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6 Fun and Educational Activities To Do At Home With Your Kids

March 19, 2020

With many families cooped up at home due to the recent events surrounding COVID-19, we've gathered up a shortlist of fun and educational activities that you can do with your kiddos while stuck at home!

1. Scholastic Learn At Home, Grades K-6 

Scholastic is offering an abundance of free educational activities for grades K-6 including virtual field trips, science experiments, storytimes and so much more. Check out all of the activities here.          

2. Houston Zoo Live Webcams 

Check out your favorite animals in action on one of Houston Zoo's live webcams! Live streaming exhibits include the Giraffes, Elephant Yard, and the Gorilla Habitat. To view all of the exhibits, click here.

3. 2-Ingredient Cloud Dough 

This dough is super easy to make and so fun to play with - all you need is cornstarch, hair conditioner, and a bowl. Easy as that! Your kids will love making this dough and then getting to play with it immediately after. See the full recipe here.  

4. Museum of the World 

For a fun history activity, check out the online exhibits and artifacts from The Museum of the World. This interactive tour lets you explore all of the various artifacts from the museum and in addition to reading about them, they also have audio that talks in detail about each artifact! To visit the online museum, click here. For a list of additional online museums available, click here. 

5. Bake a treat 

Sometimes you just need a sweet treat! Gather up the family and bake up a batch of chocolate chip cookies! For a simple, tried and true chocolate chip cookie recipe, click here. 

6. If the weather is nice, get outside! 

And last, but not least - if the weather is nice, get some fresh air! Take a walk around the neighborhood, play catch in the backyard, throw a Frisbee or just sit outside and read a book while you soak up the sunshine.