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Are you looking for ways to get your children interested in family history? Here are some great family history activities to get them involved!
Going a little stir-crazy during lockdown? Here are some microadventures suitable for trying at home that can add some excitement to your quarantine.
A Crafter's Ultimate Survival Guide in a Quarantine- how are you holding up during your time at home? Let me share some ideas to help survive the quarantine
By Karah St. Preux When this year began, we never expected the changes that would be brought into our lives. COVID-19 has given everyone a new “normal”, yet it is completely understandable to wish for the normal we used to have. Through it all, you may have asked yourself what is the best way to make sure that your child is not missing out on a “normal childhood”. There are many ways to ensure that your child(ren) don’t miss out on key experiences- especially regarding school. This back to school season is going to be unlike any other, and it is necessary to help guide your child, so that they will adapt to these changes seamlessly. In many areas, schools are not going to reopen this fall, but that does not mean that kids will not be able to experience an idea of a typical school day. Here are seven ways to keep normalcy for your child if their school is not reopening this fall. 1. Keep a Schedule Whether your kid(s) are having class meetings on Zoom, or whether you decide to homeschool your children, consistency is key! Create a schedule that will outline their day and the classes that they are taking. Each schedule should also account for breaks and snack time. 2. “Pack” Your Child(ren) a Lunch Even if their school isn’t reopening this fall, you can still pack them a lunch! Providing your child with a pre-made lunch in a brown bag or lunchbox will definitely be remnant of a typical school experience, and will keep the packed lunch tradition alive. 3. Provide Recess After lunch, comes most kids’ favorite part of the day, recess! Let your kid(s) have downtime for both indoor and outdoor play. Recess provides a much needed break and also offers cognitive, physical, and emotional benefits. One of the best ways to provide indoor play that encourages imagination and creativity is a kids’ play carpet. Even the Montessori educational method suggests an area for designated playtime and enjoyment. Playhouse Pink L 4. Change Up the Scenery In many schools, different subjects are taught in different classrooms. You can keep that alive by designating a certain room in the house to a certain subject. Maybe the living room is now where math lessons are held, or the bedroom is the best place to learn grammar. By providing a change in scenery, it will keep your child more alert and it is more accurate to their typical school day. 5. Get a White Board When I think of a classroom, I always think of the teacher standing in front of the room next to a dry erase board or a chalkboard. You can do the same by getting a board of your own. After Zoom meetings, you can find creative ways to review the subject matter on a board to truly help your child understand the key concepts without screen time. 6. Go Back to School Shopping Nothing says “back to school” more than back to school shopping. Take your kid to get a few items where they can feel as if this year is just like any other. Get them a new backpack, new clothes, and new stationery supplies so they won’t have to miss out. Everything can be used in the house during their home school or video chat meetings. Although it won’t be a typical school setting, their new items can still provide them with a sense of back to school excitement. 7. Have Video Chat Playdates School provides our children with necessary social skills that will help them throughout their life. If their school is not opening, there are still ways to make sure your kids will be able to be social. Video chat play dates and catching up with friends will be essential to provide a sense of normalcy. It will be important for kids to have people their age to talk to about how they’re feeling. They’ll be going through the same situation, so it will be cathartic for them to have someone to share their feelings with. Video chat play dates can also allow for kids to play with toys together, and they can still let their imaginations run wild. Traffic Green M In a time when the future is so unpredictable, it is incredibly important for children to be able to keep a sense of normalcy and not miss out on key parts of their childhood. How are your kids coping with the changes made this school year? Let us know in the comments below!
Going a little stir-crazy during lockdown? Here are some microadventures suitable for trying at home that can add some excitement to your quarantine.
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Enjoy free virtual tours of museums, opera, hikes, zoos and aquariums!
Travelers all over the world are being immensely affected due to Coronavirus lockdowns. Here is how to travel in a Corona world from home!
