Stay Entertained

For families

• Read a good book – individually or as a family. If you are a member of your local library, check out their e-book borrowing services. Many libraries have an extensive catalog of e-books that can be checked out from the comfort of your home.
• Family game night – board games, create your own games, puzzles, or charades.
• Writing letters to family and friends – especially to senior family members who may be feeling isolated. Have kids send letters to their friends at school/etc. and experience the joys of snail mail.
• Go on a virtual museum tour – https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours.
• Learn a new language through free apps (Duolingo, Memrise, OpenCulture, Babble)
• Keep health-related anxiety at bay, and tips and tricks for leading a healthy life while at home.  Healthy and Happy at Home Ideas from HealthCorps.
• Begin your spring cleaning – get the whole family involved.
• Arts & Crafts — https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g1389/diy-kids-activities/
• Create a schedule for your children—it will put some normalcy back into their life.
• Find fun educational resources online: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html
  • https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
  • http://thekidzpage.com/
  • https://www.howstuffworks.com/
  • https://www.exploratorium.edu/
  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
  • Cincinnati Facebook Live – highlights a different animal every day.
• Go outside and enjoy the fresh air — take a walk with your family.

For Seniors

• Read a good book – If you are a member of your local library, check out their e-book borrowing services. Many libraries have an extensive catalog of e-book books that can be checked out from the comfort of your home. Audiobooks – Audible, libraries, online.
• Learn new technology (FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.) – dedicate some time to learning one of these new communication platforms so you can stay connected to your family and friends.
• Active senior? Through the power of YouTube, you can find free and easy at-home workouts! Yoga is a great way to relieve stress and keep exercise in small spaces.
  • Tech and social media savvy senior? Lots of fitness studios throughout the US are offering free classes through Instagram videos and their websites!
• Baking
• Birdwatching
• Podcasts
• Go on a virtual museum tour – https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours.
• Take this time to catch up on your spring cleaning.
• Try new recipes.
• Meditate – guided meditations via Headspace: Meditation and Sleep app.