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🇬🇧🔗🏕️https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
Nature-related activities and educational resources.
Big History ProjectBig History Project
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Big History Project, aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Toy TheaterToy Theater
🇬🇧🔗https://toytheater.com/
Educational online games for younger kids.
DK Find OutDK Find Out
🇬🇧🔗https://www.dkfindout.com/
Online encyclopedia with activities and quizzes.
TwinklTwinkl
🇬🇧🔗https://www.twinkl.co.uk
Educational resources, especially printable worksheets. Some free downloads. Free month subscription using this code: UK TWINKL HELPS or PARENTSTWINKLHELPS
Paw Print BadgesPaw Print Badges
🇬🇧🔗https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Paw Print Badges- Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Outdoor Classroom DayOutdoor Classroom Day
🔗https://outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
Hundreds of ideas for outdoor play and taking lessons outdoors. Make sure if children are being home-schooled you include 15 mins recess for every 45 mins instruction. (Resources in 15 languages).
World GeographyWorld Geography
🔗https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Play ideas to do at home, outdoor lesson ideas for school, or guidance on making time outdoors part of every child’s day
TinkercadTinkercad
🔗https://www.tinkercad.com/
From AutoDesk - free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-activities.html
Kids science activities.
Five Minute MumFive Minute Mum
🔗 📝https://fiveminutemum.com/
BLOG: Five minute fun activities for busy people to do with little kids. Five minute set up, five minute clear up is the theme.
The Artful ParentThe Artful Parent
🔗📝https://artfulparent.com/
BLOG: Guides and tips for art activities.
Red Ted ArtRed Ted Art
🔗📝https://www.redtedart.com
BLOG:Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination TreeThe Imagination Tree
🔗 📝https://theimaginationtree.com
BLOG: Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Virtual ToursVirtual Tours
List of Virtual ToursList of Virtual Tours
🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YfcmgRDbP-Kfrh0-jTyFP2fNWsbNXdJAemblLiCRHdA/edit
List of Virtual Tours of museums and zoos and other cultural places.
Smithsonian AnimalsSmithsonian Animals
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-079.html
Smithsonian Animal Tour
Smithsonian DinosaurSmithsonian Dinosaur
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-029.html
Smithsonian Dinosaur Tour
LouvreLouvre
🔗https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Louvre Art Museum, Paris
Uffizi GalleriesUffizi Galleries
🔗https://g.co/arts/YNKYhdMiRcEu8axc6
Uffizi Galleries, Italy
National GalleryNational Gallery
🔗https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours
National Gallery, London
Brighton Royal PavilionBrighton Royal Pavilion
🔗https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/whattosee/virtual-tour/
Brighton Royal Pavilion
Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
🔗https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace
Buckingham Palace, London
Communities and GroupsCommunities and Groups
FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEASFAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326
Home activities for kidsHome activities for kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/876013606173448/
Fun, activities and education for kids at homeFun, activities and education for kids at home
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/593701314558951/
Kids' Activities for During LockdownKids' Activities for During Lockdown
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/823672224818823/
Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/indoorswithkids/
Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UKFamily lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
👨👩👦🇬🇧: https://www.facebook.com/groups/670287490403923/
Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/512281423007895/
kids crafts & diy ideaskids crafts & diy ideas
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/325056278158030/
Isolation Activities for KidsIsolation Activities for Kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/578686586068826/
Coronavirus School closures-kids activitiesCoronavirus School closures-kids activities
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/328254331465481/
Keeping Kids Busy in IsolationKeeping Kids Busy in Isolation
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1541118002710081/
Keeping Kids Busy and LearningKeeping Kids Busy and Learning
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/activelittles
💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)
Make-up-a-voice ActivityMake-up-a-voice Activity
💡🔗Learn about voice acting and then try to improvise a voice for each character.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/make-up-a-voice-activity
Banish-boredom Printable JournalBanish-boredom Printable Journal
💡🔗A list-making journal to prepare you for boredom, plus wise words by wise people about boredom.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/banishing-boredom
7-day Challenge Printable Journal7-day Challenge Printable Journal
💡🔗A journal inviting kids, 8-year olds and older, to take on a daily challenge and track it for a week.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/day-challenge-printable-journal
Space Colonization Printable ActivitySpace Colonization Printable Activity
💡🔗Watch fascinating videos about space colonization and then try to design your own space colony.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/space-colonization-printable-journal-watch-learn
Song + Art ProjectSong + Art Project
🏃♀️🏃♂️In the morning, learn to sing a folk song. If it contains words/objects/concepts/instruments the children don’t know, learn about them together.
In the afternoon, make an art project based on the song. Draw, build a model of an item from the song, make the song in Lego.
Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.
🏃♀️🏃♂️Think of an open-air activity that can be done with no materials, or with materials you bring with you. Choose a location in your area and walk there. Save the GPS coordinates and do the activity. Take pictures! Bring home the coordinates and pictures and then post them on a local parent’s Internet group. Other families can go to the same place.
Do not leave items at the site; repeated handling of them can spread virus particles.
In order to respect social distancing, the parents can organise between themselves (“we’ll go this afternoon, you go tomorrow”) or just plan that if someone else is there, that they will continue walking past and come back in a half hour.
Make a maze with forest materials.Make a maze with forest materials.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Set up a target, visitors throw pinecones at it. Find a tri-corner of three counties, and learn about map coloring there.
Offer Short LessonsOffer Short Lessons
💡If you can give short lessons to children who are being home educated (you don’t have to be an educator, could be an instrument, a story from history, etc.), please email Tim Cook
✉️ [email protected]
Other Helpful InformationOther Helpful Information
National Trust Free Parks & GardensNational Trust Free Parks & Gardens
🇬🇧🔗https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
The National Trust is keeping its parks and gardens open for free during social distancing.
RSPB Nature Reserves Open for FreeRSPB Nature Reserves Open for Free
🇬🇧🔗https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/stories/coronavirus/
The RSPB is keeping the majority of its nature reserves open and is waiving car parking charges until further notice (visitor centres and cafes are closed, however).
Education and LearningEducation and Learning
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/educational-content
Mental HealthMental Health
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/mental-health
Young MindsYoung Minds
🇬🇧🔗https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/
This organisation aims to ensure all young people get the best possible mental health support.
For childrenFor children
Fischy MusicFischy Music
🔗https://www.youtube.com/user/Fischymusic
Fischy Music. Free music video website for children’s emotional and mental wellbeing. Online assemblies on YouTube every Monday morning at 11am (primary aged children and families).
Child and Adolescent Mental Health AdviceChild and Adolescent Mental Health Advice
🔗https://www.dropbox.com/s/389s08v6kflosyf/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf?dl=0&mc_cid=cdc03b607d&mc_eid:=3f078d562d
Advice from the University of Reading and University of Oxford for young people to manage their mental health during the pandemic
For ParentsFor Parents
Parent Zone Crisis MessagingParent Zone Crisis Messaging
🔗https://parentzone.org.uk/parent-zone-crisis-messenger
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text PARENTZONE to 85258.
Child MindChild Mind
🔗https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Clinical and supportive resources - Resources for parents struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries
Child Mind Institute Live ChatsChild Mind Institute Live Chats
🔗https://www.facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute/live/
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians - Live Chats that parents have access to with clinicians that discuss children and parents health
Co-parenting in CoronavirusCo-parenting in Coronavirus
🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-busting/202003/co-parenting-and-the-coronavirus
Co-parenting and Coronavirus- Article discusses how separated parents can bridge their differences during the pandemic
Potential In MePotential In Me
🔗https://potentialin.me/families-online/
Potential in Me are running an online support group for parents & carers of kids in adolescence (8-25). We’re running personal development workshops, community connection calls and a limited amount of one-to-one coaching support.
DevieCoachDevieCoach
🔗https://deviecoach.com/
Free mobile app that delivers research-based daily support for parents at home with young children in the form of automated 2-5 min chats. All content based on RCT-validated.
General support for parentsGeneral support for parents
Dads RockDads Rock
🔗https://www.dadsrock.org.uk/
Dads Rock! Supporting fathers across Scotland.
Parenting Across ScotlandParenting Across Scotland
🔗https://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/info-for-families/coronavirus/
Parenting across Scotland- Provides guides for the family.
Barnardo Whatsapp ToolBarnardo Whatsapp Tool
🔗https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FU1VhPd7zmmQJF2kwIMUeWFzqLuBbEpc
Barnardo's pilot of WhatsApp as a service delivery tool. Guidance, policy, lessons learned, etc.
Dads Rock will be running online workshops, such as Antenatal for Dads to be, Antenatal for Mums to be, Feeding, sleeping and hairstyle workshops.
Parenting NIParenting NI
🔗https://www.parentingni.org/
Parenting NI established in 1979, as the Parents Advice Centre, provides free support for parents across Northern Ireland.
Parent InfoParent Info
🔗https://parentinfo.org/
Help and advice for families in a digital world
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
Social Networks and CommunicationSocial Networks and Communication
Chatting/Communicating with otherChatting/Communicating with other
MushMush
🇬🇧🔗https://letsmush.com/
GovStart 2019 startup Mush is the local social network for mums. They can swap advice and tips on how to deal with the virus.
Positive Birth Under COVID-19Positive Birth Under COVID-19
🔗https://m.facebook.com/groups/204187680864008/
Parenting & Childcare
Resources and tools for guardians and parents to useResources and tools for guardians and parents to use
💬 WhatsApp Chat for Childcare sectibon 💬💬 WhatsApp Chat for Childcare sectibon 💬
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Talking About Coronavirus Talking About Coronavirus
Talking to Children about CoronavirusTalking to Children about Coronavirus
CDC AdviceCDC Advice
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
How to help children cope
Child Mind InstituteChild Mind Institute
🇺🇸🔗https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
Advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.
Health Line GuideHealth Line Guide
🇺🇸🔗https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About the COVID-19 Outbreak
NY Times Coronavirus and KidsNY Times Coronavirus and Kids
🇺🇸🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/coronavirus-kids-talk.html
How to talk to your kid about the outbreak and keeping your anxiety in check
Telegraph Coronavirus and KidsTelegraph Coronavirus and Kids
🇬🇧🔗https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/how-explain-coronavirus-kids-talk-children-about-covid-19/
How to talk to children about Coronavirus, without giving them nightmares.
Project Fear NotProject Fear Not
🔗http://opsafeintl.com/project-fear-not/
Project fear not- Anti-COVID-19 Information for Children
PBS Guide to Talking to Children about CoronavirusPBS Guide to Talking to Children about Coronavirus
🔗https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus- Guide to help parents talk to their children properly about the virus
Kids Friendly Info on CoronavirusKids Friendly Info on Coronavirus
Colouring BooksColouring Books
🌏🔗https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
Coloring book on the Coronavirus for kids. By Manuela Molina. In many languages.
Matt Smeed Guide for KidsMatt Smeed Guide for Kids
🌏🔗https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matt-smeed-b6033922_wellbeing-and-resilience-tookit-for-kids-activity-6647797497831927809--mZ-
Cute wellbeing and resilience guide for kids created by a psychologist
ICAN ResourcesICAN Resources
🇬🇧🔗https://ican.org.uk/a-message-to-our-supporters-on-coronavirus/how-to-talk-to-children-about-coronavirus/
ICAN communication charity with great resources to help speak to children about Coronavirus.
Coronavirus ComicCoronavirus Comic
🇺🇸🔗https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?t=1584661920343
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
How Germs SpreadHow Germs Spread
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/see-germs-spread-mark-rober
How To See Germs Spread (Coronavirus) with Mark Rober
Hand washingHand washing
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-soap-and-water-kills-coronavirus
“Plain old soap and water absolutely annihilate Coronavirus.” – Vox
📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QKrFxahFC4
Proper hand washing
Social DistancingSocial Distancing
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/coronavirus-covid-19-social-distancing-soap-pandemic
Coronavirus COVID-19: What is social distancing?
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-guide.html
Live Science “ultimate kids’ guide to the new Coronavirus”- Answers from science to all the questions.
