39 Ideas to Stay Entertained in Self-Isolation for Kids and Adults

39 Ideas for Kids and Adults to Stay Entertained While Social Distancing

As responses to coronavirus have shuttered schools and offices nationwide, many of us are at home and away from friends, coworkers and neighbors. With so much time focused in the home, here are 39 boredom buster ideas to keep minds and bodies active.

1 min read March 26, 2020

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As responses to coronavirus have shuttered schools and offices nationwide, many of us are at home and away from friends, coworkers and neighbors. With so much time focused in the home, here are 39 boredom buster ideas to keep minds and bodies active.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Kids need active play and imaginative projects to keep their minds happy and healthy. Activities like scavenger hunts and ice cream-making can lessen the strain of social isolation. Here are some ideas to get creative juices flowing!

Boredom Busters for Adults

Being productive doesn’t just mean in our jobs. This is the perfect time to spruce up the house, learn a new hobby like latte art, or revisit our new year’s resolutions, especially if we’ve fallen off the wagon, no judgement! Here are some ideas to get you started:

Boredom Busters for Everyone

Families with kids are healthier when everyone can have fun together and support each other. Creating mood boards, giving the playhouse a makeover, and turning house chores into playtime are just a couple of ways to beat the boredom bug. Here’s a longer list of activities that everyone can do together to help cope with isolation and create lasting memories:

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Be safe, everyone! Stay tuned for more helpful tips from your resource for all things home.

Holly Utt

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Living the millennial life with my husband and Wheaten Terrier in beautiful Virginia. I document my life on Instagram and am ready to talk all things home-related at a moment's notice.