Ten family fun activities which can be done at home

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.

  1. 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!

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.

30 Day Lego Challenge.

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.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

7. DIY Jellyfish

Paper plates and wool can transform into these amazing creatures. If you use glow-in-the-dark acrylic paint, you can even see their ‘bioluminescence’ in action when you turn out the lights. Full details here.
8. Create a tissue box monster
Don’t throw away the old tissue boxes because they can be transformed into scary monsters. Fun for all the family is guaranteed and full instructions can be found here.
9. Choose your own adventure
Choose your favourite book and read the first few chapters, then create your own ending. This can be done with both children’s picture books and young adult books.
10. Be a little Picasso
A full list of art museums can be found here, so why not choose your favourite picture and put your own spin on it. From the National Gallery in Prague to the British Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, there is plenty to choose from, so get the crayons and paints out.

 

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