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Surferfish
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by Surferfish »

doodles wrote:Teach them to cook, do the laundry and iron. My ds is going to paint his bedroom.

All good life skills
Like it! :D

Put the little blighters to work around the house while we put our feet up with a cuppa and a Netflix box set! Maybe this whole lockdown thing may not be so bad after all... :wink:
Weakandwobbly
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by Weakandwobbly »

Surferfish wrote:
doodles wrote:Teach them to cook, do the laundry and iron. My ds is going to paint his bedroom.

All good life skills
Like it! :D

Put the little blighters to work around the house while we put our feet up with a cuppa and a Netflix box set! Maybe this whole lockdown thing may not be so bad after all... :wink:
Fully agree. Making a cup of tea is number one on the homeschooling list! :lol:
Tinkers
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by Tinkers »

DD already knows how to cook, and do the washing. She will be perfecting both.

Now she can also drive, she may also get sent out on errands.
scary mum
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

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Surferfish wrote:What about activities like playing a game of tennis or going for a bike ride with friends? Would they be allowed as they don't involve any close proximity to anyone?
I'm sure they are. I guess there is a theoretical risk from the tennis balls but they could always wear a glove on the non racquet hand. Our tennis club is intending to continue with social (distance) tennis with no hand shaking etc. All matches are cancelled.
Mind you, if we go into total lockdown, that will change, which would be a shame.
scary mum
doodles
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by doodles »

Learning to drive is also on ds's list.

I'm hoping to expand his culinary repertoire beyond brownies, spaghetti bol and curry. He can iron but the inner workings of the washing machine are as yet unknown to him.......not for much longer though!
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad !
Reading Mum
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by Reading Mum »

This is the list my DH got sent by a colleague - I have not checked any of them out but there are plenty to choose from.

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3SBnRUiQ ... .org.uk%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Telephone befriending service for the elderly

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3DHUshML ... .llttf.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Online cognitive behavioural therapy site

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3GQDnQje ... nds.org.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Children and adolescent mental health support resource

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3HMKBwph ... dspace.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Meditation/ relaxation and sleep resources

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3TY56zjK ... llbeing%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wellbeing advice

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3DMJX6Pq ... use.org.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bereavement counselling

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3KWnyXho ... ans.org%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Samaritans

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3QQyjTsk ... r-Yourself" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Self help resources for mental health issues

https://clicktime.symantec.com/361Zsvfb ... cot.nhs.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Online resource for all mental health issues, including bereavement

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3GgEYSj3 ... era.org%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Online resource for skills building

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“Udacity is the world’s fastest, most efficient way to master the skills tech companies want. 100% online, part-time & self-paced.”

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Online learning support resource for GCSE/ A-Level/ KS2 and KS3

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3JydbHyG ... tmaths.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Maths Learning support

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3LHP4cTK ... u3a.org.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
University of the 3rd age, online courses for more mature students

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3K6jjwuU ... Findex.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Online courses from MIT

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3PT2pobv ... icKidsYoga" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yoga you can do with the kids, to chill them out?

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3WgexM4b ... emy.com%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free online courses

https://clicktime.symantec.com/38xYDEtx ... day.com%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Artistic exploration website

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3CC3LM7y ... agejam.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Learn new languages online

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3RrG8V39 ... dle.com%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Online sci-fi books

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3B4Fxzxy ... cademy.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Especially good for maths and computing for all ages but other subjects at Secondary level. Note this uses the U.S. grade system but it's mostly common material.

BBC Learning
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3Vn8Z8um ... esearch%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This site is old and no longer updated and yet there's so much still available, from language learning to BBC Bitesize for revision. No TV licence required except for content on BBC iPlayer.

Futurelearn
https://clicktime.symantec.com/32T4BF6v ... elearn.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free to access 100s of courses, only pay to upgrade if you need a certificate in your name (own account from age 14+ but younger learners can use a parent account).

Seneca
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3Ry4DXQy ... arning.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
For those revising at GCSE or A level. Tons of free revision content. Paid access to higher level material.

Openlearn
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3PMS7xK4 ... enlearn%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free taster courses aimed at those considering Open University but everyone can access it. Adult level, but some e.g. nature and environment courses could well be of interest to young people.

Blockly
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3UmSAgX1 ... ckly.games" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Learn computer programming skills - fun and free.

Scratch
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3P7dVjMM ... 2Fgames%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Creative computer programming

Ted Ed
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3SgrKPn9 ... ed.ted.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
All sorts of engaging educational videos

National Geographic Kids
https://clicktime.symantec.com/35nZ62sv ... om%2Fuk%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Activities and quizzes for younger kids.

Duolingo
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3WLyGhZJ ... olingo.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Learn languages for free. Web or app.