Make your own soapMake your own soap
🌏🔗https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/hidden-surprise-diy-soap-how-to-wash-your-hands
How to make your own soap against Coronavirus.
Brain PopBrain Pop
🌏 🔗https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
All you need to know. Quizzes, animations and more.
Baby Sharky: Wash Your HandsBaby Sharky: Wash Your Hands
📺🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89nN03pBzI
"Wash Your Hands", from the makers of "Baby Shark"
Spun OutSpun Out
🇮🇪🔗 https://spunout.ie/
SpunOut.ie is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people.- Ireland
Preparing for the OutbreakPreparing for the Outbreak
For learning how to prepare for the outbreakFor learning how to prepare for the outbreak
See also:See also:
🔗coronavirustechhandbook.com/advice
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/hygiene
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/food
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/isolation-toolkit
CDC Advice for ParentsCDC Advice for Parents
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools-faq.html
CDC advice for parents
Live Q&A with Scotland's First MinisterLive Q&A with Scotland's First Minister
🔗https://twitter.com/YoungScot/status/1240942821219188736?s=19
Live Q&A with Scotland’s First Minister @ScotGovFM and National Clinical Director @jasonleitch
ChildcareChildcare
SiteEanderSiteEander
🇪🇺🔗https://www.siteinander.com
SitEinander is a hyper-local social network in Europe specifically designed for nearby parents to help each other.
Legal Forms and Templates for Fostering in case of illnessLegal Forms and Templates for Fostering in case of illness
🔗🇮🇪https://join.slack.com/share/IVDKJ6WH0/pxcCVsGpmmIcNmF8iguWH8dR/enQtOTk5NjY0MjM0NTc4LWVlMjVmM2E4NWEyYjVmNDU2NzQyMzY0MTgwYmYyYzMwY2JiNjk4ZmEwYWYzZjFmNzY5YTYzY2I5YzVhMzlkNDQ
Helpful Engineering channel #project-kids-in-crisis- An idea to create a set of reusable legal forms/templates for families to use for full-time hosting/fostering a child of a healthcare worker or hospitalized patient.
Rally Round MeRally Round Me
🌏🔗https://rallyroundme.com/
Online tool that family, friends and communities can use to support people they care about. Everyone in a network can share and discuss jobs and volunteer to help out.
UK Government Advice on ChildcareUK Government Advice on Childcare
🇬🇧🔗https://www.gov.uk/government/news/free-childcare-offers-to-continue-during-coronavirus-closures
The UK Government will continue to pay funding to local authorities for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds
Family Support NIFamily Support NI
🇬🇧🔗https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/ -
Government backed service directory of all registered childcare providers along with all services that provide support for children and families in NI.
YoopiesYoopies
🇬🇧🔗https://www.yoopies.co.uk emergency, last minute, volunteer childcare available. Free use of the platform for NHS staff.
Your Baby DoctorYour Baby Doctor
🇺🇸🔗https://twitter.com/yourbabydoctor/status/1237966097485193220
Informal Seattle based.Babysitting exchange during school closure if parents are unable to self isolate.
Mutual ChildcareMutual Childcare
Wiggle RoomWiggle Room
🇺🇸🔗https://www.wiggleroomnow.com/
Wiggle Room is a new app designed to help people manage a network of informal childcare.
Childcare Coop for DoctorsChildcare Coop for Doctors
🇬🇧 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUL1b4tDUf8ICDEmRBDTHu7AikLs1sSyB54wny0F8SUWu_gw/viewform
Childcare for doctors co-op
Childcare CoopChildcare Coop
🔗https://childcarecoop.org/
Easily schedule childcare with other people, if you're in the situation where the schools have closed, but you still have to go to work.
KoruKidsKoruKids
🇬🇧🔗www.korukids.co.uk
KoruKids is looking at nanny share options for families.
Routines and SchedulesRoutines and Schedules
Mansour's MusingsMansour's Musings
🌏🔗https://kfahttps://coronavirustechhandbook.com/homen.iheart.com/featured/mansour-s-musings/content/2020-03-15-try-this-covid-19-daily-schedule-to-keep-your-kids-from-going-stir-crazy/
Try this COVID-19 daily schedule to keep your kids from going stir crazy.
LitterBox ComicsLitterBox Comics
🌏🔗https://twitter.com/LitterboxComics/status/1239003086569582592
COVID-19 daily schedule
Jesse, Lucia, Giacomo's Daily ScheduleJesse, Lucia, Giacomo's Daily Schedule
🌏🔗https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13AB1SSmKR-mO3yyxKh5w2EJrzq6vfbjY4QlB-GDTzUA/edit?usp=sharing
Two people working full-time with a 3-year-old at home (will update with learnings as we go). Put in a 15-min cocktail break for the pleasure of it
Fun and ActivitiesFun and Activities
AdviceAdvice
CPR Staying at Home with KidsCPR Staying at Home with Kids
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/17/what-to-do-with-kids-at-home-on-coronavirus-break-mental-health-for-parents-too/
What To Do With Kids At Home On Coronavirus Break For Who Knows How Long (Without Losing It)
Yoopies Guide for ParentsYoopies Guide for Parents
🇬🇧🔗https://yoopies.co.uk/c/press-centre/stayhomesavelives-guide-for-parents
How to stay home" guide for parents including homeschooling, keeping in touch with friends/family, answering difficult questions kids pose.
CDC Childhood adviceCDC Childhood advice
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fchildren-faq.html
CDC Childhood advice
Quarantine Parenting AdviceQuarantine Parenting Advice
🔗https://bit.ly/CSDPQuar
Digital Parenting Advice for Quarantined Families: Five helpful tips for staying sane while sharing space, time and wifi. Plus register for FREE Digital Sanity Summit & Get one-on-one help.
UNICEF Advice for ParentsUNICEF Advice for Parents
🔗https://www.unicef.org/stories/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-sho inuld-know
What UNICEF says parents should know about Coronavirus.
Keeping the Kids ConnectedKeeping the Kids Connected
🇬🇧🔗https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/keeping-kids-connected-entertained-during-covid-19-school-monday/?trackingId=JMnqph8UtklVPpxQ3TMRdw%3D%3D
Keeping the Kids Connected and Entertained During the COVID-19 School Shut Down
Resources and Lists of ActivitiesResources and Lists of Activities
National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Kids
🇬🇧🔗https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/🇬🇧🔗 https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
BBC Bitesize Daily LessonsBBC Bitesize Daily Lessons
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons
Educational videos and activities for kids of school age.
BBC CBeebiesBBC CBeebies
🇬🇧https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
Games, puzzles, videos and radio for younger kids.
BBC CBBCBBC CBBC
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/
Games, quizzes, videos and other cool stuff for older kids.
World at HomeWorld at Home
🌏🔗https://worldathome.net
Tool for parents, carers and kids to find useful activities, information and ideas.
Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working RemotelyEnrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
🌏🔗https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/edit?usp=sharing
This google sheet provides a list of activities that children can do while they stay at home. You can also add activities to the⁸ list.
Little Light BulbsLittle Light Bulbs
🌱🌏🔗🎬https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/
- Printable journals and educational 'zines'.A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
- Printable journals and educational 'zines'.
Printable journals and educational 'zines'.
Printable journals and educational 'zines'. - A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.
A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.
A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities. - Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Audible Free Audio StoriesAudible Free Audio Stories
🔗 https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Audio stories and books for free.
Nature DetectivesNature Detectives
🇬🇧🔗🏕️https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
Nature-related activities and educational resources.
Big History ProjectBig History Project
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Big History Project, aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Toy TheaterToy Theater
🇬🇧🔗https://toytheater.com/
Educational online games for younger kids.
DK Find OutDK Find Out
🇬🇧🔗https://www.dkfindout.com/
Online encyclopedia with activities and quizzes.
TwinklTwinkl
🇬🇧🔗https://www.twinkl.co.uk
Educational resources, especially printable worksheets. Some free downloads. Free month subscription using this code: UK TWINKL HELPS or PARENTSTWINKLHELPS
Paw Print BadgesPaw Print Badges
🇬🇧🔗https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Paw Print Badges- Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Outdoor Classroom DayOutdoor Classroom Day
🔗https://outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
Hundreds of ideas for outdoor play and taking lessons outdoors. Make sure if children are being home-schooled you include 15 mins recess for every 45 mins instruction. (Resources in 15 languages).
World GeographyWorld Geography
🔗https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Play ideas to do at home, outdoor lesson ideas for school, or guidance on making time outdoors part of every child’s day
TinkercadTinkercad
🔗https://www.tinkercad.com/
From AutoDesk - free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-activities.html
Kids science activities.
Five Minute MumFive Minute Mum
🔗 📝https://fiveminutemum.com/
BLOG: Five minute fun activities for busy people to do with little kids. Five minute set up, five minute clear up is the theme.
The Artful ParentThe Artful Parent
🔗📝https://artfulparent.com/
BLOG: Guides and tips for art activities.
Red Ted ArtRed Ted Art
🔗📝https://www.redtedart.com
BLOG:Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination TreeThe Imagination Tree
🔗 📝https://theimaginationtree.com
BLOG: Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Virtual ToursVirtual Tours
List of Virtual ToursList of Virtual Tours
🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YfcmgRDbP-Kfrh0-jTyFP2fNWsbNXdJAemblLiCRHdA/edit
List of Virtual Tours of museums and zoos and other cultural places.
Smithsonian AnimalsSmithsonian Animals
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-079.html
Smithsonian Animal Tour
Smithsonian DinosaurSmithsonian Dinosaur
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-029.html
Smithsonian Dinosaur Tour
LouvreLouvre
🔗https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Louvre Art Museum, Paris
Uffizi GalleriesUffizi Galleries
🔗https://g.co/arts/YNKYhdMiRcEu8axc6
Uffizi Galleries, Italy
National GalleryNational Gallery
🔗https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours
National Gallery, London
Brighton Royal PavilionBrighton Royal Pavilion
🔗https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/whattosee/virtual-tour/
Brighton Royal Pavilion
Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
🔗https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace
Buckingham Palace, London
Communities and GroupsCommunities and Groups
FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEASFAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326
Home activities for kidsHome activities for kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/876013606173448/
Fun, activities and education for kids at homeFun, activities and education for kids at home
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/593701314558951/
Kids' Activities for During LockdownKids' Activities for During Lockdown
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/823672224818823/
Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/indoorswithkids/
Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UKFamily lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
👨👩👦🇬🇧: https://www.facebook.com/groups/670287490403923/
Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/512281423007895/
kids crafts & diy ideaskids crafts & diy ideas
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/325056278158030/
Isolation Activities for KidsIsolation Activities for Kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/578686586068826/
Coronavirus School closures-kids activitiesCoronavirus School closures-kids activities
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/328254331465481/
Keeping Kids Busy in IsolationKeeping Kids Busy in Isolation
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1541118002710081/
Keeping Kids Busy and LearningKeeping Kids Busy and Learning
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/activelittles
💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)
Make-up-a-voice ActivityMake-up-a-voice Activity
💡🔗Learn about voice acting and then try to improvise a voice for each character.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/make-up-a-voice-activity
Banish-boredom Printable JournalBanish-boredom Printable Journal
💡🔗A list-making journal to prepare you for boredom, plus wise words by wise people about boredom.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/banishing-boredom
7-day Challenge Printable Journal7-day Challenge Printable Journal
💡🔗A journal inviting kids, 8-year olds and older, to take on a daily challenge and track it for a week.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/day-challenge-printable-journal
Space Colonization Printable ActivitySpace Colonization Printable Activity
💡🔗Watch fascinating videos about space colonization and then try to design your own space colony.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/space-colonization-printable-journal-watch-learn
Song + Art ProjectSong + Art Project
🏃♀️🏃♂️In the morning, learn to sing a folk song. If it contains words/objects/concepts/instruments the children don’t know, learn about them together.
In the afternoon, make an art project based on the song. Draw, build a model of an item from the song, make the song in Lego.
Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.
🏃♀️🏃♂️Think of an open-air activity that can be done with no materials, or with materials you bring with you. Choose a location in your area and walk there. Save the GPS coordinates and do the activity. Take pictures! Bring home the coordinates and pictures and then post them on a local parent’s Internet group. Other families can go to the same place.
Do not leave items at the site; repeated handling of them can spread virus particles.
In order to respect social distancing, the parents can organise between themselves (“we’ll go this afternoon, you go tomorrow”) or just plan that if someone else is there, that they will continue walking past and come back in a half hour.
Make a maze with forest materials.Make a maze with forest materials.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Set up a target, visitors throw pinecones at it. Find a tri-corner of three counties, and learn about map coloring there.
Offer Short LessonsOffer Short Lessons
💡If you can give short lessons to children who are being home educated (you don’t have to be an educator, could be an instrument, a story from history, etc.), please email Tim Cook
✉️ [email protected]
Other Helpful InformationOther Helpful Information
National Trust Free Parks & GardensNational Trust Free Parks & Gardens
🇬🇧🔗https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
The National Trust is keeping its parks and gardens open for free during social distancing.
RSPB Nature Reserves Open for FreeRSPB Nature Reserves Open for Free
🇬🇧🔗https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/stories/coronavirus/
The RSPB is keeping the majority of its nature reserves open and is waiving car parking charges until further notice (visitor centres and cafes are closed, however).
Education and LearningEducation and Learning
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/educational-content
Mental HealthMental Health
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/mental-health
Young MindsYoung Minds
🇬🇧🔗https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/
This organisation aims to ensure all young people get the best possible mental health support.
For childrenFor children
Fischy MusicFischy Music
🔗https://www.youtube.com/user/Fischymusic
Fischy Music. Free music video website for children’s emotional and mental wellbeing. Online assemblies on YouTube every Monday morning at 11am (primary aged children and families).
Child and Adolescent Mental Health AdviceChild and Adolescent Mental Health Advice
🔗https://www.dropbox.com/s/389s08v6kflosyf/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf?dl=0&mc_cid=cdc03b607d&mc_eid:=3f078d562d
Advice from the University of Reading and University of Oxford for young people to manage their mental health during the pandemic
For ParentsFor Parents
Parent Zone Crisis MessagingParent Zone Crisis Messaging
🔗https://parentzone.org.uk/parent-zone-crisis-messenger
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text PARENTZONE to 85258.
Child MindChild Mind
🔗https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Clinical and supportive resources - Resources for parents struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries
Child Mind Institute Live ChatsChild Mind Institute Live Chats
🔗https://www.facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute/live/
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians - Live Chats that parents have access to with clinicians that discuss children and parents health
Co-parenting in CoronavirusCo-parenting in Coronavirus
🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-busting/202003/co-parenting-and-the-coronavirus
Co-parenting and Coronavirus- Article discusses how separated parents can bridge their differences during the pandemic
Potential In MePotential In Me
🔗https://potentialin.me/families-online/
Potential in Me are running an online support group for parents & carers of kids in adolescence (8-25). We’re running personal development workshops, community connection calls and a limited amount of one-to-one coaching support.
DevieCoachDevieCoach
🔗https://deviecoach.com/
Free mobile app that delivers research-based daily support for parents at home with young children in the form of automated 2-5 min chats. All content based on RCT-validated.
General support for parentsGeneral support for parents
Dads RockDads Rock
🔗https://www.dadsrock.org.uk/
Dads Rock! Supporting fathers across Scotland.
Parenting Across ScotlandParenting Across Scotland
🔗https://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/info-for-families/coronavirus/
Parenting across Scotland- Provides guides for the family.
Barnardo Whatsapp ToolBarnardo Whatsapp Tool
🔗https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FU1VhPd7zmmQJF2kwIMUeWFzqLuBbEpc
Barnardo's pilot of WhatsApp as a service delivery tool. Guidance, policy, lessons learned, etc.
Dads Rock will be running online workshops, such as Antenatal for Dads to be, Antenatal for Mums to be, Feeding, sleeping and hairstyle workshops.
Parenting NIParenting NI
🔗https://www.parentingni.org/
Parenting NI established in 1979, as the Parents Advice Centre, provides free support for parents across Northern Ireland.
Parent InfoParent Info
🔗https://parentinfo.org/
Help and advice for families in a digital world
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
Social Networks and CommunicationSocial Networks and Communication
Chatting/Communicating with otherChatting/Communicating with other
MushMush
🇬🇧🔗https://letsmush.com/
GovStart 2019 startup Mush is the local social network for mums. They can swap advice and tips on how to deal with the virus.
Positive Birth Under COVID-19Positive Birth Under COVID-19
🔗https://m.facebook.com/groups/204187680864008/
Facebook group supporting those who are going to give birth in the time of Coronavirus.
FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEASFAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS
🔗https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326/
Facebook group for Family Lockdown tips and ideas
Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UKFamily lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
🇬🇧🔗https://www.facebook.com/groups/670287490403923/
Facebook Group for Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
CampaignsCampaigns
In this TogetherIn this Together
🇦🇪🔗#InThisTogetherDubai, A social media campaign that links all education community members together to share their ideas and practices and support each other
SafeguardingSafeguarding
Safeguarding AdviceSafeguarding Advice
🔗https://medium.com/@catherineknibbs/what-are-the-issues-to-consider-working-online-with-children-young-people-during-covid-19-66cd53254d58
What are the issues to consider working online with children/young people during Coronavirus outbreak
Internet MattersInternet Matters
🔗https://www.internetmatters.org/
Helping parents keep their children safe online
Safeguarding for Music TuitionSafeguarding for Music Tuition
🔗https://274483.temp-dns.com/upload/Connect_Resound_Safeguarding_for_synchonous_online_music_tuition_final.pdf
Safeguarding: synchronous online music tuition
Online CompassOnline Compass
🔗https://swgfl.org.uk/products/online-compass/
Online Compass produced by SWGfL (who also run online safety mark for schools) Online Compass is an online-safety self-review tool designed for organisations working with children and young people. It helps assess your current practice and provides guidance for ongoing development re online policies/procedures etc. Nb the resources are in the process of being updated so some links don’t work.
Safety while online
https://www.scrtracker.com/blog/how-can-we-keep-students-safe-as-their-internet-usage-increases
Parenting & Childcare
Resources and tools for guardians and parents to useResources and tools for guardians and parents to use
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Talking About Coronavirus Talking About Coronavirus
Talking to Children about CoronavirusTalking to Children about Coronavirus
CDC AdviceCDC Advice
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
How to help children cope
Child Mind InstituteChild Mind Institute
🇺🇸🔗https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
Advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.
Health Line GuideHealth Line Guide
🇺🇸🔗https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About the COVID-19 Outbreak
NY Times Coronavirus and KidsNY Times Coronavirus and Kids
🇺🇸🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/coronavirus-kids-talk.html
How to talk to your kid about the outbreak and keeping your anxiety in check
Telegraph Coronavirus and KidsTelegraph Coronavirus and Kids
🇬🇧🔗https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/how-explain-coronavirus-kids-talk-children-about-covid-19/
How to talk to children about Coronavirus, without giving them nightmares.
Project Fear NotProject Fear Not
🔗http://opsafeintl.com/project-fear-not/
Project fear not- Anti-COVID-19 Information for Children
PBS Guide to Talking to Children about CoronavirusPBS Guide to Talking to Children about Coronavirus
🔗https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus- Guide to help parents talk to their children properly about the virus
Kids Friendly Info on CoronavirusKids Friendly Info on Coronavirus
Colouring BooksColouring Books
🌏🔗https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
Coloring book on the Coronavirus for kids. By Manuela Molina. In many languages.
Matt Smeed Guide for KidsMatt Smeed Guide for Kids
🌏🔗https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matt-smeed-b6033922_wellbeing-and-resilience-tookit-for-kids-activity-6647797497831927809--mZ-
Cute wellbeing and resilience guide for kids created by a psychologist
ICAN ResourcesICAN Resources
🇬🇧🔗https://ican.org.uk/a-message-to-our-supporters-on-coronavirus/how-to-talk-to-children-about-coronavirus/
ICAN communication charity with great resources to help speak to children about Coronavirus.
Coronavirus ComicCoronavirus Comic
🇺🇸🔗https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?t=1584661920343
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
How Germs SpreadHow Germs Spread
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/see-germs-spread-mark-rober
How To See Germs Spread (Coronavirus) with Mark Rober
Hand washingHand washing
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-soap-and-water-kills-coronavirus
“Plain old soap and water absolutely annihilate Coronavirus.” – Vox
📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QKrFxahFC4
Proper hand washing
Social DistancingSocial Distancing
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/coronavirus-covid-19-social-distancing-soap-pandemic
Coronavirus COVID-19: What is social distancing?
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-guide.html
Live Science “ultimate kids’ guide to the new Coronavirus”- Answers from science to all the questions.
Make your own soapMake your own soap
🌏🔗https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/hidden-surprise-diy-soap-how-to-wash-your-hands
How to make your own soap against Coronavirus.
Brain PopBrain Pop
🌏 🔗https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
All you need to know. Quizzes, animations and more.
Baby Sharky: Wash Your HandsBaby Sharky: Wash Your Hands
📺🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89nN03pBzI
"Wash Your Hands", from the makers of "Baby Shark"
Spun OutSpun Out
🇮🇪🔗 https://spunout.ie/
SpunOut.ie is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people.- Ireland
Preparing for the OutbreakPreparing for the Outbreak
For learning how to prepare for the outbreakFor learning how to prepare for the outbreak
See also:See also:
🔗coronavirustechhandbook.com/advice
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/hygiene
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/food
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/isolation-toolkit
CDC Advice for ParentsCDC Advice for Parents
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools-faq.html
CDC advice for parents
Live Q&A with Scotland's First MinisterLive Q&A with Scotland's First Minister
🔗https://twitter.com/YoungScot/status/1240942821219188736?s=19
Live Q&A with Scotland’s First Minister @ScotGovFM and National Clinical Director @jasonleitch
ChildcareChildcare
SiteEanderSiteEander
🇪🇺🔗https://www.siteinander.com
SitEinander is a hyper-local social network in Europe specifically designed for nearby parents to help each other.
Legal Forms and Templates for Fostering in case of illnessLegal Forms and Templates for Fostering in case of illness
🔗🇮🇪https://join.slack.com/share/IVDKJ6WH0/pxcCVsGpmmIcNmF8iguWH8dR/enQtOTk5NjY0MjM0NTc4LWVlMjVmM2E4NWEyYjVmNDU2NzQyMzY0MTgwYmYyYzMwY2JiNjk4ZmEwYWYzZjFmNzY5YTYzY2I5YzVhMzlkNDQ
Helpful Engineering channel #project-kids-in-crisis- An idea to create a set of reusable legal forms/templates for families to use for full-time hosting/fostering a child of a healthcare worker or hospitalized patient.
Rally Round MeRally Round Me
🌏🔗https://rallyroundme.com/
Online tool that family, friends and communities can use to support people they care about. Everyone in a network can share and discuss jobs and volunteer to help out.
UK Government Advice on ChildcareUK Government Advice on Childcare
🇬🇧🔗https://www.gov.uk/government/news/free-childcare-offers-to-continue-during-coronavirus-closures
The UK Government will continue to pay funding to local authorities for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds
Family Support NIFamily Support NI
🇬🇧🔗https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/ -
Government backed service directory of all registered childcare providers along with all services that provide support for children and families in NI.
YoopiesYoopies
🇬🇧🔗https://www.yoopies.co.uk emergency, last minute, volunteer childcare available. Free use of the platform for NHS staff.
Your Baby DoctorYour Baby Doctor
🇺🇸🔗https://twitter.com/yourbabydoctor/status/1237966097485193220
Informal Seattle based.Babysitting exchange during school closure if parents are unable to self isolate.
