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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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We help children explore
and discover their interests
through play in a safe
environment. We provide
ample opportunities for
fun learning experiences,
promoting a lifelong love of
learning in literacy, science,
technology, engineering,
arts and mathematics.
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 Speranza &
Carol Maier. They are the owners of The Goddard School®,
located at 800 Commerce Avenue in Moon Township.
Goddard offers both full- and part-time Infant/Preschool/
Kindergarten programs. For more information, visit
goddardschool.com/Pittsburgh or call 412.262.1821.
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The Goddard Schools are operated by independent franchisees under a license agreement with
Goddard Systems, Inc. Programs and ages may vary. Goddard Systems, Inc. program is AdvancED accredited.
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