Social Distancing LearningResources + More

Many of you have asked us for more resources like links, ideas, recommendations and sample schedules for your little one(s) during this time. Keep in mind that rotating these activities plus reading your child's response to them is key. I personally have a list and I scratch the online resources and activities off once I've used it for the week. In addition, if your child was sent home school work, like worksheets, make sure to keep them exciting. As someone who previously taught middle school for seven years, learning needs to be fun! Worksheets will get boring and will make your child restless. Try doing worksheets outside, or have a lunch picnic or do brain breaks every so often.

Below we have broken everything up in categories:

Schedules:

Keep in mind that these are just templates that you can play around with and don't feel you need to stick by them every single day. See how your little one is feeling and the mood he/she is in.

Online Resources:

Scholastics

Brain Pop Jr.

Newslea

Mystery Science

Spelling City (use code: VSCFREEGO)

PBS Learning

National Geo Kids

Storyline Online

Highlight Kids

Make Me Genius

Starfall

The Magic School Bus

Cool Math

ABCya

The KIDZ Page

Funbrain

NGAkids Art Zone

BBC History for Kids

The Happy Scientist

KidsReads

Youngzine

Fuel the Brain

Mr. Nussbaum

Exploratorium

Turtle Diary

Sesame Street

Fun Fonix

Seussville

Tvokids

The Story Starter

NASA Kids Club

Smithsonian Learning Lab

Study Jams

Magic Tree House

DOGO News

Science Bob

Zoo Safari

Yoga

Music Class Online

The Busy Toddler

The Mama Notes

Mothercould Sensory Play

The Crafty Classroom

GooNoodle

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Indoor Activity Resources:

1. Make it a family game night

2. Create a fort in your living room out of blankets or cardboard boxes.

3. Camp outside, make s'mores and tell stories

4. Screen your favorite movie in the living room

5. Host a special talent show with your family

6. Create your own scavenger hunt

7. Bake your own pizza or cookies

8. Build an indoor obstacle course in your living or playroom

9. Host a contest only the family can participate in - Who can get dressed the fastest, etc

10. Have an indoor picnic

11. Workout together. Kids love modeling behavior so let them join you on a simple workout like Yoga, running, cycling, etc.

12. Host a cook-off, with all families members participating by making their favorite dish

Links for more ideas:

• https://www.bambinadiaries.com/post/how-to-keep-my-toddler-busy

• https://www.bambinadiaries.com/post/activities-to-keep-your-los-busy-during-a-hurricane

• https://www.toddlerapproved.com/2016/07/25-quick-activities-to-burn-off-toddler.html?m=1

• https://www.parents.com/fun/activities/secrets-of-fun-families/

• https://afineparent.com/lighten-up/fun-things-to-do-with-kids.html

• https://pintsizedtreasures.com/25-fun-ways-to-play-with-kids/

• https://familyeguide.com/boredom-busters-110-fun-at-home-activities-for-families-kids-2/

• https://www.toucanbox.com/activities/fun-things-to-do-at-home-with-your-

• kidshttp://www.phitworld.org/Benefits_of_Physical_Activity/Play_Time/40__Ways_Kids.htm

• https://zenhabits.net/100-ways-to-have-fun-with-your-kids-for/

• https://lifeasaramblingredhead.com/2020/03/16/50-things-to-do-to-keep-the-kids-busy/

• https://themamanotes.com/category/kid-and-baby/learning-development/

• https://busytoddler.com/2017/07/playing-preschool-homeschool-preschool/

• https://thecraftyclassroom.com/homeschool-printables/

• https://theeverymom.com/best-educational-kids-tv-shows-by-age/

• https://theeverymom.com/etsy-toys-for-babies-and-toddlers/

• https://theeverymom.com/coronavirus-school-closures-how-to-get-through/

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