Mutual ChildcareMutual Childcare
Wiggle RoomWiggle Room
🇺🇸🔗https://www.wiggleroomnow.com/
Wiggle Room is a new app designed to help people manage a network of informal childcare.
Childcare Coop for DoctorsChildcare Coop for Doctors
🇬🇧 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUL1b4tDUf8ICDEmRBDTHu7AikLs1sSyB54wny0F8SUWu_gw/viewform
Childcare for doctors co-op
Childcare CoopChildcare Coop
🔗https://childcarecoop.org/
Easily schedule childcare with other people, if you're in the situation where the schools have closed, but you still have to go to work.
KoruKidsKoruKids
🇬🇧🔗www.korukids.co.uk
KoruKids is looking at nanny share options for families.
Routines and SchedulesRoutines and Schedules
Mansour's MusingsMansour's Musings
🌏🔗https://kfahttps://coronavirustechhandbook.com/homen.iheart.com/featured/mansour-s-musings/content/2020-03-15-try-this-covid-19-daily-schedule-to-keep-your-kids-from-going-stir-crazy/
Try this COVID-19 daily schedule to keep your kids from going stir crazy.
LitterBox ComicsLitterBox Comics
🌏🔗https://twitter.com/LitterboxComics/status/1239003086569582592
COVID-19 daily schedule
Jesse, Lucia, Giacomo's Daily ScheduleJesse, Lucia, Giacomo's Daily Schedule
🌏🔗https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13AB1SSmKR-mO3yyxKh5w2EJrzq6vfbjY4QlB-GDTzUA/edit?usp=sharing
Two people working full-time with a 3-year-old at home (will update with learnings as we go). Put in a 15-min cocktail break for the pleasure of it
Fun and ActivitiesFun and Activities
AdviceAdvice
CPR Staying at Home with KidsCPR Staying at Home with Kids
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/17/what-to-do-with-kids-at-home-on-coronavirus-break-mental-health-for-parents-too/
What To Do With Kids At Home On Coronavirus Break For Who Knows How Long (Without Losing It)
Yoopies Guide for ParentsYoopies Guide for Parents
🇬🇧🔗https://yoopies.co.uk/c/press-centre/stayhomesavelives-guide-for-parents
How to stay home" guide for parents including homeschooling, keeping in touch with friends/family, answering difficult questions kids pose.
CDC Childhood adviceCDC Childhood advice
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fchildren-faq.html
CDC Childhood advice
Quarantine Parenting AdviceQuarantine Parenting Advice
🔗https://bit.ly/CSDPQuar
Digital Parenting Advice for Quarantined Families: Five helpful tips for staying sane while sharing space, time and wifi. Plus register for FREE Digital Sanity Summit & Get one-on-one help.
UNICEF Advice for ParentsUNICEF Advice for Parents
🔗https://www.unicef.org/stories/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-sho inuld-know
What UNICEF says parents should know about Coronavirus.
Keeping the Kids ConnectedKeeping the Kids Connected
🇬🇧🔗https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/keeping-kids-connected-entertained-during-covid-19-school-monday/?trackingId=JMnqph8UtklVPpxQ3TMRdw%3D%3D
Keeping the Kids Connected and Entertained During the COVID-19 School Shut Down
Resources and Lists of ActivitiesResources and Lists of Activities
National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Kids
🇬🇧🔗https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/🇬🇧🔗 https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
BBC Bitesize Daily LessonsBBC Bitesize Daily Lessons
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons
Educational videos and activities for kids of school age.
BBC CBeebiesBBC CBeebies
🇬🇧https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
Games, puzzles, videos and radio for younger kids.
BBC CBBCBBC CBBC
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/
Games, quizzes, videos and other cool stuff for older kids.
World at HomeWorld at Home
🌏🔗https://worldathome.net
Tool for parents, carers and kids to find useful activities, information and ideas.
Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working RemotelyEnrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
🌏🔗https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/edit?usp=sharing
This google sheet provides a list of activities that children can do while they stay at home. You can also add activities to the⁸ list.
Little Light BulbsLittle Light Bulbs
🌱🌏🔗🎬https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/
- Printable journals and educational 'zines'.A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
- Printable journals and educational 'zines'.
Printable journals and educational 'zines'.
Printable journals and educational 'zines'. - A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.
A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.
A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities. - Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Audible Free Audio StoriesAudible Free Audio Stories
🔗 https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Audio stories and books for free.
Nature DetectivesNature Detectives
🇬🇧🔗🏕️https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
Nature-related activities and educational resources.
Big History ProjectBig History Project
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Big History Project, aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Toy TheaterToy Theater
🇬🇧🔗https://toytheater.com/
Educational online games for younger kids.
DK Find OutDK Find Out
🇬🇧🔗https://www.dkfindout.com/
Online encyclopedia with activities and quizzes.
TwinklTwinkl
🇬🇧🔗https://www.twinkl.co.uk
Educational resources, especially printable worksheets. Some free downloads. Free month subscription using this code: UK TWINKL HELPS or PARENTSTWINKLHELPS
Paw Print BadgesPaw Print Badges
🇬🇧🔗https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Paw Print Badges- Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Outdoor Classroom DayOutdoor Classroom Day
🔗https://outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
Hundreds of ideas for outdoor play and taking lessons outdoors. Make sure if children are being home-schooled you include 15 mins recess for every 45 mins instruction. (Resources in 15 languages).
World GeographyWorld Geography
🔗https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Play ideas to do at home, outdoor lesson ideas for school, or guidance on making time outdoors part of every child’s day
TinkercadTinkercad
🔗https://www.tinkercad.com/
From AutoDesk - free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-activities.html
Kids science activities.
Five Minute MumFive Minute Mum
🔗 📝https://fiveminutemum.com/
BLOG: Five minute fun activities for busy people to do with little kids. Five minute set up, five minute clear up is the theme.
The Artful ParentThe Artful Parent
🔗📝https://artfulparent.com/
BLOG: Guides and tips for art activities.
Red Ted ArtRed Ted Art
🔗📝https://www.redtedart.com
BLOG:Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination TreeThe Imagination Tree
🔗 📝https://theimaginationtree.com
BLOG: Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Virtual ToursVirtual Tours
List of Virtual ToursList of Virtual Tours
🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YfcmgRDbP-Kfrh0-jTyFP2fNWsbNXdJAemblLiCRHdA/edit
List of Virtual Tours of museums and zoos and other cultural places.
Smithsonian AnimalsSmithsonian Animals
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-079.html
Smithsonian Animal Tour
Smithsonian DinosaurSmithsonian Dinosaur
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-029.html
Smithsonian Dinosaur Tour
LouvreLouvre
🔗https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Louvre Art Museum, Paris
Uffizi GalleriesUffizi Galleries
🔗https://g.co/arts/YNKYhdMiRcEu8axc6
Uffizi Galleries, Italy
National GalleryNational Gallery
🔗https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours
National Gallery, London
Brighton Royal PavilionBrighton Royal Pavilion
🔗https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/whattosee/virtual-tour/
Brighton Royal Pavilion
Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
🔗https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace
Buckingham Palace, London
Communities and GroupsCommunities and Groups
FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEASFAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326
Home activities for kidsHome activities for kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/876013606173448/
Fun, activities and education for kids at homeFun, activities and education for kids at home
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/593701314558951/
Kids' Activities for During LockdownKids' Activities for During Lockdown
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/823672224818823/
Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/indoorswithkids/
Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UKFamily lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
👨👩👦🇬🇧: https://www.facebook.com/groups/670287490403923/
Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/512281423007895/
kids crafts & diy ideaskids crafts & diy ideas
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/325056278158030/
Isolation Activities for KidsIsolation Activities for Kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/578686586068826/
Coronavirus School closures-kids activitiesCoronavirus School closures-kids activities
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/328254331465481/
Keeping Kids Busy in IsolationKeeping Kids Busy in Isolation
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1541118002710081/
Keeping Kids Busy and LearningKeeping Kids Busy and Learning
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/activelittles
💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)
Make-up-a-voice ActivityMake-up-a-voice Activity
💡🔗Learn about voice acting and then try to improvise a voice for each character.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/make-up-a-voice-activity
Banish-boredom Printable JournalBanish-boredom Printable Journal
💡🔗A list-making journal to prepare you for boredom, plus wise words by wise people about boredom.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/banishing-boredom
7-day Challenge Printable Journal7-day Challenge Printable Journal
💡🔗A journal inviting kids, 8-year olds and older, to take on a daily challenge and track it for a week.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/day-challenge-printable-journal
Space Colonization Printable ActivitySpace Colonization Printable Activity
💡🔗Watch fascinating videos about space colonization and then try to design your own space colony.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/space-colonization-printable-journal-watch-learn
Song + Art ProjectSong + Art Project
🏃♀️🏃♂️In the morning, learn to sing a folk song. If it contains words/objects/concepts/instruments the children don’t know, learn about them together.
In the afternoon, make an art project based on the song. Draw, build a model of an item from the song, make the song in Lego.
Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.
🏃♀️🏃♂️Think of an open-air activity that can be done with no materials, or with materials you bring with you. Choose a location in your area and walk there. Save the GPS coordinates and do the activity. Take pictures! Bring home the coordinates and pictures and then post them on a local parent’s Internet group. Other families can go to the same place.
Do not leave items at the site; repeated handling of them can spread virus particles.
In order to respect social distancing, the parents can organise between themselves (“we’ll go this afternoon, you go tomorrow”) or just plan that if someone else is there, that they will continue walking past and come back in a half hour.
Make a maze with forest materials.Make a maze with forest materials.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Set up a target, visitors throw pinecones at it. Find a tri-corner of three counties, and learn about map coloring there.
Offer Short LessonsOffer Short Lessons
💡If you can give short lessons to children who are being home educated (you don’t have to be an educator, could be an instrument, a story from history, etc.), please email Tim Cook
✉️ [email protected]
Other Helpful InformationOther Helpful Information
National Trust Free Parks & GardensNational Trust Free Parks & Gardens
🇬🇧🔗https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
The National Trust is keeping its parks and gardens open for free during social distancing.
RSPB Nature Reserves Open for FreeRSPB Nature Reserves Open for Free
🇬🇧🔗https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/stories/coronavirus/
The RSPB is keeping the majority of its nature reserves open and is waiving car parking charges until further notice (visitor centres and cafes are closed, however).
Education and LearningEducation and Learning
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/educational-content
Mental HealthMental Health
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/mental-health
Young MindsYoung Minds
🇬🇧🔗https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/
This organisation aims to ensure all young people get the best possible mental health support.
For childrenFor children
Fischy MusicFischy Music
🔗https://www.youtube.com/user/Fischymusic
Fischy Music. Free music video website for children’s emotional and mental wellbeing. Online assemblies on YouTube every Monday morning at 11am (primary aged children and families).
Child and Adolescent Mental Health AdviceChild and Adolescent Mental Health Advice
🔗https://www.dropbox.com/s/389s08v6kflosyf/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf?dl=0&mc_cid=cdc03b607d&mc_eid:=3f078d562d
Advice from the University of Reading and University of Oxford for young people to manage their mental health during the pandemic
For ParentsFor Parents
Parent Zone Crisis MessagingParent Zone Crisis Messaging
🔗https://parentzone.org.uk/parent-zone-crisis-messenger
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text PARENTZONE to 85258.
Child MindChild Mind
🔗https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Clinical and supportive resources - Resources for parents struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries
Child Mind Institute Live ChatsChild Mind Institute Live Chats
🔗https://www.facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute/live/
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians - Live Chats that parents have access to with clinicians that discuss children and parents health
Co-parenting in CoronavirusCo-parenting in Coronavirus
🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-busting/202003/co-parenting-and-the-coronavirus
Co-parenting and Coronavirus- Article discusses how separated parents can bridge their differences during the pandemic
Potential In MePotential In Me
🔗https://potentialin.me/families-online/
Potential in Me are running an online support group for parents & carers of kids in adolescence (8-25). We’re running personal development workshops, community connection calls and a limited amount of one-to-one coaching support.
