Crafts for Kiddos 7 End of Summer Activities for Quarantine by Brenda Kimble
DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 pandemic, many summer plans have been ruined. While being cooped up indoors has taken its toll on the best of us, the frustration that comes with staying at home all the time has hit our tiny tots the hardest. Chances are, your children probably envisioned themselves spending their time at a summer camp eating ice cream with friends and embarking on extravagant scavenger hunts. Unfortunately, quarantine has thwarted all their plans, which has left you to deal with an extra-grumpy, super-whiny child who is perpetually bored at home. The great news is there are plenty of fun-filled activities you and your child can indulge in to get your kids’ creative juices flowing. Whether you choose to customize kids’ plain t-shirts with your little one in the backyard or go for some DIY projects for fall festivals, we suggest you get unabashedly crafty with whatever you plan. If you are looking for some inspiration to find some fun ways to keep your kids engaged during quarantine, we highly recommend you keep scrolling! We have put together a list of simple yet exciting and unique activities for your little ones
who are bubbling with energy. These ideas will help keep their mind engaged, happy, and razor-sharp!
DIY Creative Bookmarks
Making handmade bookmarks is a fun and inexpensive way to keep your children occupied. This is the least messy activity in the DIY world and can be enjoyed by kids of all age groups. There
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are plenty of ways in which your kids can make these. The bookmarks can be made out of paper, cardboard, ribbons, or even popsicle sticks. Let your kids get creative with this one. They can choose to decorate the bookmark using watercolor, glitter, beads, or even pencil-shaving flowers. In fact, DIY bookmarks are a great way to encourage children to read. Introducwww.playgroundprofessionals.com/magazine
