I have been reading many journal entries from students saying how their days seem to be more and more monotonous and they have trouble keeping track of what day it is.
It got me to thinking about finding some resources to "shake things up" a little bit! I know the Northshore Learns website has a lot of information and links, here are some more that I found.
Coding classes!
Code.org has weekly interactive lessons on Wednesdays at 10am PST. I recognize that may get in the way of our classroom meetings, but I totally understand if kids leave early to take another class!This coming Wednesday, April, 22, the coding class will feature Bill Gates as a special guest!
Science projects!
This is a link to some engineering activities that could be done at home.Or you could do some Science Experiments!
Or more Science Experiments!
This site has ads, but also lists of a lot of experiments too!
Read a Good Book!
Write something!
The New York Times has free accounts for students and teachers, and this part of their website has activities, lessons, and webinars. (some of this site seems to be geared more for high school students, so you may want to look through it a bit more)
Art is always fun!
This post has 12 Art Channels on YouTube that have a variety of mediums. (Sorry for all the ads on their website!)
This channel is more geared towards adult artists. Its website has a subscription box for materials etc. but if you have a lot of art supplies and child who is really interested in using them, their tutorial videos are free, so it might be a place to go!
Quality Time...
Finally, this time is stressful, and your children feel it from you and from the world around them. They miss "normal" and want to do all the things that they used to do, even if they know they can't.
Spending time doing something fun with them, whether it is board games or video games, a nature walk or a book club. If it is something you never get a chance to do together, you can create experiences that make "abnormal" fun instead of stressful. (For example, here is a video my friend posted of a Rube Goldberg machine he made with his son.)
Children all over the world are missing school, their friends, and all of their extra curricular activities. They will never forget this time. Don't be afraid to make it memorable for good reasons as well.
Sending my love to all of you.
Mrs. Hart
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