We know that self-isolation is very important at this time to help fight the spread of COVID-19 but that doesn’t mean you can’t go for a walk with your kids to get a bit of exercise and some fresh air. For some kids, especially the younger ones can find it a little boring. That’s why your community needs a neighborhood scavenger hunt.

This simple idea will help make your stroll more interesting and provide a fun activity for your kids inside and outside your home. There are a few variations but this is one that you can do every day.

First, have your kids draw or paint an object on a regular piece of paper. It can be a star, a number, a clown or anything else their imagination can think of. It should however be of an object that people can identify.

Once the artwork has been completed, tape it to a window facing the street. It should be large enough so that it can be seen from the sidewalk.

When the kids walk by they can look for the artwork and depending on their age, can track how many drawings they’ve seen or how many of each type of drawing there are. Parents can make this into a fun game by giving their kids a clipboard with lined paper.

Each home can make and tape up a new piece of art every day. Changing the artwork regularly will make it more interesting for your audience.

If you don’t have kids or are not the drawing type, you can always use holiday decorations from Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Halloween. It can even be an old birthday or anniversary banner. Some homes have been using teddy bears and dolls. Use anything that would be of interest to the kids and their families as they walk by.

It’s just a little thing that will help make it a little less boring for everyone during this difficult time.

Brian Presley is a former youth worker, camp counselor and semi-retired stay-at-home dad who operates the parenting website What To Do With The Kids® along with the Facebook page @whattodowiththekids where you’ll find games, crafts, activities and local events in your area.