Quarantine Activities

PASSING THE TIME While staying inside due to COVID-19, here are some ideas of things you can do (Content by Maya Helbig)

READ “There was nothing else to do. I also had to finish it anyway, I started it a while ago and it just worked out.” Josh Reily, 11 Pick up that book that’s been sitting on your shelf for six months and use your imagination. Snuggle up in the corner of the room and dive deep into someone else’s world, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction, action or romance, it’s never a bad idea to leave our world and enter someone else’s. VIDEO GAMES

Whether it’s on your phone or on a computer, video games are everywhere. Video games can put you into someone else’s shoes and can make the time fly by fast. With all the different types of games, there has to be at least one for everyone. There’s competitive, horror or just a peaceful game about life. “It gives you a break from reality. It’s fun to play a scenario that in real like obviously wouldn’t happen.” Mary Lauritzen, 10

ART

Even if you’re not the best at making something art related, it can be super fun to try. Painting, drawing, coloring, there are so many different ways to create something. Be creative and think of an idea on what to do then just dive right into it! And if you don’t like creating things with a pen or pencil, paint brush or marker, there’s always digital art where you can draw on your phone with your finger or a stylus. “It’s very calming. I was very bored and had nothing better to do.” Cheyenne Leahr, 10

GO ON A WALK

Even though we all need to be staying inside when it’s possible, we also still need fresh air. As long as you’re maintaining a safe distance from other people you see, it’s not a bad idea to go on a walk or run. Just take precautions and try not to get too close to others. “We [She and a friend] went on a walk and got ice cream. We got Ben and Jerry’s and listened to music.” Victoria Ramshaw, 9

COOK Try a new recipe and experiment with your food! Most people have a specific set of foods they make, alternating every few days or weeks. Making a new dish can be exciting and add something new to your day instead of just the same old stuff you’re used to. “Cooking is a great pass time because it’s a very necessary skill in life and it teaches you to keep trying even when you’re convinced you’ve messed up beyond repair. Also, you get to eat what you make.” Rose Martin, 10

QUARANTINE STREAMING

COVID-19 has left nearly the entire world quarantined in their homes with little to do. As a result they are turning to TV. People are relying on streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus and more to provide entertainment. Streaming services have all responded in their own ways to this massive influx of people at home watching TV.

There are many streaming services to choose from when it comes to TV watching. Most of these services offer some kind of free trial. However, several services, like Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Prime Video and more, have longer free trials to give people an opportunity to view their libraries.

Other services found different ways to entertain. Disney Plus released the movie Frozen 2 on their app earlier than expected to give families something to watch. Netflix’s release of the series Tiger King has also proven to be widely popular.

Streaming movies and TV shows has been a popular pastime even without quarantine, but exactly how much more are people watching TV? According to vanity.com there has been an average 61% increase in streaming videos on the TV. (Brief by Justin Brewer)

“[My favorite service is] Youtube. I watch it for at least four hours a day. Yes [it has increased since quarantine}.” Devon Steinbreugge, 9

“I just finished Tiger King because it got super popular and that was really good and I enjoyed that. I’ve also been watching All American and I hadn’t started either of those before quarantine.” Katie McNevin, 10

“[My favorite thing to watch is} The

Mandalorian. I’m a massive Star Wars nerd and we just got Disney Plus so I figured I’d see what all the hype is about.” Lara Traversy, 11