11 Awesome Activities Your Kids Can Do After School
by Lauren Goldblatt
School is different for everyone today. But we still have to find activities to keep our kids engaged after the “bell” rings.
Here are 11 of my favorite companies that will help your kids have fun and learn after school this year:
teacher tip :
Kids need a break after doing school work all day.
Give your child a snack and a break, and then do a fun activity together. You will both feel recharged!
Go Noodle
@gonoodle has amazing movement and mindfulness videos online for FREE for your kids. Their videos will get your kids up and moving and laughing the whole time.
I guarantee you will start dancing around and having a good time with your kids. GoNoodle lessons are perfect for getting your kids moving after school, before they do their homework, or even for a quick break to help get your kids refocused and energized.
5 ArchiCamp
@5archicamp helps your kids build their own model cabin or cottage. All materials are shipped right to you, and each day your kids will do a virtual lesson with Mr. Matt who helps them step-by-step build their dream home. After five days your kids will have completed and built their own model home that they will proudly display!
Art Nest Studios
@artneststudios gives your kids jewelry, fashion, painting, and decorating masks, and delivers it right to you. They even have fun kits for adults who want to get in on the action. Art Nest will engage and spark your child’s creativity at home.
The Dough Project
@the_dough_project sends you an awesome kit with everything your kids need to mix up their own dough. The ingredients are all-natural. Your kids will have hours of fun creating and playing with the new dough they will have proudly made. You can also purchase their pre-made dough.
Young, Wild and Friedman
@youngwildandfreidman offers amazing playdough sensory kits that your kids will love playing with. They have tons of themes to choose from including animals, sports, space, dinosaurs, fairies, baking... you name it they have it. Your children will play for hours and keep coming up with new ways to entertain themselves with these incredible kits.
Fatty Sundays
@fattysundays has fun and delicious DIY pretzel kits. Everything you need is delivered to you and your kids will have so much fun making their own chocolate covered pretzels and decorating them with fun toppings. Don’t miss out on their Halloween themed kit. It’s the perfect after school activity and snack!
Baketivity
@baketivity sends you adorable baking kits that your kids will love. Everything your child needs is included. Baketivity makes it simple as can be, with their premeasured ingredients.
Your kids will love reading the fun recipe book and shopping list, so they can help tell you which ingredients they will need. There are so many fun things to choose from like cake pops, bagels, whoopie pies, Halloween emoji cookies, and more!
Outschool
@outschool offers any kind of online class your child could imagine. You can sign up and do a single class or take weekly classes. Your child can explore and try new things. There are so many different classes to choose from taught by real teachers. Your children can learn another language, coding, writing, math, sports, music lessons, legos, or even Fortnite. Anything you can think of they’ve got!
Kiwi Co
@kiwico sends you a science and art project where your child will create and build something incredible.
Your kids will love building, exploring, and creating. You pick the box that is right for your child and everything they need is delivered to you for a fun experience where they get to be creative and build.
Art For Kids Hub
At @ArtForKidsHub, you’ll find all kinds of art lessons for kids, including how to draw for kids, even painting and origami for kids. My kids love drawing along with the Hubs family.
Cosmic Kids
@cosmickidsyoga has fun online yoga videos for kids to do at home. Your kids will love doing yoga, mindfulness exercises, and relaxation with Jaime. Jamie’s videos are fun and will get your kids up and moving. An awesome activity for a brain break!
It’s not always easy coming up with after-school activities for your kids today.
I hope a few of these activities get your kids excited to try new things. They definitely got my kids excited!
Share this with a friend who you think could use a few ideas for after school.
@KickstartReading
@KickstartReading produces 2-minute videos that teach your child how to read. There are FREE printables to go along with the videos. There is also a NEW Activity Pack for kids ages 4-7, with all the materials sent right to your house. It includes games, hands-on activities, and virtual lessons to go with the pack. It's screen time you can feel GOOD about.
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