DevieCoachDevieCoach
🔗https://deviecoach.com/
Free mobile app that delivers research-based daily support for parents at home with young children in the form of automated 2-5 min chats. All content based on RCT-validated.
General support for parentsGeneral support for parents
Dads RockDads Rock
🔗https://www.dadsrock.org.uk/
Dads Rock! Supporting fathers across Scotland.
Parenting Across ScotlandParenting Across Scotland
🔗https://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/info-for-families/coronavirus/
Parenting across Scotland- Provides guides for the family.
Barnardo Whatsapp ToolBarnardo Whatsapp Tool
🔗https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FU1VhPd7zmmQJF2kwIMUeWFzqLuBbEpc
Barnardo's pilot of WhatsApp as a service delivery tool. Guidance, policy, lessons learned, etc.
Dads Rock will be running online workshops, such as Antenatal for Dads to be, Antenatal for Mums to be, Feeding, sleeping and hairstyle workshops.
Parenting NIParenting NI
🔗https://www.parentingni.org/
Parenting NI established in 1979, as the Parents Advice Centre, provides free support for parents across Northern Ireland.
Parent InfoParent Info
🔗https://parentinfo.org/
Help and advice for families in a digital world
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
Social Networks and CommunicationSocial Networks and Communication
Chatting/Communicating with otherChatting/Communicating with other
MushMush
🇬🇧🔗https://letsmush.com/
GovStart 2019 startup Mush is the local social network for mums. They can swap advice and tips on how to deal with the virus.
Positive Birth Under COVID-19Positive Birth Under COVID-19
🔗https://m.facebook.com/groups/204187680864008/
Facebook group supporting those who are going to give birth in the time of Coronavirus.
FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEASFAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS
🔗https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326/
Facebook group for Family Lockdown tips and ideas
Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UKFamily lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
🇬🇧🔗https://www.facebook.com/groups/670287490403923/
Facebook Group for Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
CampaignsCampaigns
In this TogetherIn this Together
🇦🇪🔗#InThisTogetherDubai, A social media campaign that links all education community members together to share their ideas and practices and support each other
SafeguardingSafeguarding
Safeguarding AdviceSafeguarding Advice
🔗https://medium.com/@catherineknibbs/what-are-the-issues-to-consider-working-online-with-children-young-people-during-covid-19-66cd53254d58
What are the issues to consider working online with children/young people during Coronavirus outbreak
Internet MattersInternet Matters
🔗https://www.internetmatters.org/
Helping parents keep their children safe online
Safeguarding for Music TuitionSafeguarding for Music Tuition
🔗https://274483.temp-dns.com/upload/Connect_Resound_Safeguarding_for_synchonous_online_music_tuition_final.pdf
Safeguarding: synchronous online music tuition
Online CompassOnline Compass
🔗https://swgfl.org.uk/products/online-compass/
Online Compass produced by SWGfL (who also run online safety mark for schools) Online Compass is an online-safety self-review tool designed for organisations working with children and young people. It helps assess your current practice and provides guidance for ongoing development re online policies/procedures etc. Nb the resources are in the process of being updated so some links don’t work.
https://www.scrtracker.com/blog/how-can-we-keep-students-safe-as-their-internet-usage-increases
🇺🇸🔗https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About the COVID-19 Outbreak
NY Times Coronavirus and KidsNY Times Coronavirus and Kids
🇺🇸🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/coronavirus-kids-talk.html
How to talk to your kid about the outbreak and keeping your anxiety in check
Telegraph Coronavirus and KidsTelegraph Coronavirus and Kids
🇬🇧🔗https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/how-explain-coronavirus-kids-talk-children-about-covid-19/
How to talk to children about Coronavirus, without giving them nightmares.
Project Fear NotProject Fear Not
🔗http://opsafeintl.com/project-fear-not/
Project fear not- Anti-COVID-19 Information for Children
PBS Guide to Talking to Children about CoronavirusPBS Guide to Talking to Children about Coronavirus
🔗https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus- Guide to help parents talk to their children properly about the virus
Kids Friendly Info on CoronavirusKids Friendly Info on Coronavirus
Colouring BooksColouring Books
🌏🔗https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
Coloring book on the Coronavirus for kids. By Manuela Molina. In many languages.
Matt Smeed Guide for KidsMatt Smeed Guide for Kids
🌏🔗https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matt-smeed-b6033922_wellbeing-and-resilience-tookit-for-kids-activity-6647797497831927809--mZ-
Cute wellbeing and resilience guide for kids created by a psychologist
ICAN ResourcesICAN Resources
🇬🇧🔗https://ican.org.uk/a-message-to-our-supporters-on-coronavirus/how-to-talk-to-children-about-coronavirus/
ICAN communication charity with great resources to help speak to children about Coronavirus.
Coronavirus ComicCoronavirus Comic
🇺🇸🔗https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?t=1584661920343
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
How Germs SpreadHow Germs Spread
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/see-germs-spread-mark-rober
How To See Germs Spread (Coronavirus) with Mark Rober
Hand washingHand washing
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-soap-and-water-kills-coronavirus
“Plain old soap and water absolutely annihilate Coronavirus.” – Vox
📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QKrFxahFC4
Proper hand washing
Social DistancingSocial Distancing
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/coronavirus-covid-19-social-distancing-soap-pandemic
Coronavirus COVID-19: What is social distancing?
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-guide.html
Live Science “ultimate kids’ guide to the new Coronavirus”- Answers from science to all the questions.
Make your own soapMake your own soap
🌏🔗https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/hidden-surprise-diy-soap-how-to-wash-your-hands
How to make your own soap against Coronavirus.
Brain PopBrain Pop
🌏 🔗https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
All you need to know. Quizzes, animations and more.
Baby Sharky: Wash Your HandsBaby Sharky: Wash Your Hands
📺🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89nN03pBzI
"Wash Your Hands", from the makers of "Baby Shark"
Spun OutSpun Out
🇮🇪🔗 https://spunout.ie/
SpunOut.ie is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people.- Ireland
Preparing for the OutbreakPreparing for the Outbreak
For learning how to prepare for the outbreakFor learning how to prepare for the outbreak
See also:See also:
🔗coronavirustechhandbook.com/advice
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/hygiene
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/food
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/isolation-toolkit
CDC Advice for ParentsCDC Advice for Parents
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools-faq.html
CDC advice for parents
Live Q&A with Scotland's First MinisterLive Q&A with Scotland's First Minister
🔗https://twitter.com/YoungScot/status/1240942821219188736?s=19
Live Q&A with Scotland’s First Minister @ScotGovFM and National Clinical Director @jasonleitch
ChildcareChildcare
SiteEanderSiteEander
🇪🇺🔗https://www.siteinander.com
SitEinander is a hyper-local social network in Europe specifically designed for nearby parents to help each other.
Legal Forms and Templates for Fostering in case of illnessLegal Forms and Templates for Fostering in case of illness
🔗🇮🇪https://join.slack.com/share/IVDKJ6WH0/pxcCVsGpmmIcNmF8iguWH8dR/enQtOTk5NjY0MjM0NTc4LWVlMjVmM2E4NWEyYjVmNDU2NzQyMzY0MTgwYmYyYzMwY2JiNjk4ZmEwYWYzZjFmNzY5YTYzY2I5YzVhMzlkNDQ
Helpful Engineering channel #project-kids-in-crisis- An idea to create a set of reusable legal forms/templates for families to use for full-time hosting/fostering a child of a healthcare worker or hospitalized patient.
Rally Round MeRally Round Me
🌏🔗https://rallyroundme.com/
Online tool that family, friends and communities can use to support people they care about. Everyone in a network can share and discuss jobs and volunteer to help out.
UK Government Advice on ChildcareUK Government Advice on Childcare
🇬🇧🔗https://www.gov.uk/government/news/free-childcare-offers-to-continue-during-coronavirus-closures
The UK Government will continue to pay funding to local authorities for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds
Family Support NIFamily Support NI
🇬🇧🔗https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/ -
Government backed service directory of all registered childcare providers along with all services that provide support for children and families in NI.
YoopiesYoopies
🇬🇧🔗https://www.yoopies.co.uk emergency, last minute, volunteer childcare available. Free use of the platform for NHS staff.
Your Baby DoctorYour Baby Doctor
🇺🇸🔗https://twitter.com/yourbabydoctor/status/1237966097485193220
Informal Seattle based.Babysitting exchange during school closure if parents are unable to self isolate.
Mutual ChildcareMutual Childcare
Wiggle RoomWiggle Room
🇺🇸🔗https://www.wiggleroomnow.com/
Wiggle Room is a new app designed to help people manage a network of informal childcare.
Childcare Coop for DoctorsChildcare Coop for Doctors
🇬🇧 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUL1b4tDUf8ICDEmRBDTHu7AikLs1sSyB54wny0F8SUWu_gw/viewform
Childcare for doctors co-op
Childcare CoopChildcare Coop
🔗https://childcarecoop.org/
Easily schedule childcare with other people, if you're in the situation where the schools have closed, but you still have to go to work.
KoruKidsKoruKids
🇬🇧🔗www.korukids.co.uk
KoruKids is looking at nanny share options for families.
Routines and SchedulesRoutines and Schedules
Mansour's MusingsMansour's Musings
🌏🔗https://kfahttps://coronavirustechhandbook.com/homen.iheart.com/featured/mansour-s-musings/content/2020-03-15-try-this-covid-19-daily-schedule-to-keep-your-kids-from-going-stir-crazy/
Try this COVID-19 daily schedule to keep your kids from going stir crazy.
LitterBox ComicsLitterBox Comics
🌏🔗https://twitter.com/LitterboxComics/status/1239003086569582592
COVID-19 daily schedule
Jesse, Lucia, Giacomo's Daily ScheduleJesse, Lucia, Giacomo's Daily Schedule
🌏🔗https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13AB1SSmKR-mO3yyxKh5w2EJrzq6vfbjY4QlB-GDTzUA/edit?usp=sharing
Two people working full-time with a 3-year-old at home (will update with learnings as we go). Put in a 15-min cocktail break for the pleasure of it
Fun and ActivitiesFun and Activities
AdviceAdvice
CPR Staying at Home with KidsCPR Staying at Home with Kids
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/17/what-to-do-with-kids-at-home-on-coronavirus-break-mental-health-for-parents-too/
What To Do With Kids At Home On Coronavirus Break For Who Knows How Long (Without Losing It)
Yoopies Guide for ParentsYoopies Guide for Parents
🇬🇧🔗https://yoopies.co.uk/c/press-centre/stayhomesavelives-guide-for-parents
How to stay home" guide for parents including homeschooling, keeping in touch with friends/family, answering difficult questions kids pose.
CDC Childhood adviceCDC Childhood advice
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fchildren-faq.html
CDC Childhood advice
Quarantine Parenting AdviceQuarantine Parenting Advice
🔗https://bit.ly/CSDPQuar
Digital Parenting Advice for Quarantined Families: Five helpful tips for staying sane while sharing space, time and wifi. Plus register for FREE Digital Sanity Summit & Get one-on-one help.
UNICEF Advice for ParentsUNICEF Advice for Parents
🔗https://www.unicef.org/stories/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-sho inuld-know
What UNICEF says parents should know about Coronavirus.
Keeping the Kids ConnectedKeeping the Kids Connected
🇬🇧🔗https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/keeping-kids-connected-entertained-during-covid-19-school-monday/?trackingId=JMnqph8UtklVPpxQ3TMRdw%3D%3D
Keeping the Kids Connected and Entertained During the COVID-19 School Shut Down
Resources and Lists of ActivitiesResources and Lists of Activities
National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Kids
🇬🇧🔗https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/🇬🇧🔗 https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
BBC Bitesize Daily LessonsBBC Bitesize Daily Lessons
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons
Educational videos and activities for kids of school age.
BBC CBeebiesBBC CBeebies
🇬🇧https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
Games, puzzles, videos and radio for younger kids.
