With many areas having a stay at home order in place, families across the globe are being forced to spend more time together. And though the circumstances for the family togetherness is terrible, and something we had hoped never to face, the reality of it is that many families have grown closer. If we can take anything good out of this pandemic, it will be the memories of things that we did together as families.
Families are playing together, cooking together, and watching movies together. Families that used to eat dinner on the go in between their numerous extracurricular activities, are now sitting down at the kitchen or dining room table and eating together. Parents are teaching their kids how to cook. In some families, the grown ups and kids are learning to cook together. Parents are playing an active role in their child’s education, like we have never seen before!
I get that many of us are literally starting to lose our minds from boredom, fear, and what have you; but we need to remain strong. We can and will get through this. I truly do believe it.
In the meantime, play all the games, watch all the movies, and have some fun with your kids. We all need to distraction right now.
The Call of the Wild
If you’re looking for a great family movie to watch during this time, check out The Call of the Wild. It’s available to buy digitally for $14.99, and Amazon has it for $1 off right now!
THE CALL OF THE WILD delighted audiences upon opening February 21, earning an 89% Verified Audience Score on RottenTomatoes®. Adapted from the novel by Jack London, it vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Canadian Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team–and later its leader–Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master. As a live-action/animation hybrid, THE CALL OF THE WILD visual effects and animation technology in order to bring the animals in the film to life. THE CALL OF THE WILD is directed by Chris Sanders and stars Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford, Cara Gee, Michael Horse, Jean Louisa Kelly, Colin Woodell, Adam Fergus and Abraham Benrubi. Erwin Stoff, p.g.a. and James Mangold, p.g.a. are producing with Diana Pokorny, Ryan Stafford and screenwriter Michael Green serving as executive producers.
The Call of the Wild Activity Sheets & Coloring Pages
I have some great activity sheets and coloring pages to share with you. There are over 10 pages of fun activities in this bundle including coloring pages, a maze, bookmarks, a complete family game and more! Simply download the file and print the pages on your home printer. You may want to use card-stock if you have it, to make the game board more sturdy.
