Ways to keep your kids entertained during lockdown

Chloe_Alumni

Keeping kids occupied can be a challenge at the best of times!

With homeschooling being the new norm, how are you keeping your children occupied?

Please feel free to add your suggestions below and I will be sharing anything that I come across! 

Chloe_Alumni

Mum makes epic Spiderman challenge to keep her four-year-old entertained during lockdown using nothing but string

Also includes other things people have been doing.

April2018mom

Thanks. 
We do lessons whenever possible. This is a challenging time for sure. 

This is a list of tips:

Arts and craft projects
Water play
Team games
Cookery
Sports
Reading
Movie discussion nights
Word puzzles
Revision sessions 
Gardening

April2018mom

Some more links you might wish to take a look at: 

This is a article courtesy of the BBC with some more helpful recommendations and tips on fun activities to do at home with your child. https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/springtime-activities-for-toddlers/znnnpg8

Or you can find a lot more useful suggestions on www.channelmum.co.uk on educational activities for isolation. Definitely worth a read. 
https://www.channelmum.com/c/staying-home?utm_source=Adwords-Search&utm_medium=Advertising&utm_campaign=Childrens-Activities&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8NLJucrU6AIVibbtCh3kawa9EAMYASAAEgKYjPD_BwE
Mumsnet activity threads are another good source of information. 

Chloe_Alumni

Thanks for these @April2018mom! Some good resources here.

Chloe_Alumni

Maybe not the best way, but this video did make me laugh! 

Little girl desperately pretends to like her mum’s cooking in hilarious video where she splutters and heaves – The Sun

As a parent, the hardest part of cooking at home is getting your kids to actually eat it without the fuss.  However, things were different for one little girl who took to her mum's cooking with ease and insisted she loved it despite retching and spluttering with every mouthful.

Adrian_Scope

You mean that's not how people look when they're enjoying your food? 

Chloe_Alumni

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Ami2301

Chloe_Scope said:

Mum makes epic Spiderman challenge to keep her four-year-old entertained during lockdown using nothing but string

Also includes other things people have been doing.

This would entertain me for hours watching Ewan try to do it ?

Chloe_Alumni

Ami2301 said:

Chloe_Scope said:

Mum makes epic Spiderman challenge to keep her four-year-old entertained during lockdown using nothing but string

Also includes other things people have been doing.

This would entertain me for hours watching Ewan try to do it ?

This would be amazing!! 

April2018mom

One more I found earlier- https://doitbeforeme.com/20-easy-drawing-tutorials-for-beginners-cool-things-to-draw-step-by-step/

April2018mom

For children in particular. Art and Craft ideas 
https://www.mumsnet.com/entertainment/fun-childrens-crafts-ideas

EricaMcD

I am grateful and really enjoying the time my husband and I have with our children.  We are lucky enough to be able to go for a walk with our dog most days.  I appreciate being able to hear the birds sing, watching the bees fly around, and looking at the trees and watching spring emerge, with the flowers and trees blossoming.  I haven't heard the sky's being so quiet since I was a child in the 70's! 

Chloe_Alumni

EricaMcD said:

I am grateful and really enjoying the time my husband and I have with our children.  We are lucky enough to be able to go for a walk with our dog most days.  I appreciate being able to hear the birds sing, watching the bees fly around, and looking at the trees and watching spring emerge, with the flowers and trees blossoming.  I haven't heard the sky's being so quiet since I was a child in the 70's! 

So lovely @EricaMcD! 

AlexW_Scope

We have collected some more fun ideas for homeschooling and other activities at https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/homeschooling-during-lockdown/ - hope they help!