With an increasing number of people heeding the call to stay at home, here are some fun family activities that can be done from the comfort of the house during the coronavirus crisis.
- PE with Joe Wicks
Join families every day as The Body Coach Joe Wicks gets the nation fit with his fun routines which are suitable for all ages. PE with Joe kicked off on Monday, with millions of views. With children at home, often boredom will creep in, so there is no better way to start the day than to enjoy this – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
2. Stories with David Walliams
David Walliams has announced that he will be releasing 30 free audio stories to keep children entertained. The Britain’s Got Talent judge tweeted to his followers that one story will be available from The World’s Worst Children range each day for the next 30 days – all for free!
Here’s another audio story from ‘The World’s Worst Children’ to entertain your little ones. Today’s child is: Spoiled Brad. I hope you enjoy. It’s FREE! x
Click here to listenhttps://t.co/Azfp8zFPbt pic.twitter.com/Pjsl9awQLa— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) March 24, 2020
3. The Number Portal
If you want to make maths fun, head to The Number Portal for plenty of fun and learning. This site will enable parents to get involved and you don’t have to be an educational expert to help your children with learning.
4. 30 Day Lego Challenge
If you are creative and want to do something hands-on which is also fun, take the 30 Day Lego Challenge. You can build everything from a ship, to a wagon or a jousting arena.
4. Dinosaur shadows
Create your own dinosaur shadows using toys. Simply place the dinosaur on a sheet of paper, and allow the sun or another light source to be your inspiration.
?DINOSAUR SHADOWS?I’ve seen this on a few pages and blogs, and as the sun was shining we gave it a go this morning….
Posted by Earlyyearsoutdoor on Tuesday, 24 March 2020
5. Drawing online
Enjoy drawing online with Jarrett J. Krosoczka—author & illustrator and make it fun. Jarrett takes a different topic every day and guides wannabe artists on how to master the craft. The videos can be found on YouTube.
6. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Enjoy a fun-filled, exciting tour of the Museum of Natural History in Washington DC and see exhibits featuring creatures from the world, skeletons and more. You can learn so much via this tour.
7. DIY Jellyfish
