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I haven't tried a real escape room. I think I wiould have a claustrophobic episode! But here are a few free online escape rooms to try. You do get a feeling of accomplishment when you do them. Enjoy!

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Do a puzzle!  I have finished two puzzles so far during the Quarantine.  I am working on a 1000 piece puzzle, which I wonder if I can really do.  Here are some online puzzles to try!  

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Do a puzzle!  I have finished two puzzles so far during the Quarantine.  I am working on a 1000 piece puzzle, which I wonder if I can really do.  Here are some online puzzles to try!  

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Game Day: So you think you can puzzle? Try out these IU jigsaw puzzles.

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Are you stuck in the same old same old rut? Try something new...like a new food, eating really fast, .....

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Watch CNN10. It's just 10 minutes, and it you could learn something. Why just have all your news come from social media? Watch a legit news show and be better informed.

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I realized that I really miss making music. I decided I would learn to play something my dad played, the accordion. Yesterday I got my dad's accordion and started learning how to play it by using Youtube. Who knows, maybe Praise Band will have an accordion accompaniment someday!

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This past Thanksgiving I made a special Kahoot for my family to play. If you are really good, you can put it on your TV screen. That would be easier than what I did. I used my computer screen. If your family is anything like mine, they aren't the greatest listeners, so there was quite a learning curve, especially for my aunts, uncle, and parents. But we did it. It was a Kahoot about family trivia. We had a lot of fun. Maybe there is a Kahoot you would like to create. You can share it with your famiy or with us at our next meeting.

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One of the best ways to fight boredom is to get outside of yourself. When we focus too much on ourselves we start to feel sorry for ourselves and we get down in the dumps or depressed. Look around. What could you do that would make someone else's day? Evaluate your surroundings, your resources, your abilities, and do something!

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I don't know if you remember making these in my class in years past, but this is a great way to remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. It's a great activity to do with your family. Try it!

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Easter Resurrection Cookies with Scripture

Making these Easter Story Cookies on the eve of Easter is a wonderful way to gather the family together and remember the reason we celebrate Easter.

The cookies are simple to make with only a few ingredients. Make them as a family and read the Bible verses that go along with the ingredients and Easter story of the resurrection. Get out your Bible and open up those scriptures!

This activity is a fun opportunity to teach your children about Jesus and Easter. Such a great Easter tradition to do as a family each year!

Easter Story Cookies Ingredients

You might already have all of the ingredients and supplies on hand. You only need pecans, vinegar, salt, sugar, and egg whites for the cookie batter.

Additional supplies include a Bible, wooden spoon or rolling pin, resealable bag, parchment paper, cookie sheets, mixer, mixing bowl, teaspoon, egg separator, and tape.

Crushing the Pecans

I think there is power in teaching with activities. The children get to be involved and use all of their senses with this recipe story. Touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. Beating the pecans as we remember how Christ was beaten.

Adding the Vinegar

Smelling the vinegar and tasting the bitter salt...

John 19:28-30
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

Folding in the Pecans

Seeing the pure whiteness of the beaten egg whites, remembering the pureness of Jesus and His love, and that we too can become pure because of Him.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Getting Ready to Bake the Easter Story Cookies

All throughout the recipe, there are scripture verses from the Bible to read, telling the story of the resurrection and bringing it life.

Sealing the Cookies in the Oven

Finally, seal the cookies in the tomb of an oven and go to bed! The teaching moments continue into Easter when you all get to eat the cookies in the morning.

Matthew 28:5-9
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.

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Easter Story Cookies Recipe with Bible Verses - Fabulessly Frugal

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Making these Easter Story Cookies on the eve of Easter is a wonderful way to gather the family together and remember the reason we celebrate Easter. The cookies are simple to make with only a few ingredients. Make them as a family and read the Bible verses that go along with the ingredients and Easter story of the resurrection.

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Go read a book under a tree or in a tent or somewhere you don't usually get to read.  

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Go read a book under a tree or in a tent or somewhere you don't usually get to read.  

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This is a rare pleasure we don't usually get to have. We are always going and going and going and we don't just sit an relax. Find a book you want to read. This is an activity in itself. Then find a good spot to read. Read.

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Make some food for yourself or your family.  

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Make some food for yourself or your family.  

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Nothing says comfort like some yummy food! We don't always have time to make delicious things. Our lives are full of quick meals and fast food. Why not make something from scratch (that means homemade!) I have made many good recipes since we have been social distancing. Here's one for you to try: Carmel Popcorn. I made this the other night at my house. A delicous diversion! This recipe uses popcorn on the stove, which is challenging. You might make it a different way. Please clear this activity with your parents. I don't want to be responsible for any burnt pans at your house. .

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How to make Caramel Popcorn - In The Kitchen With Kate