10 Crafts and Activities to Stave off the Quarantine Blues

Published:
April 6, 2020

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With trips to science centers, museums, and other points of interest off-limits, you might have to get creative to keep your kids engaged. To help you with that task, we’ve put together 10 crafts and activities from our blog to maximum your quality time as a family. Stay safe!

10 Crafts and Activities to Stave off the Quarantine Blues

Rainbow Spiral Mobile Craft
This craft can be done easily with supplies found at home.

Painted Salt Craft
Even if there’s no snow on the ground, your child can create a crystal masterpiece.

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5 Crafts That Are Less Than 5 Steps
We’ve put together a variety of crafts with only a few steps that you can do with your homeschooler.

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Easy Leaf Doodle Craft
Find some leaves you pressed last fall to do this simple craft.

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