Although proper precautionary measures need to be taken in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids can enjoy and learn about nature and cultures of diverse countries while performing some permitted recreations suitable under the current circumstances. Subject to applicable government authorities’ rules, you may consider any of the following kids-oriented activities that allow smoothly adopting social distancing practices:

1) Family kayaking tour

Kids usually love water and paddling in a kayak.

2) Bike adventure

Bike along with your kids on either cycle tracks in parks open to the public or in kids-friendly bikeways nearby the ocean.

3) Sand creations at the beach

Making sandcastles or other sand creations is a great way to keep your kids entertained at a spot in the beach. This recreation helps you better supervise that your kids keep proper social distancing.

4) Virtual workshops for kids on how to do arts and crafts emblematic of a culture

Let your kids explore their creativity while learning about culture of their place of residence or another country.

5) Online tours of aquariums, natural history gallery exhibitions or forest trails

Virtual discoveries of underwater living organisms, the history behind Planet Earth and evolution of life, and curious animals and plants in forests may entertain your kids while learning.

Since quality of life is important always, the present is the best time to reorganize step-by-step how your kids may immerse in nature or learn about animals, plants or culture while protecting their health. Balance is key to temporary lifestyle adjustments during the current pandemic. Foster your kids’ entertaining education about the environment and culture of diverse countries.

Note: This article includes general suggestions; however, you are responsible of finding out about applicable government rules and restrictions in view of COVID-19 pandemic, considering the location. If the outdoors activity is permitted, precautions still need to be taken. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, promote particular safety measures. You may read examples of these in the “tips” subsection of this article.