Top 10 Blackout/Brown-Out/Lockdown games/activities for kids & family!


 It's Winter 2024-2025! Be prepared to keep children engaged in event of power outages or, heaven forbid, another "lockdown."

Having a variety of games is a tactical  preparedness asset, in order to keep children engaged and calm, during an at-risk event. 

These are great items to purchase, use, and pass them on! Your kids will always remember it...and thank you later! - PerennialLIFE™

1.Classic 6 game collection 

2.Jacks 

3.Jump rope  (get 2! )

4.Large Print Word Find Books - These are great to enjoy with seniors in the house! Most "Dollar Stores" have an assortment of word find books.

5.Pocket Microscope- Requires just 1 AA Battery! Send the kids on a hunt for microscopic house critters. 😁

6.500 pc Puzzles  

7.Table Tennis 

8.Twister  

9.Weights – to keep in shape. Here's a video for kids with 5lb weights. https://youtu.be/BzAz9JxS1cU

10. (a)Basketball and/or (b) Soccerball       or (c) Toboggan (for Northerners)  Some of us made due with a piece of cardboard, but the real deal is nice!

Don't forget an assortment of books to read! 

Disclaimer: I make no guarantees as to the recreational value of the above items. - Pam Kelly

www.PerennialNC.com

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