns cold, focus on plants that you can grow inside, such as herbs like mint, basil, and parsley.
Build Something Awesome with LEGOS
LEGOS are fun for kids and adults alike, so clear off a working surface and get building! There are lots of fun LEGO sets out there today for different ages and also themes that celebrate certain holidays and interests to keep everyone engaged.
Learn Something New with Science Projects
Who says that learning has to stop at the end of a child’s Zoom call with the class or when the homework is done? There are lots of ways to get kids interested in science by planning hands-on experiments at home that are lots of fun, such as making a volcano, homemade play dough, fake snow, rainbows, and much more.
Act Out a Play or Improv Game
Tap into kids’ creative sides by creating a makeshift stage with pillows and a sheet while you act out scenes from a favorite play or movie. It’s also fun to lighten up the mood with comedy when you plan a kid-friendly improv game with creative prompts that encourage you to play off each other’s energy and practice storytelling.
Watch Travel and Nature Documentaries
Although you might not be able to travel around the world right now, kids can still appreciate the beauty of nature by watching documentaries with you that highlight far-away places, wildlife species, natural wonders, and incredible scenery. Kid-friendly documentaries can provide just the inspiration your family needs to get through boring days and have something to look forward to in the future.
Additional Resources
In addition to these fun kids’ activities NYC, Household Staffing International is pleased to offer you additional resources during this challenging time about everything from keeping your children safe, educating little ones, and more. We can also assist you with hiring a live-in nanny to take care of children while you work from home and to ensure they are keeping up with their remote learning lessons. Fill out our family application to tell us more about your needs, or call us at 212-683-7722 to learn more.