{"id":28671,"date":"2020-03-17T14:14:30","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T18:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/?p=28671"},"modified":"2020-03-20T15:11:25","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T19:11:25","slug":"stuck-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuck at Home with Kids?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you stuck at home with the kids? For most people, <strong>the recommendation of social distancing means no school,<\/strong> no extra curricular activities, and possibly working from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your children aren&#8217;t use to being at home all day, this is a <strong>HUGE adjustment<\/strong>. For those of us who have homeschooled for years, life still seems fairly normal. However if you are used to watching your kids catch the bus every day at 8am and arrive back at 4pm <strong>things are about to real. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself at home with the kids for the next few weeks, here are my recommendations as a homeschool mama of seven (some of them are grown) on how to stay busy. I can promise you, the more you have planned, the better your days will be. (<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheHappyHousewife\/videos\/1152497011762355\/?__xts__[0]=68.ARAaPUrQZCLMcmaXUTIg8aXGPEUlhy9WP0kRUgtLeAd0lcOXf62DdyUmsWGAEm7dS53MZm8td-i_q0N_uKMd5jLpef05_7D8i-jeLrBEzP_e1Sn3Z3ztNJZsJHDgG__hpBz_3i140IV2WrbzJGy3Xj7UCR3tNVJblzM2ztowiSHosK8RuA5efTEVDH7mlkH0ZCxgi46J4zuag_nbNcgBkyQzDAIWz2AsVZiOj0_gQrW8kZFio1n5RB4OjeXq6lrvMRPUK8zCL6IuUqLb-5_CiLRNPiok661wW5gna7vLrJjnokhekPwZSngF0SZMNZsKexLeOrJD-JSBjlCatEiphAGYVvSW4A&amp;__xts__[1]=68.ARCgtEmLJwTC2NtHMKD3zKDIpcf6mFkhk1Gji9Gru5NV-HMZTe6j5JkeCjTixfxQLK_kwdcKHGHZieJGgHjQsC9XGGJnKKmtCgyzWrFqBatylRzXCRDZhHssGFWg9kpjyHSDPBp0wQxdAAx_gbAELz8ShC1jzZGAWzAkjk8utYQdqAMoA0HHJdwD8P0vRpvNZ-73w3fvb6Rg6YxX3750mTBlkSVibXPdsCv8RKTjvKa0ip_eDDvwP1DjN2-aXLbwkv-oxwhtdMuiqfRu97vb_sARnfTvfBComPTXqFj2ERmb5v8tjZ6cegmspqHAzc4I01m4mVh4RVHdCh-F4SJMxn55bsZglw&amp;__tn__=-R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"I talked more about this on my Facebook Live yesterday (opens in a new tab)\">I talked more about this on my Facebook Live yesterday<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Side note: If you are certified teaching English as a foreign language (or would like to get you certification) there is a desperate need for online teachers. Teach in your own home and make $20 an hour. <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/trk.adbloom.co\/aff_c?offer_id=179&amp;aff_id=1475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Click here to find out more.  (opens in a new tab)\">Click here to find out more. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/FBC-A5224-1_How-to-Survive-Being-STUCK-at-Home-with-the-Kids-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/FBC-A5224-1_How-to-Survive-Being-STUCK-at-Home-with-the-Kids-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/FBC-A5224-1_How-to-Survive-Being-STUCK-at-Home-with-the-Kids-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/FBC-A5224-1_How-to-Survive-Being-STUCK-at-Home-with-the-Kids-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/FBC-A5224-1_How-to-Survive-Being-STUCK-at-Home-with-the-Kids.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e50dfd5ba06\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e50dfd5ba06\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Guide_to_Survive_Being_Stuck_at_Home_with_the_Kids\" >Guide to Survive Being Stuck at Home with the Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Create_a_Chore_List_for_the_Kids\" >Create a Chore List for the Kids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Make_an_Im_Bored_Jar\" >Make an I&#8217;m Bored Jar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Get_Outside\" >Get Outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Read_Aloud\" >Read Aloud<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Educational_Resources\" >Educational Resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Online_Field_Trips_Experiences\" >Online Field Trips &amp; Experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Games\" >Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#Screen_Time\" >Screen Time<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/stuck-with-kids\/#10_Educational_YouTube_Channels_for_Kids\" >10 Educational YouTube Channels for Kids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guide_to_Survive_Being_Stuck_at_Home_with_the_Kids\"><\/span>Guide to Survive Being Stuck at Home with the Kids <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, stay calm. These are your children. You love them. Really you do. Even when they use too much toilet paper and leave cups of milk half drunk on the kitchen counter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One day they will grow up, move out and you will miss them. I promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alright, now on to the tips! