Spending more time than usual at home with kids because of coronavirus concerns? Feeling a bit stir crazy? Looking for ideas of something to do as a family other than watch TV and play board games?
We're here for you! We've gathered together your "emergency kit" of crafts, STEM fun, and recipe ideas for at-home fun with kids -- most made with supplies you likely already have!
At-home crafting fun
DIY Chalk Paint: A Mess-Free Alternative
What you'll need:1 cup water • 1 cup flour • dish soap • washable paint or food coloring • mixing bowl • a bottle to store the paint Directions: |
Finger Knitting for Kids
What you need:YarnDirections: |
Four DIY Musical Instruments Your Kids Can Make
What you need to make all four instruments:Empty cereal box • paper towel or toilet paper tube• rice• tape• rubber bands• a pencil • scissors • plastic eggs• plastic spoons• wax paper• markersDirections:Find out how to make a cereal box guitar, paper towel tube rainmaker, plastic egg maracas, and paper tube kazoo! |
Art With Anything: How to Make Bubble Wrap Art
What you need:Bubble wrap • scissors • paint • paper • markersDirections:Find out how to make bubble wrap art! |
Kid Craft: Easy DIY Puzzle Piece Frames
What you need:Puzzle pieces • craft sticks • glue • paint • paintbrush • card stock or poster board • stringDirections: |
Other easy at-home crafts and STEM fun our kids love:
- STEM Craft: Fizzy Dinosaur Eggs Are Fun to Make -- and Break
- Math Magic: The Index Card Trick
- Math Magic: A Counting Trick to Have Your Kids Adding in No Time
- Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders
- How to Create Your Own Scratch Art
At-home fun with food:
Macaroni Kid EATS!, our free monthly publication that focuses on family-friendly meals, publishes a regular feature called Craft-a-Snack. Here are some of our favorite snacks to craft with our kids:
Craft-a-Snack Guide
Need comfort food? Here are some of our favorite soup recipes from Macaroni Kid EATS!
It's Soup Time! Our Favorite Soup Recipes
Hope these resources help you with some at-home fun during this uncertain time!
