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We hope you’re enjoying as much time outdoors as you can this summer! The extended sunshine hours and a long list of activities offer plenty of reasons to have the whole family outside. But the summertime can also force you indoors. Poor air quality days can result from things like unsafe temperatures, high allergy counts, smog, and other adverse weather events.

Keeping air quality in mind is especially important for kids, as they will more quickly feel the effects of allergens, pollution, and extreme heat. Let’s look at some ways you can create fun, safe indoor activities this summer when the outdoors are a no-go.

Tips for Entertaining Kids on Bad Air Quality Days

Indoor Exercises

Help your kids burn off some energy with games and fun exercises indoors. Try out a dance party to their favorite music, or set up an obstacle course in the living room.

A classic game of hide-and-seek is another perfect way to pass the time and get some exercise.

No-Heat Cooking

If it’s hot and muggy outside, you probably won’t want to turn on the oven or stovetop. There are lots of great no-bake recipes out there that are kid-friendly.

Some of our favorites include: fruit popsicles, fruit and cheese kabobs, and pinwheel sandwiches.

Field Trips

Staying indoors doesn’t always have to mean staying cooped up at home.

Take the kids for a field trip to a museum or aquarium. These spaces are typically air conditioned and large enough to keep a comfortable distance from others who are also escaping the heat.

Science Experiments

Fun and education can go together. Try out some simple science experiments like tabletop volcanoes and DIY lava lamps.

We also have some recommendations for simple demonstrations of staying healthy that kids can understand and enjoy.

Optimizing Indoor Air

When you’re staying indoors to escape the unhealthy air outside, you need to be proactive about keeping your home environment safe.

The AprilAire Healthy Air System^® is a three-part approach to Indoor Air Quality. It combines fresh air ventilation, air filtration, and humidity control to keep your home fresh for all your indoor adventures this summer.

Use Find A Pro to contact a Healthy Air Professional to get the AprilAire Healthy Air System^® installed in your home.