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Chore_List_for_the_Kids\"><\/span>Create a Chore List for the Kids <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With your children home your house will get messy. It will be messy in ways you can&#8217;t imagine. One thing I noticed the year all my kids went to school was that my house stayed spotless all day. It was miraculous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your children aren&#8217;t use to doing daily chores, this may be an adjustment, but attach chores to the amount of screen time your child has and problem solved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have a <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/age-appropriate-chores-for-kids\/\">FREE chore list<\/a> that outlines all the chores your child should be able to do depending on their age.  You can <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/age-appropriate-chores-for-kids\/\">grab your copy here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use the chore list in coordination with a daily checklist. That way I make sure things are cleaned and organized on a regular basis and certain things don&#8217;t get forgotten (like ceiling fans). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use the Home Planner from Passionate Penny Pincher <strong><em>(currently 50% off with the code JOY so under $9!).<\/em><\/strong> You could definitely make your own checklist, but who has time when you are trying to get everything else in order! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.passionatepennypincher.com\/collections\/frontpage\/products\/2020-home-planner-pdf-download?aff=4\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/Home-planner--1024x1020.png\" alt=\"Home planner chore checklist \n\" class=\"wp-image-28673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/Home-planner--1024x1020.png 1024w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/Home-planner--300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/Home-planner--150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/Home-planner--768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/Home-planner--125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2020\/03\/Home-planner-.png 1040w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out the home planner <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here.  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.passionatepennypincher.com\/collections\/frontpage\/products\/2020-home-planner-pdf-download?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\">here. <\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_an_Im_Bored_Jar\"><\/span>Make an I&#8217;m Bored Jar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are, your children are going to be bored at some point. Just like summer and Christmas break, there will be times when your children think they have nothing to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years ago I created an <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/mom-im-bored-activity-cards\/\">&#8220;I&#8217;m Bored&#8221; jar to help keep my kids busy.<\/a> It&#8217;s very simple to create, you don&#8217;t need ANY SUPPLIES. All you need is a container and either 3&#215;5 cards or paper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/mom-im-bored-activity-cards\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"517\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2011\/06\/mom-im-bored-activity-cards.jpg\" alt=\"mom im bored activity cards\" class=\"wp-image-24848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2011\/06\/mom-im-bored-activity-cards.jpg 517w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/files\/2011\/06\/mom-im-bored-activity-cards-300x230.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 517px) 100vw, 517px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you come up with activities for your kids we have a printable template with <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/mom-im-bored-activity-cards\/\"><strong>85 ideas to keep your kids busy<\/strong><\/a>. We also included blank cards so you can add your own. Remember if you hate play-dough or finger painting you can always remove those cards from the jar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Outside\"><\/span>Get Outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the weather is nice, get outside and play in the yard. The kids can draw with <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2IWXNlH\"><strong>sidewalk chalk<\/strong><\/a>, build forts with sticks, roller skate in the driveway, and make mud pies. (You know, all the things we did growing up before the internet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i533.photobucket.com\/albums\/ee336\/anderbach\/IMG_0099.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly don&#8217;t forget to get in a little exercise yourself. Click here to find a <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/at-home-exercises-no-equipment-needed\/\"><strong>list of exercises you can do without any equipment. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Read_Aloud\"><\/span>Read Aloud<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading aloud was one of my favorite parts of homeschooling my kids. I&#8217;m not even a great reader! (Meaning I don&#8217;t use different voices for the characters, etc) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years I&#8217;ve compiled some of our favorite books for kids. Many of them are available on Kindle (if your local library is closed) or you may already have them on your shelf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Years ago my kids and I went through <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/31-days-of-read-alouds\/\">31 days of reading aloud<\/a>. We had a different book each day and had crafts, activities, recipes, or printables for each book. It was so much fun. You can see the entire 31 days by clicking on the link below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/31-days-of-read-alouds\/\">31 Days of Read Alouds <\/a> (this includes activities for every book!)