BBC CBBCBBC CBBC
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/
Games, quizzes, videos and other cool stuff for older kids.
World at HomeWorld at Home
🌏🔗https://worldathome.net
Tool for parents, carers and kids to find useful activities, information and ideas.
Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working RemotelyEnrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
🌏🔗https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/edit?usp=sharing
This google sheet provides a list of activities that children can do while they stay at home. You can also add activities to the⁸ list.
Little Light BulbsLittle Light Bulbs
🌱🌏🔗🎬https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/
- Printable journals and educational 'zines'.A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
- Printable journals and educational 'zines'.
Printable journals and educational 'zines'.
Printable journals and educational 'zines'. - A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.
A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.
A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities. - Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Audible Free Audio StoriesAudible Free Audio Stories
🔗 https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Audio stories and books for free.
Nature DetectivesNature Detectives
🇬🇧🔗🏕️https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
Nature-related activities and educational resources.
Big History ProjectBig History Project
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Big History Project, aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Toy TheaterToy Theater
🇬🇧🔗https://toytheater.com/
Educational online games for younger kids.
DK Find OutDK Find Out
🇬🇧🔗https://www.dkfindout.com/
Online encyclopedia with activities and quizzes.
TwinklTwinkl
🇬🇧🔗https://www.twinkl.co.uk
Educational resources, especially printable worksheets. Some free downloads. Free month subscription using this code: UK TWINKL HELPS or PARENTSTWINKLHELPS
Paw Print BadgesPaw Print Badges
🇬🇧🔗https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Paw Print Badges- Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Outdoor Classroom DayOutdoor Classroom Day
🔗https://outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
Hundreds of ideas for outdoor play and taking lessons outdoors. Make sure if children are being home-schooled you include 15 mins recess for every 45 mins instruction. (Resources in 15 languages).
World GeographyWorld Geography
🔗https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Play ideas to do at home, outdoor lesson ideas for school, or guidance on making time outdoors part of every child’s day
TinkercadTinkercad
🔗https://www.tinkercad.com/
From AutoDesk - free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-activities.html
Kids science activities.
Five Minute MumFive Minute Mum
🔗 📝https://fiveminutemum.com/
BLOG: Five minute fun activities for busy people to do with little kids. Five minute set up, five minute clear up is the theme.
The Artful ParentThe Artful Parent
🔗📝https://artfulparent.com/
BLOG: Guides and tips for art activities.
Red Ted ArtRed Ted Art
🔗📝https://www.redtedart.com
BLOG:Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination TreeThe Imagination Tree
🔗 📝https://theimaginationtree.com
BLOG: Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Virtual ToursVirtual Tours
List of Virtual ToursList of Virtual Tours
🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YfcmgRDbP-Kfrh0-jTyFP2fNWsbNXdJAemblLiCRHdA/edit
List of Virtual Tours of museums and zoos and other cultural places.
Smithsonian AnimalsSmithsonian Animals
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-079.html
Smithsonian Animal Tour
Smithsonian DinosaurSmithsonian Dinosaur
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-029.html
Smithsonian Dinosaur Tour
LouvreLouvre
🔗https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Louvre Art Museum, Paris
Uffizi GalleriesUffizi Galleries
🔗https://g.co/arts/YNKYhdMiRcEu8axc6
Uffizi Galleries, Italy
National GalleryNational Gallery
🔗https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours
National Gallery, London
Brighton Royal PavilionBrighton Royal Pavilion
🔗https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/whattosee/virtual-tour/
Brighton Royal Pavilion
Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
🔗https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace
Buckingham Palace, London
Communities and GroupsCommunities and Groups
FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEASFAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326
Home activities for kidsHome activities for kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/876013606173448/
Fun, activities and education for kids at homeFun, activities and education for kids at home
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/593701314558951/
Kids' Activities for During LockdownKids' Activities for During Lockdown
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/823672224818823/
Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/indoorswithkids/
Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UKFamily lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
👨👩👦🇬🇧: https://www.facebook.com/groups/670287490403923/
Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/512281423007895/
kids crafts & diy ideaskids crafts & diy ideas
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/325056278158030/
Isolation Activities for KidsIsolation Activities for Kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/578686586068826/
Coronavirus School closures-kids activitiesCoronavirus School closures-kids activities
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/328254331465481/
Keeping Kids Busy in IsolationKeeping Kids Busy in Isolation
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1541118002710081/
Keeping Kids Busy and LearningKeeping Kids Busy and Learning
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/activelittles
💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)
Make-up-a-voice ActivityMake-up-a-voice Activity
💡🔗Learn about voice acting and then try to improvise a voice for each character.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/make-up-a-voice-activity
Banish-boredom Printable JournalBanish-boredom Printable Journal
💡🔗A list-making journal to prepare you for boredom, plus wise words by wise people about boredom.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/banishing-boredom
7-day Challenge Printable Journal7-day Challenge Printable Journal
💡🔗A journal inviting kids, 8-year olds and older, to take on a daily challenge and track it for a week.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/day-challenge-printable-journal
Space Colonization Printable ActivitySpace Colonization Printable Activity
💡🔗Watch fascinating videos about space colonization and then try to design your own space colony.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/space-colonization-printable-journal-watch-learn
Song + Art ProjectSong + Art Project
🏃♀️🏃♂️In the morning, learn to sing a folk song. If it contains words/objects/concepts/instruments the children don’t know, learn about them together.
In the afternoon, make an art project based on the song. Draw, build a model of an item from the song, make the song in Lego.
Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.
🏃♀️🏃♂️Think of an open-air activity that can be done with no materials, or with materials you bring with you. Choose a location in your area and walk there. Save the GPS coordinates and do the activity. Take pictures! Bring home the coordinates and pictures and then post them on a local parent’s Internet group. Other families can go to the same place.
Do not leave items at the site; repeated handling of them can spread virus particles.
In order to respect social distancing, the parents can organise between themselves (“we’ll go this afternoon, you go tomorrow”) or just plan that if someone else is there, that they will continue walking past and come back in a half hour.
Make a maze with forest materials.Make a maze with forest materials.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Set up a target, visitors throw pinecones at it. Find a tri-corner of three counties, and learn about map coloring there.
Offer Short LessonsOffer Short Lessons
💡If you can give short lessons to children who are being home educated (you don’t have to be an educator, could be an instrument, a story from history, etc.), please email Tim Cook
✉️ [email protected]
Other Helpful InformationOther Helpful Information
National Trust Free Parks & GardensNational Trust Free Parks & Gardens
🇬🇧🔗https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
The National Trust is keeping its parks and gardens open for free during social distancing.
RSPB Nature Reserves Open for FreeRSPB Nature Reserves Open for Free
🇬🇧🔗https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/stories/coronavirus/
The RSPB is keeping the majority of its nature reserves open and is waiving car parking charges until further notice (visitor centres and cafes are closed, however).
Education and LearningEducation and Learning
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/educational-content
Mental HealthMental Health
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/mental-health
Young MindsYoung Minds
🇬🇧🔗https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/
This organisation aims to ensure all young people get the best possible mental health support.
For childrenFor children
Fischy MusicFischy Music
🔗https://www.youtube.com/user/Fischymusic
Fischy Music. Free music video website for children’s emotional and mental wellbeing. Online assemblies on YouTube every Monday morning at 11am (primary aged children and families).
Child and Adolescent Mental Health AdviceChild and Adolescent Mental Health Advice
🔗https://www.dropbox.com/s/389s08v6kflosyf/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf?dl=0&mc_cid=cdc03b607d&mc_eid:=3f078d562d
Advice from the University of Reading and University of Oxford for young people to manage their mental health during the pandemic
For ParentsFor Parents
Parent Zone Crisis MessagingParent Zone Crisis Messaging
🔗https://parentzone.org.uk/parent-zone-crisis-messenger
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text PARENTZONE to 85258.
Child MindChild Mind
🔗https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Clinical and supportive resources - Resources for parents struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries
Child Mind Institute Live ChatsChild Mind Institute Live Chats
🔗https://www.facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute/live/
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians - Live Chats that parents have access to with clinicians that discuss children and parents health
Co-parenting in CoronavirusCo-parenting in Coronavirus
🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-busting/202003/co-parenting-and-the-coronavirus
Co-parenting and Coronavirus- Article discusses how separated parents can bridge their differences during the pandemic
Potential In MePotential In Me
🔗https://potentialin.me/families-online/
Potential in Me are running an online support group for parents & carers of kids in adolescence (8-25). We’re running personal development workshops, community connection calls and a limited amount of one-to-one coaching support.
DevieCoachDevieCoach
🔗https://deviecoach.com/
Free mobile app that delivers research-based daily support for parents at home with young children in the form of automated 2-5 min chats. All content based on RCT-validated.
General support for parentsGeneral support for parents
Dads RockDads Rock
🔗https://www.dadsrock.org.uk/
Dads Rock! Supporting fathers across Scotland.
Parenting Across ScotlandParenting Across Scotland
🔗https://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/info-for-families/coronavirus/
Parenting across Scotland- Provides guides for the family.
Barnardo Whatsapp ToolBarnardo Whatsapp Tool
🔗https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FU1VhPd7zmmQJF2kwIMUeWFzqLuBbEpc
Barnardo's pilot of WhatsApp as a service delivery tool. Guidance, policy, lessons learned, etc.
Dads Rock will be running online workshops, such as Antenatal for Dads to be, Antenatal for Mums to be, Feeding, sleeping and hairstyle workshops.
Parenting NIParenting NI
🔗https://www.parentingni.org/
Parenting NI established in 1979, as the Parents Advice Centre, provides free support for parents across Northern Ireland.
Parent InfoParent Info
🔗https://parentinfo.org/
Help and advice for families in a digital world
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
Social Networks and CommunicationSocial Networks and Communication
Chatting/Communicating with otherChatting/Communicating with other
MushMush
🇬🇧🔗https://letsmush.com/
GovStart 2019 startup Mush is the local social network for mums. They can swap advice and tips on how to deal with the virus.
Positive Birth Under COVID-19Positive Birth Under COVID-19
🔗https://m.facebook.com/groups/204187680864008/
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Parenting & Childcare
Resources and tools for guardians and parents to useResources and tools for guardians and parents to use
💬 WhatsApp Chat for Childcare sectibon 💬💬 WhatsApp Chat for Childcare sectibon 💬
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Talking About Coronavirus Talking About Coronavirus
Talking to Children about CoronavirusTalking to Children about Coronavirus
CDC AdviceCDC Advice
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
How to help children cope
Child Mind InstituteChild Mind Institute
🇺🇸🔗https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
Advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.
Health Line GuideHealth Line Guide
🇺🇸🔗https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About the COVID-19 Outbreak
NY Times Coronavirus and KidsNY Times Coronavirus and Kids
🇺🇸🔗https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/coronavirus-kids-talk.html
How to talk to your kid about the outbreak and keeping your anxiety in check
Telegraph Coronavirus and KidsTelegraph Coronavirus and Kids
🇬🇧🔗https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/parenting/how-explain-coronavirus-kids-talk-children-about-covid-19/
How to talk to children about Coronavirus, without giving them nightmares.
Project Fear NotProject Fear Not
🔗http://opsafeintl.com/project-fear-not/
Project fear not- Anti-COVID-19 Information for Children
PBS Guide to Talking to Children about CoronavirusPBS Guide to Talking to Children about Coronavirus
🔗https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus
How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus- Guide to help parents talk to their children properly about the virus
Kids Friendly Info on CoronavirusKids Friendly Info on Coronavirus
Colouring BooksColouring Books
🌏🔗https://www.mindheart.co/descargables
Coloring book on the Coronavirus for kids. By Manuela Molina. In many languages.
Matt Smeed Guide for KidsMatt Smeed Guide for Kids
🌏🔗https://www.linkedin.com/posts/matt-smeed-b6033922_wellbeing-and-resilience-tookit-for-kids-activity-6647797497831927809--mZ-
Cute wellbeing and resilience guide for kids created by a psychologist
ICAN ResourcesICAN Resources
🇬🇧🔗https://ican.org.uk/a-message-to-our-supporters-on-coronavirus/how-to-talk-to-children-about-coronavirus/
ICAN communication charity with great resources to help speak to children about Coronavirus.
