socially distant play date ideas
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Anonymous
| We know the nicest family. They have a kids in preschool and elementary. My kid has been wanting to play with theirs, but they are very careful about COVID and don’t play with other families. I am looking for games that all the kids could play on blankets, 6’ away. Things that would encourage the kids to interact, but stay on their respective blankets. I thought of a snowball fight with balls, but I was hoping not to buy a lot of stuff. I have searched for socially distant play date, and it only turned up four entries. I am surprised that dcum hasn’t discussed this yet, so if you have a link to another discussion, I would appreciate that too. Thanks! |
Anonymous
| Bike riding? Tell the kids to ride single file |
Anonymous
| It is impossible to keep them socially distant. Better off trying to wear masks. |
Anonymous
| Headbands? Chalk drawing? |
Anonymous
|
Simon says
Each make hopscotch boards and race Have two soccer nets set up six feet apart and see who can throw or kick more balls in first. |
Anonymous
| If they don't play with other families, they aren't likely to want to get together with yours. What about virtual activities, like charades or pictionary? |
Anonymous
| Does either family have cornhole boards? Great for social distancing! |
Anonymous
I was hoping that 6’ apart with masks would make them more comfortable. Most of the kids in the neighborhood are older, so my kid would appreciate friends closer to his age and these kids are particularly sweet. The neighborhood is also super transient, so my kid has already lost a lot of friends as renter families bought starter homes in other neighborhoods. |
Anonymous
My kid learned how to ride his bike recently and still isn’t great at steering. |
Anonymous
| Lots of great ideas! I think I am ready to call the mom, thanks! |
Anonymous
This isn’t either/or. It is both/and. |