<\/li><li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/books-girls-love\/\">Great Books for Girls <\/a><\/li><li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/best-books-boys\/\">Best Books for Boys<\/a><\/li><li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/book-series-for-kid\/\">Favorite Books Series for Kids <\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Resources\"><\/span>Educational Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Free Elementary Worksheets (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/homeschool-printables\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Elementary Worksheets<\/a> (Did you know what have TONS of free educational worksheets available on TheHappyHousewife.com? You can check out everything we have to offer here.)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Scholastic Learn at Home (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/classroommagazines.scholastic.com\/support\/learnathome.html\" target=\"_blank\">Scholastic Learn at Home<\/a> (Free educational resources for grades K-6th)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"National Geographic Kids (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/kids.nationalgeographic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Geographic Kids<\/a> (Amazing website with loads of free educational content)<\/li><li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-3731986-13833932\">ABCMouse.com $5 for two months of access to the website<\/a>. (Online curriculum for 2-8 year olds)<\/li><li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.khanacademy.org\/about\/blog\/post\/611770255064350720\/remote-learning-with-khan-academy-during-school\">Kahn Academy<\/a> (Amazing resource in the math, reading, science &amp; social studies. Your child probably already has an account, since most schools use it)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Highlights Kids (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.highlightskids.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Highlights Kids<\/a> (Jokes, science experiments, recipes and more on this free site.)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Into the Book (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/reading.ecb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Into the Book<\/a> (Awesome reading comprehension site for kids. Available in English and in Spanish)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"SwitchZoo (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.switchzoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SwitchZoo<\/a> (Learn all about animals on this free website)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Reading Eggs  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-3731986-13126520\" target=\"_blank\">Reading Eggs <\/a>(Phonics program that teaches kids to read. Not free, but does have a free two week trial) <\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hooked on Phonics  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-3731986-13939972\" target=\"_blank\">Hooked on Phonics <\/a> (First month for only $1) <\/li><li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.remediadigital.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Remedia Digital (opens in a new tab)\">Remedia Digital<\/a> (Great resource for books and worksheets for kids with reading disabilities- get 50% off their entire store with the code <strong>50OFF<\/strong>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Field_Trips_Experiences\"><\/span>Online Field Trips &amp; Experiences <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playbill.com\/article\/metropolitan-opera-after-shutting-its-doors-will-offer-free-streams-from-live-in-hd-catalog?fbclid=IwAR1vfrCY28cI7_HnfHLA2AGJ4Xh6gS6l9rlHY90MIfyUQGDFZ8XDB6KL14A\" target=\"_blank\">Metropolitan Opera offer free streams from live in HD Catalog<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playbill.com\/article\/metropolitan-opera-after-shutting-its-doors-will-offer-free-streams-from-live-in-hd-catalog?fbclid=IwAR1vfrCY28cI7_HnfHLA2AGJ4Xh6gS6l9rlHY90MIfyUQGDFZ8XDB6KL14A\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Tour of 12 Famous Museums <\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/5dollardinnersfans\/videos\/911714152598488\/?hc_location=ufi\" target=\"_blank\">Free Cooking Lessons for Kids (<\/a>streaming on FB)<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/arree.chung.9\/posts\/10158073179239133\" target=\"_blank\">Free Virtual Writing Camp for Kids <\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/studiojjk?uid=ObbZ-lkhRQ203mtX9ZmgtA&amp;fbclid=IwAR0tEu0nN7vxgWMZnI49sC5E-h_KGbI9_WZirXyuQtBNi2PqrbzZfi92WvM&amp;app=desktop\" target=\"_blank\">Free Drawing Lessons for Kids <\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Seattle Symphony Streaming Concerts (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seattlesymphony.org\/watch-listen\/beyondthestage\/live-broadcasts?fbclid=IwAR0miPGtEcuxwBzmjGunexk2whs6yHJhHVh4TV9fd3Al1Akia_5Qtiz8T4k\" target=\"_blank\">Seattle Symphony Streaming Concerts<\/a><\/li><li><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/earth.google.com\/web\/@34.7325599,-94.20828246,312.21005962a,12000000d,35y,0h,0t,0r\/data=Ci0SKxIgMzVhNjc1YmQ0NjVjMTFlOTg0Yjg1NTMyNWRjMDk2MzQiB3ZveV90b2M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Visit National Parks via Google Earth (opens in a new tab)\">Visit National Parks via Google Earth<\/a> (This is SO COOL!)