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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
EARLY EDUCATION
SPONSORED CONTENT
TEN THINGS
TO DO
DURING A
STAYCATION
A
staycation is a simple, cost-effective way of taking
a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
without the stress of travel. Here are some fun things
you can do during your staycation.
1. Visit a museum. Walking around a museum can be a great
way for you and your child to get some exercise while learning
something new. The museum may also be less crowded
during the week.
2. Go to the zoo or aquarium. As with museums, a zoo or
aquarium provides an excellent opportunity to learn about
wildlife while enjoying a nice stroll with your child.
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3. Have a game day. Spend a day playing board games, word
games or sports you and your children like. You could even keep
track of who wins each game and award a prize or treat to the
person who wins the most games.
4. Create a vacation spot. Set up an umbrella in your sandbox to
make a mini beach in your backyard and prepare crabs for dinner.
Or set up a tent in your backyard and go camping. Just don’t
forget the s’mores!
5. See a movie. Visit your local movie theater to catch a flick with
your child, or cuddle up with your child on the couch at home
and watch a movie.
6. Get together with relatives. If your child’s grandparents or
cousins live nearby, make plans to have them visit for a day or
meet up with them for lunch.
7. Plan a day trip. Do you live close to the beach or a state park?
Pack some snacks, water and any other supplies you might need,
and enjoy the wonders of nature with your little one.
8. Celebrate “pajama day.” Spend a day just lounging around in
your pajamas with your child. You can also play games, read a
few books or put on some music and have a pajama dance party.
Do whatever you want…in your pajamas.
9. Bake some goodies with your little one. Give your child a
bunch of different treat options and ask him to pick one. Then
work together to gather the ingredients, mix them together and
cook something special.
10. Go for a drive. Lay out a map and ask your child to choose a
nearby destination to visit. You can also encourage her to keep
an eye out for attractions along the way.
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This Industry Insight was written by
Dina & Matt Speranza.
They are the owners of The Goddard School®
located at 8065 Rowan Road in Cranberry. Goddard
offers both full- and part-time infant/preschool/
kindergarten programs. For more information, visit
www.goddardschool.com or call 724.778.9999.
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