Socially Distanced Fun

Are you trying to keep your kids busy and engaged indoors without the use of electronics? If so, explore the many ideas for fun and age appropriate crafts and games.


Rock Painting Search in your yard or neighborhood for rocks, then grab some paint and have some fun decorating.	Supplies Needed acrylic paint and paintbrush rocks glitter, stickers, or tattoos (optional)
Leaf Painting Go around the yard or neighborhood and gather a variety of leaves and try some of these fun leaf painting ideas.	Supplies Needed: leaves arcylic or watercolor paints white cardstock or paper paint brush
Painting with Cars Enjoy a spin on painting and instead of using a paint brush, use a variety of toy cars or trucks to paint with. Painting with Cars is loads of fun!	Supplies Needed: toy cars or trucks buthcer paper or paper bags washable paint paint trays or cookie sheets
DIY Puff Paint Check out onelittleproject.com to see how to make puffy paint.	Supplies Needed: shaving cream white school glue food coloring
Catepillar Counting Practice counting while having some fun with this printable Catepillar Counting Activity.	Supplies Needed: printable worksheet washable paint or little pom-poms glue if using pom-poms
Invisible Secret Spy Message Play a game of spy and create secret messages for clues.	Supplies Needed: white paper white crayon water colors
Make a Kite Take advantage of a windy day and go fly a handmade kite. Find instructions for a DIY kite on Buddy and Buggy's website.	Supplies Needed: Newspaper Two 1/4" wooden dowels (or sticks) Scissors Pencil Masking or packing tape Ruler or yardstick Yarn and/or ribbon Little handsaw or craft knife
DIY Kaleidoscope Make your own Kaleidoscope following the instructions provided on the video below created by JOANN Fabric and Craft Store.	Supplies Needed: cardboard tube colored paper or cardstock washi tape beads and sequins silver metallic surface (exp: foil) clear plastic tape scissors ruler
Tissue Paper Painting Use pieces of colorful tissue paper to make a beautiful painting (no paint required!) Watch the video below by JOANN Fabric to see how to make a masterpiece.	Supplies Needed: Tissue paper (various colors) Craft paper Paintbrush Water
Animal Paper Plates Pick your favorite animal (or 2 or 3) and make it using a paper plate. Check out these cute Animal Paper Plate Crafts for ideas.	Supplies Needed: White paper plates Various paint colors Construction paper Googly eyes Paintbrush Scissors
Mosaic Sun Catchers Make an easy DIY Suncatcher Mosaic using colorful tissue paper.	Supplies Needed: Contact paper Tissue paper or mosaic tiles Scissors
Hand Print Crafts Have the kids practice tracing their hands and making creative artwork with their handprint. Check out these fun handprint art and craft ideas by Simple Everyday Mom.	Supplies Needed: construction paper or washable paint scissors glue
Fairy Dough Want a new take on Play Dough? Try making Fairy Dough and have hours of fun!	Supplies Needed: Hair conditioner Cornstarch Food coloring Glitter (optional) Mixing bowl and spoon
LEGO Balloon Cars Build a car with legos, then attach a balloon to it. Check out these LEGO balloon car stem activities and have some fun while learning!	Supplies Needed: Basic LEGO bricks or the LEGO Education Wheels set Balloons Tape measure (see how far the car goes!)
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Pipe Cleaner Monkey Follow the step by step guide provided by Frugal Fun 4 Boys and make a cute monkey using pipe cleaners.	Supplies Needed: Brown and yellow pipe cleaners Wooden beads Googly eyes Brown felt Brown and tan acrylic paint Hot glue
3D Hand Drawing Watch the video provided and learn how to make a 3D drawing of your hand.	Supplies Needed: White drawing or construction paper Pencil Markers
Paper Ninja Stars Follow this step-by-step video and learn how to make a paper ninja start.	Supplies Needed: 2 pieces of construction paper (different colors) Scissors
Origami Corner Bookmark Need to save your spot in your book or a cute gift idea for a teacher? Try making an origami corner bookmark.	Supplies Needed: Construction paper Scissors Glue stick
Infinity Cube Check out this video on how to make an Infinity Cube out of paper.	Supplies Needed: Paper Ruler Clear tape
Art for Kids Hub Do your kids love to draw? Check out this YouTube channel that provides fun and easy how-to videos that demonstrate how to draw a vareity of creative designs.	Supplies Needed: White paper Pencil or black sharpie Crayons or colored pencils