Coronavirus: How people at home are passing the time

April 1, 2020 | 2:30 AM

Erin Cederlind and her boys and made “stained glass windows” for an art project this week, bringing happiness to their home as the sun spread the colors across their living room floor.

WTOP's Frank Hanrahan's daughters, Lila and Penny, take a wagon ride around the block. — WTOP's Frank Hanrahan's daughters Lila and Penny, take a wagon ride around the neighborhood.

Some time this summer you may see this yellow tandem bike or one of the Schwinn bicycles on the road in Ocean City. Owner Bill Cook is prepping them for the day when he can get to the beach and ride.

Puzzles are helping some families pass the time.

This family took a stroll around the neighborhood to see the cherry blossoms locally.

Many dog owners are filling some of this time with extra walks.

Many families are using this time to bond, like this one during a meal outside.

Playing board games is one way families are avoiding boredom.

Time at home doesn't mean learning stops.

A little drawing was on tap.

Parents are teaching a few practical cleaning skills while at home.

Happy hour with friends.

"My final roll. Got lucky With double ones!"

Working it! Only 1,000 pieces. — Working it!

Here is our son Jasper Lee Christopher and his dad John Lee set up for a PK4 Shining Stars lesson with Awesome Teachers Ms. Dilara & Ms. Larios! They are learning about the height of Mt. Everest and the continent of Asia! How exciting that the learning continues. Thank heaven!

Hopscotch squares await players in one area neighborhood.

Painting and home improvement activities are some of the ways people are making the most of their time at home.

This dog leads its human for a walk near Lake Accotink in Springfield, Virginia.

This person enjoys a sunset reflecting off Lake Accotink in Springfield, Virginia.

Many people in the area are taking this time to treat the inside of their homes to a fresh coat of paint.

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With the world changing because of coronavirus and people staying at home around Virginia, Maryland and D.C., WTOP wants know what you are doing.

Show us how you and your family are spending your time as you stay at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Send WTOP your photos and short videos to talkback@wtop.com.

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