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Isolation due to the current coronavirus crisis has made people around the world spend more time at home than usual.
Over time, monotony can leave us bored at home. That is why we looked for activities you can enjoy without leaving the house.
We are sure these suggestions will keep you entertained and help create fun family moments.
Board games
Board games can be a very fun way to spend time with the people you live with.
If you do not have any at home, do not worry; some can be made yourself without too much difficulty:
Soccer board game
You can download the resources at this link.
Cardboard chess set
Movies / documentaries / tutorials
Besides finding some entertainment, it is advisable not to switch off completely. You can look for documentaries or learn something new through channels on YouTube.
Movie night
An excellent family activity is making popcorn and putting on a movie for everyone. You can use platforms such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video
Documentaries
An excellent option for watching free documentaries is the YouTube channel DW Documental.
Tutorials
You can find various YouTube channels that let you learn something new. Here are some ideas:
Learn to play guitar
Learn to play chess
Learn to solve a 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube
Take the opportunity to read
Reading is one of the skills that benefits people most. It lets us expand our imagination, increase our vocabulary, learn more about other cultures and languages, and even “travel” to places we will probably never visit physically.
It also develops our ability to research and experience emotions, and involves many cognitive processes.
That is why we must make room for this important activity during these long days at home.
Here are some 📝 ideas and resources for developing a reading habit
Public-domain books
There are also websites such as alejandria.com that offer free digital books because they are in the public domain.
Exercise
These days, it is advisable to move a little and avoid a sedentary lifestyle, even at home. You can follow these channels for a home exercise routine.
30 minutes of intense cardio
Working out at home
Dance
There are many benefits of dancing in our lives: it helps us stay fit, reduce stress, stimulate memory and mental agility, improve posture, make friends, broaden our social circle, and feel happier.
If you do not know how to dance, you can follow this simple tutorial with basic salsa steps to enter the wide world of dance.
We are sure these activities to do at home will take your mind off things and brighten your time. If you have other ideas, share them with the community.
