When the kids neither in school nor summer camp, filling their days can seem like a monumental task. However, a little creativity and some advanced planning can keep them busy for hours on end. From installing playground equipment in the backyard to making arts and crafts, here are some of the best ways to entertain children at home without relying on screens. 

How Do You Keep the Kids Busy When They're Stuck at Home?

1. Build a Pillow Fort 

Round up all the extra pillows and blankets in your house, and tell your kids to use them to build a fort. If you want to contain the mess, designate their activity to a single room in your home, but otherwise, let them run with it. After building the fort, offer them a game or puzzle to play in their new hideaway to occupy them for even longer. 

2. Plan an Art Show 

Get all kinds of craft supplies—crayons, finger paints, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and clay, for example—and tell the kids you’re going to host an art show at your home. Encourage their imaginations to run wild by asking them to use all supplies at least once. Afterward, find a place to display all their works, and have the rest of the family walk through “oohing” and “ahhing” as they would at a real art gallery. 

3. Furnish the Playroom 

If your kids are going to be home for a while, now’s the perfect time to invest in some equipment for their playroom. Games like air hockey, pool, and foosball can keep children and teens occupied for hours. In that same vein, consider upgrading your backyard. Installing playground equipment will encourage them to play outside when the weather allows. 

Whether you want to fill the basement with arcade games or the backyard with playground equipment, you can count on Dayton Billiards. Located in Washington Township, OH, this fully stocked supplier is proud to serve as a one-stop-shop for all your entertainment needs. From swing sets and trampolines to foosball tables and dartboards, they've got everything you need to keep the whole family busy. Visit their website to view their playground equipment. To request a quote, call (937) 436-2777.