Activities for Our Children During Our Time at Home
Need some ideas to keep the little ones busy?
I have turned my garage into a messy play area and it keeps my little ones entertained for hours.
Play-dough I have bought plenty of, and a small bowl of water with soap goes a long way to keep them busy. We also eat our breakfast outside on a picnic blanket!
A few moms have sent me some links and pictures, which I have summarised for you below. Here goes!
A variety of websites for both academics and fun
• Scholastic has created a free learn-from-home site with 20+ days of learning and activities: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
• Pretend to travel the world by going on a virtual tour of these 12 famous museums: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
• This is a free curriculum with everything from preschool activities to matric: https://allinonehomeschool.com/
• List of thinking games sorted by grade: https://allinonehomeschool.com/thinking/
• Other free learning websites:
o https://www.starfall.com/h/
o https://www.abcya.com/
o https://www.funbrain.com/
o https://www.splashlearn.com/
o https://www.storylineonline.net/
o https://pbskids.org/
o https://www.highlightskids.com/
o https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
o https://www.coolmath4kids.com/
o http://www.mathgametime.com/
o https://www.uniteforliteracy.com/
o http://www.literactive.com/Home/index.asp
o http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/
o https://www.switchzoo.com/
o https://www.seussville.com/
o https://www.turtlediary.com/
o https://www.e-learningforkids.org/
o http://onemorestory.com
Mom Lydia and her bag of tricks
Mom Lydia made this awesome video, which has some excellent suggestions:
You can follow her for more here:
Instagram: @newbieparentslvb
Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/newbieparentslvb/
YouTube channel: Newbie Parents https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnG6ML8JWIfL2eAwvTK_nxw
Arts & Crafts with Artsjamming in Cape Town
There are a few small businesses that make arts and crafts goodies and can even deliver to your door.
Business Mommy Leora Hessen from Artjamming is offering the following:
1. Art and biscuit icing: Girls pack @ R200.00 per pack
2. Art and biscuit icing: Boys pack @ R200.00 per pack
Includes: a box of DIY iced biscuits; 6 themed biscuits; piping bags filled with colours, sprinkles and instructions; a set of fun art activity sheets that will help strengthen fine motor skills; a tub of fun foam; and a set of watercolour paints.
3. Bumper arts and crafts pack @ R250 per pack
Includes: 20 worksheets, activities and tips; paints; pencil crayons; clay; stickers; glue; fun foam; and more)
In order to get these to you in the safest possible way, Leonora says:
You may either collect directly from us (we will bring this out to you) or at Artjamming studios (free parking under 15 minutes or we will bring it out directly to your car). Alternatively, we will offer a delivery service to your door.
Delivery Fees:
R50.00 within 5km of Sea Point
R80.00 within 10km of Sea Point
For further than 10km, you can send your location for an accurate price.
Contact her via email at: leora@artjamming.co.za
A few schedule ideas to fill the day
Here are some more ideas to help you work out the best plans for your family:
In between the schedules and the washing of hands, stay safe and remember to just have fun.
Elana
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