Coronavirus ComicCoronavirus Comic
🇺🇸🔗https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/02/28/809580453/just-for-kids-a-comic-exploring-the-new-coronavirus?t=1584661920343
Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus
How Germs SpreadHow Germs Spread
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/see-germs-spread-mark-rober
How To See Germs Spread (Coronavirus) with Mark Rober
Hand washingHand washing
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/how-soap-and-water-kills-coronavirus
“Plain old soap and water absolutely annihilate Coronavirus.” – Vox
📺https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QKrFxahFC4
Proper hand washing
Social DistancingSocial Distancing
📺https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/coronavirus-covid-19-social-distancing-soap-pandemic
Coronavirus COVID-19: What is social distancing?
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-guide.html
Live Science “ultimate kids’ guide to the new Coronavirus”- Answers from science to all the questions.
Make your own soapMake your own soap
🌏🔗https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/hidden-surprise-diy-soap-how-to-wash-your-hands
How to make your own soap against Coronavirus.
Brain PopBrain Pop
🌏 🔗https://www.brainpop.com/health/diseasesinjuriesandconditions/coronavirus/
All you need to know. Quizzes, animations and more.
Baby Sharky: Wash Your HandsBaby Sharky: Wash Your Hands
📺🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L89nN03pBzI
"Wash Your Hands", from the makers of "Baby Shark"
Spun OutSpun Out
🇮🇪🔗 https://spunout.ie/
SpunOut.ie is Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people.- Ireland
Preparing for the OutbreakPreparing for the Outbreak
For learning how to prepare for the outbreakFor learning how to prepare for the outbreak
See also:See also:
🔗coronavirustechhandbook.com/advice
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/hygiene
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/food
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/isolation-toolkit
CDC Advice for ParentsCDC Advice for Parents
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/schools-faq.html
CDC advice for parents
Live Q&A with Scotland's First MinisterLive Q&A with Scotland's First Minister
🔗https://twitter.com/YoungScot/status/1240942821219188736?s=19
Live Q&A with Scotland’s First Minister @ScotGovFM and National Clinical Director @jasonleitch
ChildcareChildcare
SiteEanderSiteEander
🇪🇺🔗https://www.siteinander.com
SitEinander is a hyper-local social network in Europe specifically designed for nearby parents to help each other.
Legal Forms and Templates for Fostering in case of illnessLegal Forms and Templates for Fostering in case of illness
🔗🇮🇪https://join.slack.com/share/IVDKJ6WH0/pxcCVsGpmmIcNmF8iguWH8dR/enQtOTk5NjY0MjM0NTc4LWVlMjVmM2E4NWEyYjVmNDU2NzQyMzY0MTgwYmYyYzMwY2JiNjk4ZmEwYWYzZjFmNzY5YTYzY2I5YzVhMzlkNDQ
Helpful Engineering channel #project-kids-in-crisis- An idea to create a set of reusable legal forms/templates for families to use for full-time hosting/fostering a child of a healthcare worker or hospitalized patient.
Rally Round MeRally Round Me
🌏🔗https://rallyroundme.com/
Online tool that family, friends and communities can use to support people they care about. Everyone in a network can share and discuss jobs and volunteer to help out.
UK Government Advice on ChildcareUK Government Advice on Childcare
🇬🇧🔗https://www.gov.uk/government/news/free-childcare-offers-to-continue-during-coronavirus-closures
The UK Government will continue to pay funding to local authorities for the free entitlements for two, three and four-year-olds
Family Support NIFamily Support NI
🇬🇧🔗https://www.familysupportni.gov.uk/ -
Government backed service directory of all registered childcare providers along with all services that provide support for children and families in NI.
YoopiesYoopies
🇬🇧🔗https://www.yoopies.co.uk emergency, last minute, volunteer childcare available. Free use of the platform for NHS staff.
Your Baby DoctorYour Baby Doctor
🇺🇸🔗https://twitter.com/yourbabydoctor/status/1237966097485193220
Informal Seattle based.Babysitting exchange during school closure if parents are unable to self isolate.
Mutual ChildcareMutual Childcare
Wiggle RoomWiggle Room
🇺🇸🔗https://www.wiggleroomnow.com/
Wiggle Room is a new app designed to help people manage a network of informal childcare.
Childcare Coop for DoctorsChildcare Coop for Doctors
🇬🇧 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUL1b4tDUf8ICDEmRBDTHu7AikLs1sSyB54wny0F8SUWu_gw/viewform
Childcare for doctors co-op
Childcare CoopChildcare Coop
🔗https://childcarecoop.org/
Easily schedule childcare with other people, if you're in the situation where the schools have closed, but you still have to go to work.
KoruKidsKoruKids
🇬🇧🔗www.korukids.co.uk
KoruKids is looking at nanny share options for families.
Routines and SchedulesRoutines and Schedules
Mansour's MusingsMansour's Musings
🌏🔗https://kfahttps://coronavirustechhandbook.com/homen.iheart.com/featured/mansour-s-musings/content/2020-03-15-try-this-covid-19-daily-schedule-to-keep-your-kids-from-going-stir-crazy/
Try this COVID-19 daily schedule to keep your kids from going stir crazy.
LitterBox ComicsLitterBox Comics
🌏🔗https://twitter.com/LitterboxComics/status/1239003086569582592
COVID-19 daily schedule
Jesse, Lucia, Giacomo's Daily ScheduleJesse, Lucia, Giacomo's Daily Schedule
🌏🔗https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13AB1SSmKR-mO3yyxKh5w2EJrzq6vfbjY4QlB-GDTzUA/edit?usp=sharing
Two people working full-time with a 3-year-old at home (will update with learnings as we go). Put in a 15-min cocktail break for the pleasure of it
Fun and ActivitiesFun and Activities
AdviceAdvice
CPR Staying at Home with KidsCPR Staying at Home with Kids
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cpr.org/2020/03/17/what-to-do-with-kids-at-home-on-coronavirus-break-mental-health-for-parents-too/
What To Do With Kids At Home On Coronavirus Break For Who Knows How Long (Without Losing It)
Yoopies Guide for ParentsYoopies Guide for Parents
🇬🇧🔗https://yoopies.co.uk/c/press-centre/stayhomesavelives-guide-for-parents
How to stay home" guide for parents including homeschooling, keeping in touch with friends/family, answering difficult questions kids pose.
CDC Childhood adviceCDC Childhood advice
🇺🇸🔗https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fchildren-faq.html
CDC Childhood advice
Quarantine Parenting AdviceQuarantine Parenting Advice
🔗https://bit.ly/CSDPQuar
Digital Parenting Advice for Quarantined Families: Five helpful tips for staying sane while sharing space, time and wifi. Plus register for FREE Digital Sanity Summit & Get one-on-one help.
UNICEF Advice for ParentsUNICEF Advice for Parents
🔗https://www.unicef.org/stories/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-what-parents-sho inuld-know
What UNICEF says parents should know about Coronavirus.
Keeping the Kids ConnectedKeeping the Kids Connected
🇬🇧🔗https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/keeping-kids-connected-entertained-during-covid-19-school-monday/?trackingId=JMnqph8UtklVPpxQ3TMRdw%3D%3D
Keeping the Kids Connected and Entertained During the COVID-19 School Shut Down
Resources and Lists of ActivitiesResources and Lists of Activities
National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Kids
🇬🇧🔗https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/🇬🇧🔗 https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.
BBC Bitesize Daily LessonsBBC Bitesize Daily Lessons
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/dailylessons
Educational videos and activities for kids of school age.
BBC CBeebiesBBC CBeebies
🇬🇧https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies
Games, puzzles, videos and radio for younger kids.
BBC CBBCBBC CBBC
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/
Games, quizzes, videos and other cool stuff for older kids.
World at HomeWorld at Home
🌏🔗https://worldathome.net
Tool for parents, carers and kids to find useful activities, information and ideas.
Enrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working RemotelyEnrichment Activities for Children While Parents are Working Remotely
🌏🔗https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/edit?usp=sharing
This google sheet provides a list of activities that children can do while they stay at home. You can also add activities to the⁸ list.
Little Light BulbsLittle Light Bulbs
🌱🌏🔗🎬https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/
- Printable journals and educational 'zines'.A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
- Printable journals and educational 'zines'.
Printable journals and educational 'zines'.
Printable journals and educational 'zines'. - A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.
A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities.
A community of parents and carers engaged in educational activities. - Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Curated YouTube videos, arranged by topics.
Audible Free Audio StoriesAudible Free Audio Stories
🔗 https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Audio stories and books for free.
Nature DetectivesNature Detectives
🇬🇧🔗🏕️https://naturedetectives.woodlandtrust.org.uk/naturedetectives/
Nature-related activities and educational resources.
Big History ProjectBig History Project
🇬🇧🔗https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home
Big History Project, aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.
Toy TheaterToy Theater
🇬🇧🔗https://toytheater.com/
Educational online games for younger kids.
DK Find OutDK Find Out
🇬🇧🔗https://www.dkfindout.com/
Online encyclopedia with activities and quizzes.
TwinklTwinkl
🇬🇧🔗https://www.twinkl.co.uk
Educational resources, especially printable worksheets. Some free downloads. Free month subscription using this code: UK TWINKL HELPS or PARENTSTWINKLHELPS
Paw Print BadgesPaw Print Badges
🇬🇧🔗https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk
Paw Print Badges- Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.
Outdoor Classroom DayOutdoor Classroom Day
🔗https://outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resources/
Hundreds of ideas for outdoor play and taking lessons outdoors. Make sure if children are being home-schooled you include 15 mins recess for every 45 mins instruction. (Resources in 15 languages).
World GeographyWorld Geography
🔗https://world-geography-games.com/world.html
Play ideas to do at home, outdoor lesson ideas for school, or guidance on making time outdoors part of every child’s day
TinkercadTinkercad
🔗https://www.tinkercad.com/
From AutoDesk - free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!
Live ScienceLive Science
🔗 https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-kids-activities.html
Kids science activities.
Five Minute MumFive Minute Mum
🔗 📝https://fiveminutemum.com/
BLOG: Five minute fun activities for busy people to do with little kids. Five minute set up, five minute clear up is the theme.
The Artful ParentThe Artful Parent
🔗📝https://artfulparent.com/
BLOG: Guides and tips for art activities.
Red Ted ArtRed Ted Art
🔗📝https://www.redtedart.com
BLOG:Easy arts and crafts for little ones
The Imagination TreeThe Imagination Tree
🔗 📝https://theimaginationtree.com
BLOG: Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.
Virtual ToursVirtual Tours
List of Virtual ToursList of Virtual Tours
🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YfcmgRDbP-Kfrh0-jTyFP2fNWsbNXdJAemblLiCRHdA/edit
List of Virtual Tours of museums and zoos and other cultural places.
Smithsonian AnimalsSmithsonian Animals
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-079.html
Smithsonian Animal Tour
Smithsonian DinosaurSmithsonian Dinosaur
🔗https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/z_tour-029.html
Smithsonian Dinosaur Tour
LouvreLouvre
🔗https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Louvre Art Museum, Paris
Uffizi GalleriesUffizi Galleries
🔗https://g.co/arts/YNKYhdMiRcEu8axc6
Uffizi Galleries, Italy
National GalleryNational Gallery
🔗https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/visiting/virtual-tours
National Gallery, London
Brighton Royal PavilionBrighton Royal Pavilion
🔗https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/whattosee/virtual-tour/
Brighton Royal Pavilion
Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
🔗https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace
Buckingham Palace, London
Communities and GroupsCommunities and Groups
FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEASFAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326
Home activities for kidsHome activities for kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/876013606173448/
Fun, activities and education for kids at homeFun, activities and education for kids at home
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/593701314558951/
Kids' Activities for During LockdownKids' Activities for During Lockdown
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/823672224818823/
Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)Indoor activities for kids (COVID-19 outbreak)
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/indoorswithkids/
Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UKFamily lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
👨👩👦🇬🇧: https://www.facebook.com/groups/670287490403923/
Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)Lockdown activities for kids (Surviving covid19)
👨👩👦https://www.facebook.com/groups/512281423007895/
kids crafts & diy ideaskids crafts & diy ideas
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/325056278158030/
Isolation Activities for KidsIsolation Activities for Kids
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/578686586068826/
Coronavirus School closures-kids activitiesCoronavirus School closures-kids activities
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/328254331465481/
Keeping Kids Busy in IsolationKeeping Kids Busy in Isolation
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1541118002710081/
Keeping Kids Busy and LearningKeeping Kids Busy and Learning
👨👩👦 https://www.facebook.com/groups/activelittles
💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)💡Project/activity Ideas (add your own!)
