5 Ways to Have a Successful Quarantine-O-Ween
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Halloween is around the corner, and we know how exciting it can be to dig into some candy and enjoy the cooler weather outside. While Halloween might look a little different this year, we have some ideas for you and your family to have a safe and successful Quarantine-O-Ween.
- Halloween Movie Fest
There is nothing spookier than cuddling up with your family on the couch to watch kid-friendly Halloween movies! Watch your child’s favorite Halloween movie together or even a movie based on what costume they decide to wear. You can make the night even more special with some bewitched Halloween popcorn! Find a recipe by Two Sisters Crafting here.
- Socially-Distant Bingo
You can play bingo at home or at a safe distance around your neighborhood using our bingo sheet! You can play indoors by hiding Halloween-themed items around your house and helping your child cross the items off of the bingo card. If you and your child prefer to play outside, you can take a walk or drive through your neighborhood together and mark off any Halloween decorations that you see outside of your neighbor’s houses.
- Online Costume Party
Who said that you can’t party on Halloween? Virtually gather your child’s friends and loved ones via a group video chat. You can ask everyone to wear costumes and vote for their favorite one, play some Halloween tunes for a dance party, and even screen share or Youtube Party a storytime like this one by ELF Kids Videos.
- Make Spooky Treats
Making spooky treats can be a great way to spend some time together while teaching life skills to your child. You can even practice words and sounds with each ingredient that you add. As a bonus, if you decide to make cookies, shaping the cookie dough can be a sensory experience before baking.
- At-Home Activities
At-home activities are always a great way to make any day special. Search online for activities that your child may enjoy, like Halloween Oobleck! This is one of our favorite activities, as it becomes a STEM activity once the mixture transitions between a liquid and a solid. You can put the oobleck into a bin with your child’s favorite sensory items and plastic Halloween toys to make a sensory bin. All it takes is two parts cornstarch, one part water, and a few drops of food coloring to create. This Active Littles recipe is great for making this concoction that plays with the states of matter.
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For more ideas on how to have low-risk Halloween fun, check out the CDC’s holiday tip site here.