Read A Book
We all have a stack of books that we’ve “been meaning to get to” for quite some time now. This is the chance to finally dust these off and dive into another world. Reading is a great way to escape and take your mind off of things for a little while.
Read A Book
BrainPOP
Kids learn better when they’re having fun. BrainPOP is a fun and great online resource where kids can choose not only learning subjects such as English and math but arts and crafts too, as well as learn about the coronavirus, the solstice, and top movies.
BrainPOP
Cook Up a Storm
Many people find cooking therapeutic, and will actually welcome this downtime. Those who are usually too busy to experiment and try out new recipes will be able to do so now. If you’re great at cooking, now you can practice and practice until it’s perfect or try out new recipes!
Cook Up A Storm
Computer Programming For Kids – Tynker
If your child is interested in computer programming, then try Tynker. It’s a free online tool that teaches kids all about computer programming in a fun and creative way. Exercises are split into three different age groups, for kids over the age of five.
Computer Programming – Tynker
Online Arts And Crafts – Creativebug
This online resource is aimed at those who want to explore their creative side by means of arts and craft activities. You will find classes on just about anything arty, from instructions on how to create fairy wands, animal hats, knitting, and making finger puppets.
Online Arts And Crafts – Creativebug
Listen To Podcasts
There are so many different podcasts out there that you can listen to. You will find anything from religious discussions to comedy podcasts. No matter what you’re into, you’ll be able to find something according to your interests. Just grab your earphones, lie back, and relax as you listen.
Listen To Podcasts
Party Games
Everyone will remember those classic party games, like Musical Chairs, Musical Statues, and Pin The Tail On The Donkey. These days, with all the technology available, most kids don’t even play these anymore. It’ll be a great way to teach your kids the games you enjoyed as a kid yourself.
Party Games
Do Some Home Workouts
Being confined at home for long periods of time doesn’t mean that you should become a couch potato. Now you’ll have more than enough time to exercise. You can watch online workout videos or you can create your own workout according to your skill level.
Do Some Home Workouts
SciShow Kids
Learning about science doesn’t need to be boring, that’s why this online resource is so great. Did you know that learning about animals is also considered science? SciShow Kids is a YouTube channel where your kids can tune in and learn about the science of animals.
SciShow Kids
Watch Cake Decorating Tutorials
If you enjoy baking, but your decorating skills could do with some training, then this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. You’ll find lots of online tutorials from cake decoration, to cupcake decoration
You can bake a cake and show your family your new skill.
Watch Cake Decorating Tutorials
The Brain Scoop
This online resource is also a YouTube channel. It is hosted by Emily Graslie and it is filmed at The Field Museum in Chicago. She teaches kids all about topics having to do with natural history museums. Some of the fascinating things she covers are topics like why King Tut had a flat head.
The Brain Scoop
Watching New Shows On TV
When you’re working at the office you don’t usually have much time for yourself, and there’s never enough time in the day to watch your favorite series. Now, you’ll be able to watch your series and start watching new ones as well! Load up Netflix and start relaxing.
Watching New Shows On TV
Geek Gurl Diaries
This is aimed at teenage girls because it appeals to their curiosity about technology and girly things. Carrie Ann, an ICT teacher from East London started the Geek Gurl Diaries in 2012. She wants to inspire teens to do traditional subjects that are deemed geeky.
Geek Gurl Diaries
Watch Makeup Tutorials
For those of you that wear makeup, why not try out new techniques and learn new ways of applying your makeup. There are many tutorials online that will teach you anything from basic foundation application to creating the smokey eye effect.
Watch Makeup Tutorials
Get The Kids Baking
Use this opportunity not only to keep your kids busy but to spend quality time with them. Depending on what you’re baking it can keep them occupied for a couple of hours. The bonus is that the whole family can enjoy the finished product.
Get The Kids Baking
Meditation And Prayer
For some people, prayer can be a comfort in these times of high stress. If praying isn’t for you, you can also try meditation and mindfulness. These are proven and effective methods of relaxing and will help you appreciate the good things in your life, even amidst these chaotic times.
Meditation And Prayer
SoulPancake
This online resource was created in order to spread joy and was created by actor Rainn Wilson best known for his time in The Office. You’ll find shareable, uplifting, and meaningful content, such as pep talks from Kid President. You can also watch videos where kids give their opinion of one another as well as videos of kids baking with grandma.
SoulPancake
Live Stream Yoga Classes
Doing yoga isn’t only good for your health, but it can positively affect your state of mind. Those exercises and breathing techniques will help you relax and ground yourself. If you’ve never done yoga, now is a good time to start.
Live Stream Yoga Classes
Just Dance 2020
This is when you’ll really appreciate your kids’ Playstation, Nintendo Wii, Switch, or Xbox. The game Just Dance 2020 is great for the whole family. Just follow a virtual coach that’ll teach you different dance moves and have some fun while being active.
Just Dance 2020
Clean Out Your Closet
Now you’ll have plenty of time to clean out your cupboards. You could even do it over a few days as you move from room to room. You’ll be surprised how many items you’ll find that you simply do not need. A great way tp upcycle these items is to give them away to those less fortunate.
