{"id":391,"date":"2023-01-18T18:38:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T18:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/?p=391"},"modified":"2023-03-09T15:30:20","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T21:30:20","slug":"6-fun-products-for-keeping-kids-occupied-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/blog\/6-fun-products-for-keeping-kids-occupied-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Fun products for keeping kids occupied at home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Since the coronavirus outbreak has forced many schools and daycares to close, millions of children are experiencing a major disruption in their daily lives. Parents working from home may be struggling to juggle the demands of childcare, coordinating their kids\u2019 online schooling, and their own work during this time. To help ease the load a little bit, we\u2019ve put together a few of our favorite promotional products for keeping kids busy during their extended time at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If millions of YouTube videos are any evidence, kids love slime \u2013 and who can blame them? It\u2019s gooey, squishy, and just plain fun to play with. Slime provides kids with a sensory experience, which helps engage their senses, stimulates creativity, and can have a calming effect. Bonus points: it makes a funny tooting noise when you push your fingers into it!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1b613e-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1b613e-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1b613e-41\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1b613e-41 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1b613e-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1b613e-41\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_1b613e-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1b613e-41\">Slime<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_5cb8bc-69.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_5cb8bc-69 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:463px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_5cb8bc-69.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_5cb8bc-69 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_5cb8bc-69{max-width:463px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_5cb8bc-69{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_5cb8bc-69 img{width:100%;}.kb-image_5cb8bc-69 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_5cb8bc-69 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/slime-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/slime-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/slime-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/slime-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/slime-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/slime.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If millions of YouTube videos are any evidence, kids love slime \u2013 and who can blame them? It\u2019s gooey, squishy, and just plain fun to play with. Slime provides kids with a sensory experience, which helps engage their senses, stimulates creativity, and can have a calming effect. Bonus points: it makes a funny tooting noise when you push your fingers into it!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_535157-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_535157-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_535157-89\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_535157-89 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_535157-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_535157-89\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_535157-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_535157-89\">Puzzles<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_43eba5-87.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_43eba5-87 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:313px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_43eba5-87.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_43eba5-87 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_43eba5-87{max-width:313px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_43eba5-87{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_43eba5-87 img{width:100%;}.kb-image_43eba5-87 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_43eba5-87 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"905\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/puzzle-905x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/puzzle-905x1024.jpg 905w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/puzzle-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/puzzle-768x869.jpg 768w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/puzzle.jpg 1060w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Puzzles are great for quiet, focused playtime. They help children develop concentration skills, spatial awareness, shape recognition, and hand-eye coordination while also being a fun family activity. Kids may need a little help getting started, but once they do, parents can relax and enjoy some well-earned quiet time.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f1b662-b8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f1b662-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f1b662-b8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f1b662-b8 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f1b662-b8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f1b662-b8\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_f1b662-b8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f1b662-b8\">Side Chalk<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_7f18a6-d0.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_7f18a6-d0 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:413px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_7f18a6-d0.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_7f18a6-d0 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_7f18a6-d0{max-width:413px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_7f18a6-d0{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_7f18a6-d0 img{width:100%;}.kb-image_7f18a6-d0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_7f18a6-d0 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sidewalk-chalk-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sidewalk-chalk-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sidewalk-chalk-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sidewalk-chalk-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sidewalk-chalk-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/sidewalk-chalk.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oh, sidewalk chalk. Who doesn\u2019t have fond childhood memories of drawing to their heart\u2019s content outside in the driveway or on the sidewalk in the spring and summer? Since chalk washes away with water or rain, it\u2019s a great way for children to flex their creativity in a low-mess, minimal-clean up environment. It\u2019s also a fantastic activity to get them out of the house for a little while so mom and dad can get some work done in peace.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_752989-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_752989-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_752989-c2\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_752989-c2 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_752989-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_752989-c2\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_752989-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_752989-c2\">Indoor Garden Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_296088-c8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_296088-c8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:346px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_296088-c8.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_296088-c8 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_296088-c8{max-width:346px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_296088-c8{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_296088-c8 img{width:100%;}.kb-image_296088-c8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_296088-c8 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/indoor-garden-kit-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/indoor-garden-kit-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/indoor-garden-kit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/indoor-garden-kit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/indoor-garden-kit-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/indoor-garden-kit-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/indoor-garden-kit.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now is the ideal time of year for a little gardening, but what do you do if you don\u2019t have a yard? Enter the indoor garden kit. Perfect for amateur window gardeners, this kit comes with everything you need to grow indoor-friendly plants and makes for a great enrichment activity for children. They will love watching the seeds that they planted grow, and you can even have them track the progress as they grow for a fun learning activity.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ffe9b4-04, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ffe9b4-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ffe9b4-04\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ffe9b4-04 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_ffe9b4-04[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ffe9b4-04\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_ffe9b4-04 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_ffe9b4-04\">Kite<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_e1a27c-e1.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_e1a27c-e1 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:429px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_e1a27c-e1.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_e1a27c-e1 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_e1a27c-e1{max-width:429px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_e1a27c-e1{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_e1a27c-e1 img{width:100%;}.kb-image_e1a27c-e1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_e1a27c-e1 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kite-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kite-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kite-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kite-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kite-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kite-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/kite-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kites are the perfect outdoor activity for families practicing safe social distancing who still want to have quality outdoor time \u2013 they basically require you to stay a few feet away from other people to keep your kites from getting tangled! Kids will be tuckered out after running around to get their kite in the air and wholly engrossed in watching it soar through the sky. Don\u2019t forget to practice safe flying and never use a kite near power lines, busy roads, or in inclement weather.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_92db8d-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_92db8d-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_92db8d-79\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_92db8d-79 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_92db8d-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_92db8d-79\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading_92db8d-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_92db8d-79\">Coloring Books<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image_559b25-01.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_559b25-01 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:363px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_559b25-01.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_559b25-01 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_559b25-01{max-width:363px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_559b25-01{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image_559b25-01 img{width:100%;}.kb-image_559b25-01 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_559b25-01 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"829\" src=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/coloring-book.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/coloring-book.jpg 663w, https:\/\/letteringexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/coloring-book-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coloring books are a classic childhood pastime and adults love them too! Coloring helps children to develop their fine motor skills and gives them a fun creative outlet that requires very little supervision. Major life changes, like those we are all facing during the COVID-19 outbreak, can make children stressed out and anxious. Coloring functions as an excellent stress-relief activity by tapping into the same parts of the brain as meditation, giving kids a feeling of relaxation and normalcy.<br><br>With all the changes to their daily lives, parents may be feeling a lot of pressure to try and do it all. Give your clients a little relief by sending them an activity to keep their kids occupied with your logo on it and they\u2019ll know just who to thank for the peace and quiet.<br><br><em>Want to know what other kid-focused items we have? Contact us today to learn more!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since the coronavirus outbreak has forced many schools and daycares to close, millions of children are experiencing a major disruption in their daily lives. Parents working from home may be struggling to juggle the demands of childcare, coordinating their kids\u2019 online schooling, and their own work during this time. 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