Mystery Science
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3NU8Lct1 ... cience.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free science lessons

The Kids Should See This
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3XYaqrJ1 ... eethis.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wide range of cool educational videos

Crash Course
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3C4pzCCL ... course.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You Tube videos on many subjects

Crash Course Kids
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3WFrwqJr ... coursekids" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
As above for a younger audience

Crest Awards
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3CKMLFYb ... awards.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Science awards you can complete from home.

iDEA Awards
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3NR2DU3e ... dea.org.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Digital enterprise award scheme you can complete online.

Paw Print Badges
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3TsvA51C ... dges.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free challenge packs and other downloads. Many activities can be completed indoors. Badges cost but are optional.

Tinkercad
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3CmeJ3iw ... kercad.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
All kinds of making.

Prodigy Maths
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3Kd5h5Wu ... gygame.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Is in U.S. grades, but good for UK Primary age.

Cbeebies Radio
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3J65irHA ... es%2Fradio" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Listening activities for the younger ones.

Nature Detectives
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3FrPoyT2 ... ectives%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
A lot of these can be done in a garden, or if you can get to a remote forest location!

British Council
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3PZFfsVX ... ces%2Ffind" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Resources for English language learning

Oxford Owl for Home
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3BZmmbsW ... or-home%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lots of free resources for Primary age

Big History Project
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3Y88zxV8 ... com%2Fhome" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Aimed at Secondary age. Multi disciplinary activities.

Geography Games
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3MHbe1sL ... world.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Geography gaming!

Blue Peter Badges
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3Gy6NsxM ... ter-badges" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you have a stamp and a nearby post box.

The Artful Parent
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3A3dzS1j ... lparent%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Good, free art activities

Red Ted Art
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3RqNfk7h ... tedart.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Easy arts and crafts for little ones

The Imagination Tree
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3W3GBfEX ... ontree.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Creative art and craft activities for the very youngest.

Toy Theater
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3Y6KzjQF ... ter.com%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Educational online games

DK Find Out
https://clicktime.symantec.com/3U8THw43 ... p8-sjXmrac" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Activities and quizzes

Twinkl
https://clicktime.symantec.com/34bWo8aS ... inkl.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is more for printouts, and usually at a fee, but they are offering a month of free access to parents in the event of school closures.

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3CCw9auK ... l20.net%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Play DnD and other RPGs with friends online or make new friends and learn how to play. It's free for basic serivce (which is likely all you will need)

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3TwrqhXL ... gle.com%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
There's a link to themes and collections in the drop down menu, and virtual gallery tours to check out.

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3Q96m8Cw ... vox.org%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Audiobooks. Like Audible, but FREE! Basically if you aren't aware, Project Gutenberg stores all books which are outside copyright (and therefore free to readhttps://clicktime.symantec.com/3J5uSY2uGkwFrQFWXrSauX56H2?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gutenberg.org%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;)
Librivox is where people have taken these books and then narrated them.

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3HujVhK4 ... peras.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free online operas

https://clicktime.symantec.com/395iShf9 ... les.com%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free online puzzles

https://clicktime.symantec.com/39dm2miN ... 2Fprojects" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You can help make a difference and keep boredom at bay right here -

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Complete online free music concerts

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Online theatre productions

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3X4DhVhW ... ibrary.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Online plays and theatrical performances

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3AAsBR8N ... ngo.com%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
free website for learning languages which can be very useful if you're looking to learn a new language. Also comes in a phone app which is very good

Free old novels and short story collections can be found on Project Gutenberg and Wikisource:
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https://clicktime.symantec.com/3ADZorXn ... FMain_Page" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3D3YyPQU ... tual-tours" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Virtual museum tours

https://clicktime.symantec.com/3CutU8wz ... seums.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free colouring books to download and print
helen0209
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by helen0209 »

scary mum wrote:
Surferfish wrote:What about activities like playing a game of tennis or going for a bike ride with friends? Would they be allowed as they don't involve any close proximity to anyone?
I'm sure they are. I guess there is a theoretical risk from the tennis balls but they could always wear a glove on the non racquet hand. Our tennis club is intending to continue with social (distance) tennis with no hand shaking etc. All matches are cancelled.
Mind you, if we go into total lockdown, that will change, which would be a shame.
Please don't socialise with friends. The greater distance we all keep from each other the greater chance we have of slowing this down and saving lives.
salsa
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by salsa »

What a comprehensive list, Reading Mum! Thank you!

Salsa
Aethel
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by Aethel »

yes, great list!
kenyancowgirl
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Re: Things to do whilst on ‘lockdown’

Post by kenyancowgirl »

Here, the lack of a gym has been an issue so the boys have created their own garden gym. They work all day and then late afternoon go and have a session, they even have groupies - the six three week old lambs from next door!!
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