Stress is a natural and unavoidable part of life – but too much stress can take a negative toll on your body, physically, mentally and emotionally. While we’re social distancing to keep ourselves and others safe, stress has been proven to be a negative psychological impact of quarantine. While I try my best to stay […]
Are you looking for ways to get your children interested in family history? Here are some great family history activities to get them involved!
Accordion Mini Album in a Box with Graphic 45. Learn how to combine two projects: a box and an accordion mini album into one!
Travelers all over the world are being immensely affected due to Coronavirus lockdowns. Here is how to travel in a Corona world from home!
Travel plans canceled! School canceled! Work canceled! What in the world is there to do. I’d be lying if I said I was 100% okay. I’m not. Seeing the numbers continue to rise and more and more people die has taken a real toll on me. Coronavirus has come and blew up the whole spot. The devastatio
These are all so fun!! Neighborhood activities during social distancing. These group activities will help your family feel close to neighbors and friends!
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12+ I Spy Game Printables. Fun I Spy activity free printables for a rainy day, road trip, classroom party activity for kids.
Charles created a series of art doodles about strategies he is using to fight the Coronavirus. Here they are for you to print out at home and use as coloring sheets. Enjoy!
Over the past month or so, I created a series of comics chronicling my feelings and thoughts about the COVID-19 pandemic. The usual characters of the comic are readjusting to a new global reality of self-quarantine and lockdowns. Despite that, the animals try to stay cheerful and tackle issues like most of us. The wholesomeness is contagious, and let's hope that we all catch it from them!
Travelers all over the world are being immensely affected due to Coronavirus lockdowns. Here is how to travel in a Corona world from home!
Find here a list of ideas and things to do during self-isolation to make the most of your time to thank yourself for later.
Under lockdown or self-isolating due to Covid 19? Here’s a few things to help get you through.
So, I guess this is our new normal. Get comfortable, guys. It looks like we'll be confined for many more weeks. How are you holding up? How do you cope with stress and anxiety? I went through many phases since the beginning of March when this coronavirus pandemic started. My phases in dealing with COVID-19 Denial. It's in China and looks like they have it under control. Glad I'm far away from it. Anger. Irritability, having negative thoughts in my mind. Numbness. Deer in headlights. Unable to think clearly or process what is happening. Feeling frozen. Fear. Feeling scared. Wanting
With everyday challenges, it can be difficult to incorporate self-care ideas that are needed for hapiness. Self-care should be part of our daily routine.
Charles created a series of art doodles about strategies he is using to fight the Coronavirus. Here they are for you to print out at home and use as coloring sheets. Enjoy!
Travelers all over the world are being immensely affected due to Coronavirus lockdowns. Here is how to travel in a Corona world from home!
Enjoy free virtual tours of museums, opera, hikes, zoos and aquariums!
While you're all quarantined, consider getting a copy of Picture Hope: The Social Distancing Coloring Book made from 64 artists from around the world.
When you are in a natural environment, you look around and see a wonderful abundance of green shades. In the ancient Chinese belief of feng shui, it is considered important to bring shades of green into your home surroundings. Different home decor elements like a plant, rug, cushion cover
What happens when you can't travel because you're stuck in quarantine during the Coronavirus pandemic? You scratch the travel itch from home! Here's how I'm fulfilling my wanderlust while I'm stuck inside.
After putting together my indoor activities for kids, it became clear quickly that I needed to share more ideas specific for....
We may be in quarantine, but that won't stop us from celebrating Father's Day with these fun activities! These activities will make Father's Day memorable!
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With everyday challenges, it can be difficult to incorporate self-care ideas that are needed for hapiness. Self-care should be part of our daily routine.
Over the past month or so, I created a series of comics chronicling my feelings and thoughts about the COVID-19 pandemic. The usual characters of the comic are readjusting to a new global reality of self-quarantine and lockdowns. Despite that, the animals try to stay cheerful and tackle issues like most of us. The wholesomeness is contagious, and let's hope that we all catch it from them!
Time well spent.
