Things to Do During Quarantine for Teens

As the mother of 4 teens, I know this isn’t easy or fun for teens right now at all. To be it lightly, it really sucks for them. I’m constantly trying to think of things to do during quarantine for teens because it can’t just be about video games (although it has been a saving grace for socialization).

Things to Do During Quarantine for Teens

Last spring when the quarantine began I let my 4 teenage sons basically play video games all they wanted to. Here 51 things to do during quarantine for teens. I tried to come up with a variety of things that would work for different kids. There’s definitely not a one size fits all. Everyone has different wants and needs.

When it comes to trying to think of things to do during quarantine for teens it needs to be at home or at least somewhere were you can be outside, away from people. I think my teens are thinking they will be chained to the couch right now and that’s not the case!

There are a bunch of things to do during quarantine for teens that will keep everyone happy, busy and moving. You want to make sure your teens are having a good time. It’s more than just the physical health right now, it’s the mental and emotional health, too.

When we’re thinking of things to do with teens or activities for teens to do, it’s important to always have a list in mind. The last thing you want is to have to stop and think about things to do. You lose their attention too quickly. Take it from me with 4 teens, I like to capture their attention immediately!

With quarantine, I like to have a solid go-to list of everything that can be done. It’s important to have it all laid out in a list like fashion so they can breeze through and start picking out things that they would prefer to do. This way it’s just easy when your thinking of things to do during quarantine for teens.

Binge on a TV Show

Paint a Room in the House

Have them Build Something for You

Have them Clean their Room or an Area in the House

Have them Do a Puzzle

Have them Play a Game

Have them Create a TikTok

Have them Plan a Picnic

Have them Go on a Walk (around your neighborhood)

Have them Ride Bikes (around your neighborhood)

Have them Plan a Fancy Dinner at Home

Have them Create Brinner (breakfast for dinner)

Have them Plant a Garden

Have them Plan a Future Vacation

Have them Play Video Games (perhaps the BEST)

Have them Do Laundry For You

Have them Lift Weights

Have them Do Yoga

Have them Try to Meditate

Have them Read Books

Have them call someone in your family

Have them Play Music (Learn an Instrument)

Have a Host a Dance Party (Virtual)

Have them Watch a LIVE Band on the Internet

Have them Try Dance Lessons on the Internet

Try to Learn a New Language on the Internet

Go to the zoo together

Have them Play Basketball Outside

Have them Write A Letter to Someone

Have them Organize Something in Your House

Have them Create a Vision Board

Have them Watch a Sunset

Have them Watch a Sunrise

Have them Start a Scrapbook of this Time

Have them Create a Special Lunch for the Family

Have them Host a Virtual Family Get-Together

Have them Host a Virtual Dinner Party

Have them Make Breakfast

Walk on the beach

Have them Go On a Virtual Field Trip

Have them Train for a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, etc

Have them Watch and “Old Movie” from Your Time

Have them Learn Something from YOU

Have them Camp in the Backyard

Have them Set up an Obstacle Course Outside

Have them Build a Fort in the Living Room

Have them Clean your Car

Have them Do Some Fun Craft Projects

Have them Stay in their Pajamas all Day

Have them Work on a Family Tree

Have them Decorate the House

I love to share as much information as I can about parenting teens because I’m in the thick of it right now and I think it’s important to share what we know and what we go through as parents.

I’ve always written about 101 things to do with teens (when we’re not under quarantine!), too!
If you’ve got some tweens at home, here are 50 Things To Do with Tweens, too.

I’d love for you to follow me on Instagram, too. I share over there a ton of things that we do together as a family. I just know that right now if you have teens, there’s a lot of us parents struggling to keep them busy. Love sharing different ideas and things to do during quarantine for teens.

Things to Do During Quarantine for Teens