Around the House

Looking for activities to do around the house that aren't schoolwork? Here are some ideas to keep to kids of all ages engaged

Student Council Service Suggestions

If your child is looking for ways to give back to others during this time, please check out this flyer put together by this year's Student Council officers.

Looking for new ways to stay entertained, especially on those rainy days? Ready to take your fort building to the next level? IKEA has released directions for building 6 different blanket forts to build at home. The plans (with images similar to those of IKEA furniture manuals) will guide kids and adults alike to build castles, camping tents, and more!

KID MUSEUM: Make It!

*KID Outdoors *

  • Check out this site for at-home hands-on activities. KID MUSEUM: Make It! posts a set of activities with a new theme each week. this week’s Make it! DIY theme is KID Outdoors: bubble science, backyard mini golf, and more!

Calling all Nationals fans and historians! You may have seen this guy running in the President's Race at a Nationals game or in the pages of a book- George Washington! This activity book is filled fun facts, coloring pages, and word searches.

  • Check out this guide for being stuck at home. This site includes recipes for not just food, but also fun and conversation for the whole family.


Crayola: Create & Learn at Home

  • This site from Crayola is chock-full of DIY activities, craft kids to purchase, coloring pages, and more! Check out the ‘Create at Home’ section for information on Create-to-Learn Family Projects updated each Monday.

Life Skills Activities

  • Make the perfect PB&J sandwich

  • Learn how to fry, boil, or scramble an egg

  • Learn how to do a load of laundry

    • Learn how to fold clothes the Konmari Way and discover the "Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up"!

Hands-on Learning

  • Build a maze (blocks, legos)

  • Play or make your own board game

  • Build an animal habitat outside

  • Look for shapes around your neighborhood/house

  • Create a puppet show

  • Write thank you notes to someone in your family

Board Games

  • Yahtzee

  • Hedbanz

  • Connect 4

  • Candyland

  • GuessWho

  • Scrabble

  • Bananagrams