Feeling bored? Need to have an adventure....at home? Here are some fun ideas for kids looking to be mindful and enjoy themselves!
You guys know the moves! Find a quiet corner in your home and do some Breathe and Stretch. Want to make it even more fun? Teach the moves and positive self-talk statements to your brothers and sisters, or maybe your grownups!
Need a space to relax? Build your own calming corner! You can use pillows, blankets, stuffed animals, your favorite books, towels....anything that makes you feel comfortable and cozy!
Dress up in your craziest outfit and create your own play! Write lines, practice the parts, and perform your play for your family. How creative can you be?! Does your play have trolls? Ogres? Princesses? Robots? You can create WHATEVER YOU WANT!
Put on your favorite songs and make up a dance routine!
Grab some paper and crayons and draw your dream house! Is it a castle with a moat? A high rise apartment in the city? A farm house? Use your imagination to design and color your dream house!
Are you the next Jojo Siwa? Create a musical masterpiece and write your own song! Plan the lyrics, add the melody, and if you have a phone, iPad, or tablet, RECORD YOURSELF SINGING IT!
*Bonus points if you have an instrument at home and can play it while you sing your song. Don't have an instrument? Yes, you do! Grab some pots and pants from the kitchen and BOOM! You have some drum to use!
Do you have brothers, sisters, cousins, or friends at home with you? Host a spelling bee for everyone! Grab a book, select some words, and get to work! Have everyone stand in a line as you go through and ask them to spell words. If they miss a word, they are out. The last person is the WINNER!
Some words to try: Mississippi, Guitar, Core, Civility, Excellence, Amygdala, Positive, Mindset, Relaxation, Mindful, Celebrate, Joyful, Respect, Order
Pretend to be a scientist and create your own slime!
**ASK YOUR GROWNUPS FOR PERMISSION, PLEASE!
Items needed: Cornstarch, bowl, water
Recipe:
Put 1 cup of cornstarch into a bowl.
Add 1/4 cup of water to the mixture.
MIX IT UP AND PLAY!