Rainy Day Activities

STAYING HOME? 14 Screen-Free Ideas during Covid-19

by Katie Beth Osborne, 6th grade

“Mom! I’m booooooored!” Ever said these words on day when you’re stuck at home? We’ve all had those days where we’re cooped up inside. Besides heading straight to your phone, iPad, or Playstation, there are all sorts of other things that you can do or learn. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the most entertaining! I’ve made a list of my top 14 super easy activities that DO NOT involve a screen (and two bonuses that do).

Buildablanketfort.

Doapuzzle.

Readabook.

Takeanap.

DoaLEGOset.

Playwithapet(oraneighbor’sifyoudon’thaveone).

Practiceaninstrument.

Colorinacoloringbook.

Doacraft.

Drawapicture.

Playaboardgame.

Playwithasibling(oraneighborifyoudon’thaveone).

Getcreativewithmomordadinthekitchen.

Danceintherainandjumpinpuddles. BONUS: Singkaraoke(atthetopofyourlungs,ofcourse!) BONUS: Watchamovie(OK,thisinvolvesascreen,butit’snotlike

you’restaringatyourphone!)

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Joke Time!

by Kandace Winstead, 3rd grade

Q.Whatkindof musicdoesaniron workerlike? A. Heavy Metal.

Q.Whydidtheteddy bearsaynotodessert?

A. Because he was stuffed.

Q.Whathasears butcan’thear? A. A cornfield.

Q.Whatdidthelefteye saytotherighteye? A. Between us something smells.

RAINY DAY QUIZ

by Grace Calhoun, 6th grade // Illustration by Lydia Tanner, 1st grade

Do you like activities that involve lots of movement? 1.Yes 2.Sometimes 3.No

Would you rather be alone or in a group? 1.Inagroup 2.Either 3.Alone

Are you creative and/or artistic? 1.No 2.ItdependsonwhatmoodI’min. 3.Yes,Idocraftsandcreateartallthetime.

Do you like to try new things? 1.No,I’mperfectlyfineinmycomfortzone. 2.Sometimes,butonlyifsomeoneelsehasdoneitfirst. 3.Yes!Ilovechangingthingsup!

Where do you like to hang out? 1.Atmyfavoriteplacetoplaysports. 2.Atthemall,shoppingwithfriends. 3.Atmyhouseoroneofmyfriends’houses.

Do you enjoy school? 1.No 2.Yes,butonlymyfavoritesubjects. 3.Yes!Almosteverysubject.

RESULTS Mostly 1s Twister,balloonvolleyball,Nerfwar,blanketfort,cardhouses, indoordodgeball,hideandseek

Mostly 2s Gotothemall,blanketfort,triviacontest(favoritebook,movies, etc.),bake,hideandseek,icecreamparty

Mostly 3s

Trymakingnewcrafts,bakecookies,makeabestfriend learnaboutaninterestingnewtopic,readabook.

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