Here are plenty of fun activities to keep children entertained

We can’t get out and about due to lockdown, so here’s the next best thing – a range of activities for the whole family.

Blockly

https://blockly.games

Learn computer programming skills – fun and free. The games have an educational angle.

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Scratch

https://scratch.mit.edu/explore/projects/games/

Creative computer programming for children and adults. Have fun!

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Ted Ed

https://ed.ted.com

All sorts of engaging educational videos for the whole family. Learn along with the children.

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National Geographic Kids

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

Activities and quizzes for younger kids.

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Duolingo

https://www.duolingo.com

Learn languages for free. Web or app.

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Mystery Science

https://mysteryscience.com

Free science lessons with fun on the menu.

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Crash Course

https://thecrashcourse.com

You Tube videos on many subjects

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Crash Course Kids

https://m.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids

Learn some amazing facts.

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Crest Awards

https://www.crestawards.org

Science awards you can complete from home. Put the fun into STEM.

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iDEA Awards

https://idea.org.uk

Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.

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Paw Print Badges

https://www.pawprintbadges.co.uk

Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors.

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Tinkercad

https://www.tinkercad.com

All kinds of ideas and it’s all about creating.

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Prodigy Maths

https://www.prodigygame.com

Is related to U.S. grades, but suitable for primary age.

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Cbeebies Radio

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio

Listening activities for younger children.

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Oxford Owl for Home

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/

Lots of free resources for Primary age

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Big History Project

https://www.bighistoryproject.com/home

Multi disciplinary activities designed to educate and entertain.

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Geography Games

https://world-geography-games.com/world.html

Geography gaming – learn about the world.

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Blue Peter Badges

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/about-blue-peter-badges

Fun Blue Peter challenges.

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The Artful Parent

https://www.facebook.com/artfulparent/

Fun, free art activities.

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Red Ted Art

https://www.redtedart.com

Lots of arts and crafts for a rainy day.

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The Imagination Tree

https://theimaginationtree.com

Creative art and craft activities.

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Toy Theater

https://toytheater.com

Educational online games

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DK Find Out

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/…

Activities and quizzes.

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