Fun Things to Do While You Stay-At-Home

Fun Things to Do While You Stay-At-Home

Staying at home can be hard right now. We get that. So, we’ve collected some of our favourite activities, videos, and STEAM projects to make your household’s stay-at-home a bit more fun.

Try them alone or together. They’re great either way. And don’t worry about getting it perfect. Now’s the time to wing it and have fun! You don’t even have to finish, just go at your own pace!

These activities are a great way to:

Keep Everyone Entertained

You’ll help everyone’s minds stay active and focused on a task. And, once the project is complete, you will have provided a sense of accomplishment.

Create Bonding Time

Getting everyone working together towards a common goal can alleviate some stress at home.

Take a Break

There’s a lot going on right now, so it’s important to take a breather. We hope these activities will help everyone keep their minds focused on something else, even if it’s just for a while.

 

Let’s get through this together!

The Team at Elmer’s

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SUPPLIES

  • Cardboard Boxes

Elmer's Build It Tools

  • Holepunch & Screwdriver
  • Kid-Safe Cardboard Cutting Tool
  • Screws
  • Flat Brackets
  • 90˚ Brackets
  • Corner Brackets
  • Hinges
  • Rivets

Cardboard Cutting 101- How to Safely Cut Cardboard

Ensure you have enough space around you so the Kid-Safe Cardboard Cutting Tool faces away from the body. Keep control of the cardboard and a tight grip on the Cardboard Cutting Tool before cutting cardboard. Try practicing on scrap cardboard to make sure it is comfortable for your child. The Cardboard Cutting Tool should always be at least 8 inches from any face as you make your custom cardboard cutout.

Note. Elmer’s Kid-Safe Cardboard Cutting Tool should always be in the protective sleeve when not in use.

 

How to Fold Cardboard

Poke along the line where you want to fold your cardboard craft with our Kid-Safe Holepunch Tool. Make sure the holes don’t go all the way through the cardboard cutout. For a clean fold, grab another piece of cardboard to use as a straight line when poking holes. Then, crease and fold cardboard in as little as a snap. This technique is perfect for when you want to create a smaller cardboard box project or when you want to connect 2 cardboard walls with Screws!

 

How to Connect Cardboard

Punch a hole using the Holepunch Tool. Then, connect the 2 pieces of cardboard cutout shapes with Screws and our Kid-Safe Screwdriver Tool.