Things to Do at Home with Kids: May 18 – May 24

Running out of ideas of things to do with the kids? We're back with another week of suggestions, including Memorial Day crafts, science experiments and more. Do a few, do them all. Let them inspire ideas that work for your children's ages and interests. And be sure to check out some additional ideas and helpful links with fun activities and educational websites at the end.

Monday, May 18:

Take a break from the electronics and bring out a deck of cards. There are a bunch of games you can teach the kids based on their ages. And if they're not into playing games, try your hand at building houses!

Here are some tips & game suggestions:

How to Build a House of Cards

Spoons Family Card Game

Golf Card Game

Garbage Card Game

Tuesday, May 19:

Do some science today! There are plenty of experiments you can do with simple household items.

Here are some experiments you can do at home:

Turn Milk into Plastic

Apple Volcano

Leak-Proof Bag Experiment

Dancing Rice Experiment

Wednesday, May 20:

It's National Be a Millionaire Day! (Seriously, it's a thing. Who knew?) For some fun conversation, ask your kids questions related to being a millionaire:

What would you do with a million dollars?

Would you give any of it away?

Can you name someone that has a million dollars?

How could you get a million dollars?

You could even play a game of “Would You Rather?” with them. Would you rather eat worms or have a million dollars? (Things like that.)

Thursday, May 21:

May is National Strawberry Month, and today is National Strawberries and Cream Day! Celebrate by making something sweet together.

Strawberry Recipes to Try:

Strawberries and Cream Cake

Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes

Strawberries and Cream Crumble Bars

Strawberries and Cream Magic Bars

Friday, May 22:

Honor the holiday weekend by making some patriotic decorations with the kids. Bonus, they can be reused for 4th of July!

Patriotic Wind Catcher

Popsicle Sticks Star Door Hanger

Patriotic Suncatcher

Red, White & Blue Candle Holders

Pom Pom Painting American Flag

Popsicle Stick Flag

Red, White and Blue Star Suncathers

15 Patriotic Crafts for Kids

Saturday, May 23:

You might not be able to celebrate Memorial Weekend the way you normally would, but we say it's still a great time to fire up the grill for dinner and then enjoy some ice cream! To make it special, go all out with the toppings (extra Easter candy is great for this), make it yourself, or support a local spot that's offering takeout ice cream.

Recipes to Try at Home:

3-ingredient No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

No-Churn Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Red, White & Blue Homemade Ice Cream

Local Spots:

Dairy Queen Warrington (2020 Happening List Winner) – Open for curbside pickup

OwowCow (2020 Happening List Finalist) – All shops are open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for curbside pickup

The Hickory Stick, Perkasie (2020 Happening List Finalist) – Open for takeout or curbside pickup.

Grida's Soft Ice Cream, Richlandtown (2020 Happening List Finalist) – Open for takeout. Call ahead to limit wait time.

Richman's, Levittown and Feasterville – Open for takeout

Dairy Delite, Levittown – Open for takeout

Moo Hope Ice Cream, New Hope – Open for takeout

Uncle Dave's Homemade Ice Cream at Shady Brook Farm, Yardley – Reopening for takeout on Saturday, May 23.

Sunday, May 24:

We've been doing a lot of scavenger hunts during this time at home, but today it's actually National Scavenger Hunt Day! Make your own summer-themed scavenger hunt where you have the kids look through the house for those seasonal necessities like sunblock, sunglasses, bug repellent and water bottles (either new, or find the items that tend to get lost in the winter!) Or, try one of these printables below.

Printable Scavenger Hunts:

Summer Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Printable

Summer Scavenger Hunt

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunts by Primary Playground