Clean Out Your Closet
All-In-One Homeschool
All-In-One Homeschool is a great online resource that moms across the world use to homeschool their kids and they swear by it. What’s more, it’s a free resource and has activities for preschoolers through to high-school seniors. It will keep your kids occupied while learning.
All In One Homeschool
Connecting With Friends Digitally
If you don’t have a laptop you can use your phone to connect with your friends digitally. You can even have multiple friends on a video call at the same time. This way you’ll still feel connected even if it’s through a screen. Apps like Zoom, Skype, and FaceTime are easy to use and will keep you connected to loved ones.
Connecting With Friends Digitally
Play Some Board Games
Time to dig in your attic for those board games that kids used to play before technology took their place. Board games are fun for kids but for adults as well. And it’s a great way to bond with your children away from electronic devices.
Play Some Board Games
Sort Out Your Makeup Kit
Every woman will know just how easy it is for their makeup bag kit to become messy. If you don’t use makeup every day, then you probably have some items that are even expired. Go through everything and throw away what’s finished or not usable anymore. That way, you have the perfect excuse to order some new makeup online, guilt-free!
Sort Out Your Makeup Kit
Play Interactive Games
If you can’t find your board games, or you simply don’t have any, then there are other games you can play. All you need to play Charades is two people or more and your imagination. What about a game of Hide-And-Go-Seek or Who Am I? This is a great way to get you and your kids up and having fun while being active.
Play Interactive Games
Spring Cleaning
Giving your house a deep clean is good once in a while. Usually, people complain that they don’t have enough time because it can be very time consuming and they’d rather spend their weekends relaxing. Now you can dedicate hours to clean your home. Get the whole family to pitch in, put on some music, and have fun with it!
Spring Cleaning
Kids’ Learning Tube
Kids’ Learning Tube is a YouTube channel for kids and its mission is to educate children using animation and music. Here they will learn general knowledge facts ranging from countries around the world, their flags, and even how the body works.
Kids’ Learning Tube
Organize Your Tools
Whether you have a garage or not every man will have his set of tools and DIY equipment lying around the house. Wherever they’re stored, they probably haven’t been organized in a while. Now you can get to that so you know exactly where everything is.
Organize Your Tools
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization that provides free education to anyone around the world. You can sign up for free of charge to access short lessons of all school subjects in video format. There’s also Khan Academy Kids for younger children aged two to six.
Khan Academy
Recreate Movie Night
Just because you can’t go to the cinema it doesn’t mean you can’t recreate the experience at home. Throw some blankets and pillows on the living room floor, make a big bowl of popcorn and violà. You might even have a better movie night at home than at the cinema.
Recreate Movie Night
Do Sudoku Puzzles
If you have a book of Sudoku puzzles then you can use it, but if you don’t, you can find puzzles online. You can even download apps onto any device. Those apps are awesome because you can time yourself and they give you hints.
Do Sudoku Puzzles
TurtleDiary
TurtleDiary is an exciting online resource where kids can learn while having fun. They can choose to play games, do puzzles, experiments, coloring sheets, and watch videos on TurtleDiary. All activities are age-appropriate according to which grade your child is in.
TurtleDiary
Start Journaling
Many people find writing in a journal as healing and good stress relief. By writing down your thoughts and feelings, you can somehow process things better. There’s no better time than now to start journaling. Especially if you’re feeling frustrated while being cooped up at home.
Start Journaling
Switch Zoo Animal Games
If your kids love animals, then they’ll love SwitchZoo. On this website, they’ll be able to make new animals, play animal games, take a guided tour, join zoo quests, and solve animal puzzles. They can even build a biome and hear animal music.
Switch Zoo Animal Games
Coloring Books For Adults
Coloring isn’t only for children so why not get in touch with your artistic side and give it a try. These days you can find coloring books for adults. Those books have intricate and detailed drawings that you can color in.
Coloring Books For Adults
Seussville
Dr. Seuss’s books have been around for many years, and kids of all ages love them. If you don’t have access to any books, you can find them online at Seussville. Here your kids will be transported into the magical world of Dr. Seuss and his characters.
Seussville
Cool Math 4 Kids
Your child will either love math or hate it. If they don’t particularly like math it may be because they’re not learning in a fun way. With Cool Math 4 Kids, math can become fun and that’ll help them learn better with grade-appropriate activities.
Cool Math 4 Kids
Build A Puzzle
Puzzle building can also be quite therapeutic if you enjoy that kind of activity. Find a 1000 piece puzzle and that will keep you occupied for hours, if not days. It’ll help you clear your mind and stay focused on the task at hand.
Build A Puzzle
Upload Your Photos
Most of us have thousands of photos stored on our devices, which may be slowing down the device. Now you’ll have plenty of time to go through all those photos and videos and upload them onto a cloud or an external hard drive and create albums.
Upload Your Photos
Get Some Sunshine
If you usually work in an office environment, and you’re cooped up in an air conditioned building all day then now you can take this opportunity to get some sun. Even if you live in an apartment, you can find a spot where the sun comes in.
Get Some Sunshine
