Family Fun Inspiration for May 2020

It’s the merry month of May. The weather is warmer, the garden is starting to really take off and we’re definitely outside more often. We’re still on a “stay-at-home” order until the threat of COVID-19 passes and collectively, as a society, we are able to flatten the curve. I wrote that last sentence in April. Not much has changed really. There are ups and downs for all of us and we’re managing it the best way we know how. Inspiration helps to keep our sanity in check. I like to look at lists like these as help for my future self. For the days when I’m scratching my head of “what to do, now?” So here are a few of things that are inspiring my family this month, I hope it inspires you.

MAKE

• Pine Cone Bird Treat
• Recycled Crayons
• Baked French Toast
• Kale Chips
• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Nature Prints
• Pressed Flower Suncatchers
• Treats for Poetry Tea Time
• Banana split sundaes
• Food themed days of the week: Pizza Fridays, Pancake Sundays, Mac and Cheese Mondays, Oatmeal Wednesdays

EXPLORE/WATCH

I decided to combine Explore and Watch together this month because of our “stay at home” order. As of late, there are a ton of digital resources available to virtually participate in events at home. I’m also including a few favorite family programs we enjoy watching together.

• Seattle Aquarium Live Web Cams
• Get Crafty with Bellevue Art Museum at Home (Saturdays May 2 – May 16)
• Curiosity at Home Resources from Pacific Science Center
• Backyard campout
• Audubon for Kids: Weekly Bird Themed Activities and Resources
• King County Library System online events
• Mental Samurai TV show on Fox
• The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network

LEARN

There are a few notable days for the month of May to celebrate and learn about. For more about what we’re learning about, check out our Study Guide.

What does your family like to do in May?