The coronavirus pandemic has stopped almost everything...including education. It looks like the kids won't be going back to school until the fall and we have to figure out how to keep them from getting bored.

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I'm sure you won't be complaining about your kid's teacher after this, you'll be happy that it's not you. One of the best things that we can do for our kids is instead of going back to normal, let's look forward to normal...Whatever normal will look like.

If your kids are used to a weekly schedule (them at school and you at work), the days might blend together when everyone's home. I know for me, I can't remember what day of the week it is.

Here are some ideas to keep them engaged:

Give Each Day of the Week It's Own Theme

Normal is a story that we tell ourselves. Cherish your time with your kids and let that be the story you tell.  Sometimes you don't realize what you have until you don't have it anymore.

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