We are all in this together, neighborhood by neighborhood. What is stopping you and the kiddos from going on a safari? Or joining in on an Easter egg hunt? If we are going to be living like this, we need to get creative. Here are some neighborhood activities to keep the kids entertained and give parents a little something to do as well.
Life Size Coloring Book: Everyone loves sidewalk chalk, but an entire driveway of pictures may not be the mural you were looking for. Use painter’s tape to make the outline of whatever you would like, a star, a word, initials, get creative. Have the kids color in the lines of the tape and when they are done peel the tape away for a brand-new masterpiece.
Bear Hunt: Going on walks for adults is for exercise, but for kids, it is to get out that extra energy. The trick is to keep their attention for the extra distance. Keep them wanting to go the extra distance to see more houses. Set up a neighborhood bear hunt by placing a stuffed bear in the window. This creates a scavenger-hunt like activity by having the kids find the window with the bear!
Safari: Jump in the Jeep, roll the windows down, and find the animals hiding in your neighborhood. Each participating house will put a stuffed safari animal of their choice in their lawn, up in trees, or popping out of the bushes to create a real safari. Walk or drive around the neighborhood and find the zebras, giraffes, and herd of lions.
Easter Egg Hunt: With Easter around the corner, no one wants to miss out on the adventurous Easter egg hunt. Scatter eggs in the front yard, or in the windows for kids to point out as they walk by. Remember, they can’t touch or collect them, the eggs have to be there for everyone to see!
Scavenger Hunt: Scavenger hunts are fun for all ages, whether you are putting it together or trying to do the tasks. Based off the ages of the participants, make sure to make boundaries for the game. Put together a list of tasks, questions, things to bring back, the options are endless. Here are some examples: How many houses in the neighborhood (or refined area) have an American Flag? Make a wish on a dandelion and bring back the stem. Take a picture going down the community park’s slide. I have hidden 10 Easter eggs in the neighborhood, bring back 3. How many houses have red doors?
Driveway Happy Hour: Okay so everything above is for the kids, this one is NOT!! Happy hour at the bar has been suspended for you, but that doesn’t mean the hour can’t still be celebrated. Grab your neighbors, lawn chairs, and drink of your choice and have happy hour on your driveway. If everybody is on their own driveways, you will be six feet for sure, but still able to catch up like at a normal happy hour.