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Games\"><\/span>Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know some of your favorite games can be educational. Even if you don&#8217;t play an educational game, games are a great way to pass the time, and lessen screen time. Here are some of our favorites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TVdJvl\">Scrabble<\/a>: You probably have a scrabble game sitting in the closet somewhere. This game is great for helping kids learn how to spell! We played this game all the time when my kids where younger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another version of Scrabble that&#8217;s great for early readers is <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39UDAcr\">Upwords.<\/a> Think of it as Scrabble without limits. You can stack tiles to make words and is great for kids between the ages of 8-10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Upwords-Challenging-Family-Stackable-Letter\/dp\/B07N3ZM4GQ\/ref=as_li_ss_il?keywords=upwords&amp;qid=1584373220&amp;s=toys-and-games&amp;sr=1-1&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;linkId=bc454f6bc76305d04b075343526b7052&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B07N3ZM4GQ&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B07N3ZM4GQ\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<p><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38RFM2L\">R<\/a><strong><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38RFM2L\">ummikub<\/a>:<\/strong> One of our favorite family games. Try to match up tiles get rid of all the tiles on your rack. First one to empty their rack wins! This game is easy to play and quick to learn. Great for younger kids to solidify number recognition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rummikub-Original-Rummy-Tile-Game\/dp\/B00000IZJB\/ref=as_li_ss_il?keywords=what's+gnu&amp;qid=1584373007&amp;sr=8-3&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;linkId=c2527a3a6b174fcfac96605ab9e515aa&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00000IZJB&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00000IZJB\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Zingo (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2xAUuye\" target=\"_blank\">Zingo<\/a>:<\/strong> This is such a fun game for preschoolers! Players have a bingo style board and have to quickly match the next tile that comes up to a word on their board. Helps with word recognition, reading, and spelling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ThinkFun-Zingo-Winning-Pre-Readers-Readers\/dp\/B01DY818JG\/ref=as_li_ss_il?keywords=zingo&amp;qid=1584372807&amp;sr=8-2&amp;linkCode=li2&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;linkId=2646e9e0e0bb6865223e4faf567f9fb8&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B01DY818JG&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US\"><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thehaphou-20&amp;language=en_US&amp;l=li2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B01DY818JG\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" style=\"border:none !important; margin:0px !important;\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Screen_Time\"><\/span>Screen Time <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not a huge fan of letting my kids sit in front of the television or computer all day. In fact we lived without a television for almost 15 years. However, desperate times call for desperate measures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do recommended setting limits on screen time and connecting screen time to chores completed, minutes read, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I realize many of you still have responsibilities to your jobs and Disney+ is a great babysitter. Remember to monitor what the kids are watching and limit news consumption. There are lots of scary news reports out there right now and it&#8217;s better if kids hear information from us, in a loving way, instead of on television. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/educational-youtube-channels-kids\/\">10 Educational YouTube Channels for Kids <\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I tried to pick out channels that would encourage learning and let the kids have some fun. This <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/homeschool\/educational-youtube-channels-kids\/\">educational youtube channel list<\/a> contains some of our favorites. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you stuck at home with the kids? For most people, the recommendation of social distancing means no school, no extra curricular activities, and possibly working from home. If your children aren&#8217;t use to being at home all day, this is a HUGE adjustment. 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