As Michigan is under a “stay-at home order” due to COVID-19 concerns for the foreseeable future, Detroit- and Ann Arbor-area families should stay at home for their safety and practice social distancing.
We understand that this a challenging time for everyone, especially those with young kids, and we want to help by providing families a weekly list of our “daily picks” filled with virtual events, indoor activities and other fun things to do with your kids while at home.
Are you sharing your at-home activities on Instagram? Tag us @MetroParentMag or use our community hashtag #MPMoment.
Monday, May 18
At-Home Activities and events
- Try meditation: We’re all under a lot of stress these days, kids included. Find some peace with meditation techniques.
- Explore Chinese culture: Order some Chinese food (authentic Chinese food) and then teach your kids to eat it with chopsticks.
- Get Creative: Print out a free coloring sheet and color in your favorite Detroit scene.
Tuesday, May 19
At-Home Activities and events
- Have a Shaving Lesson: Tween starting to look a little stubbly? Teach them how to tame their body hair, if they so choose.
- Watch Toy Story: And then try some fun at-home activities inspired by the hit flick.
- Take a Virtual Roller Coaster Ride: Because you know you’re missing Cedar Point right now.
Wednesday, May 20
At-Home Activities and events
- Bust out the chalk: The rain is scheduled to break today so make some art on your sidewalk or play a little hopscotch.
- Solve the Rubick’s Cube: You know there’s one around somewhere. Bust it out and challenge the kiddos.
- Check out the animals at the zoo: The Detroit Zoo is offering online lessons about their critters through Facebook.
Weekly Must-Read
- Learn how to properly wear a face mask.
Thursday, May 21
At-Home Activities and events
- Have a Kite-Flying Lesson: You’d be surprised how fun your kids will find it.
- Make a Memorial Day Craft: It’s coming up on Monday. Prepare for it with these red, white and blue crafts.
- Send a message to our healthcare heroes: Our virtual message board is a simple way to give your thanks to those that are risking their health to save others.
Friday, May 22
At-Home Activities
- Hold a Virtual Play Date: Because you know your kids are missing their friends.
- Relax with Cosmic Kids Yoga: It’s a free educational YouTube channel available to kids.
- Write a Letter to Grandma: And teach your kids this forgotten skill.
- Check out the Metro Parent calendar: It’s full of virtual events to help you plan next week!
Weekend Picks: May 23-24
Looking for fun things to do with your kids this weekend? We have plenty of ideas over on our Weekend Picks!
This post is updated weekly.
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