Originally published Sept. 14, 2020
Ugh. Will it ever end? Inside fun to the rescue!
Here we sit and wait for a change in the weather to sweep away the wildfire smoke that’s been choking us for days. It’s just not safe to be outside!
So what’s an already-stir-crazy family to do? Read books, watch movies, play games, rearrange the furniture (?), take turns cooking meals for each other (don’t forget dessert). Go online and plan a vacation for when we can travel again. Have everyone pick a state or country and write a report on it. (Seriously!) Catch up on sleep. Catch up on laundry. Catch up on email — or how about old-fashioned letter writing?
Here are some of our best lists of ideas for inside fun:
11 cool games to play with your kids during coronavirus quarantine (or smoky days)
10 more games to play during quarantine, smoky skies or whenever
Recess time! 14 ways to get kids moving while stuck inside
5 fun games to spark dinnertime conversation
The Playlist: Animal-themed crafts and more to do at home
How your kids can get an animal penpal
The Playlist: Halloween-themed family fun (too soon?)
Tips for a parent-child home decor project
Get your kids involved in cleaning and tidying the house
