ENCOURAGEMENT

FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES

1. Playing Together

It really doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you are playing with your kids. Have a game night or a video game tournament. Get in sleeping bags and slide down the stairs (carefully). Play laser tag in the dark. If you don’t have laser tag sets, they are reasonably priced at several different places. You can get them while picking up toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Can you get some for me while you’re there?

2. Creating Together

LEGO Masters is a great show my family watches. It inspired my kids to create a LEGO masterpiece together. Be creative as a family. Build something with LEGOs (if you need ideas, watch the show). Get a large roll of paper or tape a bunch of sheets of paper together and draw a huge picture. Look up new recipes and make them as a family. Maybe even have each person choose a different dish to make and have everyone vote on a favorite.

3. Learning Together

Just because the kids are out of school doesn’t mean learning should stop. Read to them. Teach them how to fix items around the house or the car. Look up videos on how to play an instrument like the guitar or piano. You also can do some homeschooling. Check out Classroom Magazines.

4. Exercising Together

Since you can’t get to the gym, exercise as a family. Take a bike ride. Go for a walk, hike, or run. If you have a basketball hoop, play knockout. Depending on your health, try a challenging workout video and see how well you do as a family. Before you start, be sure to stretch. Remember, you’re older than you look.

5. Discussing Together

Finally, there is a lot going on that our kids don’t understand. This is an opportunity to give some perspective about what is happening. When discussing this with my kids they shared how worried they were about their grandparents, many of whom are at risk and lonely at home. Take the opportunity to have your kids facetime call their grandparents to connect and discuss it. If you have elementary and middle school-age kids, explain everything in concrete terms. Give them some simple facts and reassurance. Spend time praying together. If you have teenagers, ask them questions about how they feel and what their concerns are. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect.

Original Source: All-Pro Dad

Watch The Pilgrim’s Progress Free

• The Pilgrim’s Progress to broadcast online completely free for homebound families until April 30!
• Since its debut in American theaters over Easter 2019, The Pilgrim’s Progress became an instant classic and has been celebrated bu audiences around the world!
• The film held the top per-screen average in theaters opening night and was the second-highest attended faith-based Fathom event in 2019.

MORE FAMILY ACTIVITIES

• Tips from Family Life
• Beth Moore Crossword Puzzles (and more)
• (These require purchase)

• American Gospel: Christ Alone
• Little Pilgrim’s Progress

IN-HOME DATE NIGHT

Welcome to your virtual in-home date night kit.