Make-up-a-voice ActivityMake-up-a-voice Activity
💡🔗Learn about voice acting and then try to improvise a voice for each character.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/make-up-a-voice-activity
Banish-boredom Printable JournalBanish-boredom Printable Journal
💡🔗A list-making journal to prepare you for boredom, plus wise words by wise people about boredom.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/banishing-boredom
7-day Challenge Printable Journal7-day Challenge Printable Journal
💡🔗A journal inviting kids, 8-year olds and older, to take on a daily challenge and track it for a week.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/day-challenge-printable-journal
Space Colonization Printable ActivitySpace Colonization Printable Activity
💡🔗Watch fascinating videos about space colonization and then try to design your own space colony.
🔗https://www.littlelightbulbs.com/posts/space-colonization-printable-journal-watch-learn
Song + Art ProjectSong + Art Project
🏃♀️🏃♂️In the morning, learn to sing a folk song. If it contains words/objects/concepts/instruments the children don’t know, learn about them together.
In the afternoon, make an art project based on the song. Draw, build a model of an item from the song, make the song in Lego.
Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.Activity Cache- Geocaching for activities.
🏃♀️🏃♂️Think of an open-air activity that can be done with no materials, or with materials you bring with you. Choose a location in your area and walk there. Save the GPS coordinates and do the activity. Take pictures! Bring home the coordinates and pictures and then post them on a local parent’s Internet group. Other families can go to the same place.
Do not leave items at the site; repeated handling of them can spread virus particles.
In order to respect social distancing, the parents can organise between themselves (“we’ll go this afternoon, you go tomorrow”) or just plan that if someone else is there, that they will continue walking past and come back in a half hour.
Make a maze with forest materials.Make a maze with forest materials.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Set up a target, visitors throw pinecones at it. Find a tri-corner of three counties, and learn about map coloring there.
Offer Short LessonsOffer Short Lessons
💡If you can give short lessons to children who are being home educated (you don’t have to be an educator, could be an instrument, a story from history, etc.), please email Tim Cook
✉️ [email protected]
Other Helpful InformationOther Helpful Information
National Trust Free Parks & GardensNational Trust Free Parks & Gardens
🇬🇧🔗https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
The National Trust is keeping its parks and gardens open for free during social distancing.
RSPB Nature Reserves Open for FreeRSPB Nature Reserves Open for Free
🇬🇧🔗https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/stories/coronavirus/
The RSPB is keeping the majority of its nature reserves open and is waiving car parking charges until further notice (visitor centres and cafes are closed, however).
Education and LearningEducation and Learning
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/educational-content
Mental HealthMental Health
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/mental-health
Young MindsYoung Minds
🇬🇧🔗https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/
This organisation aims to ensure all young people get the best possible mental health support.
For childrenFor children
Fischy MusicFischy Music
🔗https://www.youtube.com/user/Fischymusic
Fischy Music. Free music video website for children’s emotional and mental wellbeing. Online assemblies on YouTube every Monday morning at 11am (primary aged children and families).
Child and Adolescent Mental Health AdviceChild and Adolescent Mental Health Advice
🔗https://www.dropbox.com/s/389s08v6kflosyf/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf?dl=0&mc_cid=cdc03b607d&mc_eid:=3f078d562d
Advice from the University of Reading and University of Oxford for young people to manage their mental health during the pandemic
For ParentsFor Parents
Parent Zone Crisis MessagingParent Zone Crisis Messaging
🔗https://parentzone.org.uk/parent-zone-crisis-messenger
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text PARENTZONE to 85258.
Child MindChild Mind
🔗https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Clinical and supportive resources - Resources for parents struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries
Child Mind Institute Live ChatsChild Mind Institute Live Chats
🔗https://www.facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute/live/
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians - Live Chats that parents have access to with clinicians that discuss children and parents health
Co-parenting in CoronavirusCo-parenting in Coronavirus
🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-busting/202003/co-parenting-and-the-coronavirus
Co-parenting and Coronavirus- Article discusses how separated parents can bridge their differences during the pandemic
Potential In MePotential In Me
🔗https://potentialin.me/families-online/
Potential in Me are running an online support group for parents & carers of kids in adolescence (8-25). We’re running personal development workshops, community connection calls and a limited amount of one-to-one coaching support.
DevieCoachDevieCoach
🔗https://deviecoach.com/
Free mobile app that delivers research-based daily support for parents at home with young children in the form of automated 2-5 min chats. All content based on RCT-validated.
General support for parentsGeneral support for parents
Dads RockDads Rock
🔗https://www.dadsrock.org.uk/
Dads Rock! Supporting fathers across Scotland.
Parenting Across ScotlandParenting Across Scotland
🔗https://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/info-for-families/coronavirus/
Parenting across Scotland- Provides guides for the family.
Barnardo Whatsapp ToolBarnardo Whatsapp Tool
🔗https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FU1VhPd7zmmQJF2kwIMUeWFzqLuBbEpc
Barnardo's pilot of WhatsApp as a service delivery tool. Guidance, policy, lessons learned, etc.
Dads Rock will be running online workshops, such as Antenatal for Dads to be, Antenatal for Mums to be, Feeding, sleeping and hairstyle workshops.
Parenting NIParenting NI
🔗https://www.parentingni.org/
Parenting NI established in 1979, as the Parents Advice Centre, provides free support for parents across Northern Ireland.
Parent InfoParent Info
🔗https://parentinfo.org/
Help and advice for families in a digital world
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
Social Networks and CommunicationSocial Networks and Communication
Chatting/Communicating with otherChatting/Communicating with other
MushMush
🇬🇧🔗https://letsmush.com/
GovStart 2019 startup Mush is the local social network for mums. They can swap advice and tips on how to deal with the virus.
Positive Birth Under COVID-19Positive Birth Under COVID-19
🔗https://m.facebook.com/groups/204187680864008/
Facebook group supporting those who are going to give birth in the time of Coronavirus.
FAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEASFAMILY LOCKDOWN TIPS & IDEAS
🔗https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326/
Facebook group for Family Lockdown tips and ideas
Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UKFamily lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
🇬🇧🔗https://www.facebook.com/groups/670287490403923/
Facebook Group for Family lockdown activities, tips & ideas UK
CampaignsCampaigns
In this TogetherIn this Together
🇦🇪🔗#InThisTogetherDubai, A social media campaign that links all education community members together to share their ideas and practices and support each other
SafeguardingSafeguarding
Safeguarding AdviceSafeguarding Advice
🔗https://medium.com/@catherineknibbs/what-are-the-issues-to-consider-working-online-with-children-young-people-during-covid-19-66cd53254d58
What are the issues to consider working online with children/young people during Coronavirus outbreak
Internet MattersInternet Matters
🔗https://www.internetmatters.org/
Helping parents keep their children safe online
Safeguarding for Music TuitionSafeguarding for Music Tuition
🔗https://274483.temp-dns.com/upload/Connect_Resound_Safeguarding_for_synchonous_online_music_tuition_final.pdf
Safeguarding: synchronous online music tuition
Online CompassOnline Compass
🔗https://swgfl.org.uk/products/online-compass/
Online Compass produced by SWGfL (who also run online safety mark for schools) Online Compass is an online-safety self-review tool designed for organisations working with children and young people. It helps assess your current practice and provides guidance for ongoing development re online policies/procedures etc. Nb the resources are in the process of being updated so some links don’t work.
Safety while onl
https://www.scrtracker.com/blog/how-can-we-keep-students-safe-as-their-internet-usage-increases
what
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/educational-content
Mental HealthMental Health
See also:See also:
🔗https://coronavirustechhandbook.com/mental-health
Young MindsYoung Minds
🇬🇧🔗https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/coronavirus-and-mental-health/
This organisation aims to ensure all young people get the best possible mental health support.
For childrenFor children
Fischy MusicFischy Music
🔗https://www.youtube.com/user/Fischymusic
Fischy Music. Free music video website for children’s emotional and mental wellbeing. Online assemblies on YouTube every Monday morning at 11am (primary aged children and families).
Child and Adolescent Mental Health AdviceChild and Adolescent Mental Health Advice
🔗https://www.dropbox.com/s/389s08v6kflosyf/COVID19_advice-for-parents-and-carers_20.3_.pdf?dl=0&mc_cid=cdc03b607d&mc_eid:=3f078d562d
Advice from the University of Reading and University of Oxford for young people to manage their mental health during the pandemic
For ParentsFor Parents
Parent Zone Crisis MessagingParent Zone Crisis Messaging
🔗https://parentzone.org.uk/parent-zone-crisis-messenger
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text PARENTZONE to 85258.
Child MindChild Mind
🔗https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Clinical and supportive resources - Resources for parents struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries
Child Mind Institute Live ChatsChild Mind Institute Live Chats
🔗https://www.facebook.com/ChildMindInstitute/live/
Facebook Live video chats with expert clinicians - Live Chats that parents have access to with clinicians that discuss children and parents health
Co-parenting in CoronavirusCo-parenting in Coronavirus
🔗https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-busting/202003/co-parenting-and-the-coronavirus
Co-parenting and Coronavirus- Article discusses how separated parents can bridge their differences during the pandemic
Potential In MePotential In Me
🔗https://potentialin.me/families-online/
Potential in Me are running an online support group for parents & carers of kids in adolescence (8-25). We’re running personal development workshops, community connection calls and a limited amount of one-to-one coaching support.
DevieCoachDevieCoach
🔗https://deviecoach.com/
Free mobile app that delivers research-based daily support for parents at home with young children in the form of automated 2-5 min chats. All content based on RCT-validated.
General support for parentsGeneral support for parents
Dads RockDads Rock
🔗https://www.dadsrock.org.uk/
Dads Rock! Supporting fathers across Scotland.
Parenting Across ScotlandParenting Across Scotland
🔗https://www.parentingacrossscotland.org/info-for-families/coronavirus/
Parenting across Scotland- Provides guides for the family.
Barnardo Whatsapp ToolBarnardo Whatsapp Tool
🔗https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FU1VhPd7zmmQJF2kwIMUeWFzqLuBbEpc
Barnardo's pilot of WhatsApp as a service delivery tool. Guidance, policy, lessons learned, etc.
Dads Rock will be running online workshops, such as Antenatal for Dads to be, Antenatal for Mums to be, Feeding, sleeping and hairstyle workshops.
Parenting NIParenting NI
🔗https://www.parentingni.org/
Parenting NI established in 1979, as the Parents Advice Centre, provides free support for parents across Northern Ireland.
Parent InfoParent Info
🔗https://parentinfo.org/
Help and advice for families in a digital world
Parent Info is a collaboration between Parent Zone and NCA-CEOP, providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations.
Social Networks and CommunicationSocial Networks and Communication
Chatting/Communicating with otherChatting/Communicating with other
MushMush
🇬🇧🔗https://letsmush.com/
GovStart 2019 startup Mush is the local social network for mums. They can swap advice and tips on how to deal with the virus.
Positive Birth Under COVID-19Positive Birth Under COVID-19
🔗https://m.facebook.com/groups/204187680864008/
