yeknomyeknom Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 What To Do With Babies, Toddlers, Kids And Teenagers At Hom. From Grazia:https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/real-life/activities-children-at-home/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1411639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 Ok, this is pretty cool, some well known kids authors are making videos of their stories to entertain our kids:Mo Willems Rob Biddulph Molly Idle https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xP-rQnuCi/Sophie Blackall Celebs reading stories (if you care, they do put on a bit more of a show than most) is available on the BBC Iplayer app for free https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00jdlm2/cbeebies-bedtime-storiesAlso here https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live-on-demandAnd from America https://www.instagram.com/savewithstories/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1411672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 If your kids are musically inclined this is a good free sampler app. It gives really young ones a chance to just bash about and still make a tune and older ones the chance to genuinely make some danceable to music.https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/launchpad-make-remix-music/id584362474 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1411728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share Posted March 24, 2020 David Walliams is releasing a reading of one of his stories each day:https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1411878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 If you have the space and time, pull out all of your kids toys together, from everywhere. It?s a good way to sort them out (don?t start threatening to chuck unused stuff, that?s not fun) and you will be surprised what old games and activities you find that they had forgotten about to occupy a few days of fun. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1411956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 50 ideas from Parents.com which are a little different to the UK lists, you should be able to find something fresh on here:https://www.parents.com/fun/activities/50-ways-to-play/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share Posted March 25, 2020 The Royal Academy of Art has a family newsletter you can sign up to here, or a daily doddle challenge, or online tours of the exhibitions.http://email.wordfly.com/view/?sid=MTYzNF81ODk0XzMxMTUwOV83MzEz&l=3514032c-bf6a-ea11-bd94-e61f134a8c87&utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AE_ResilientArtNewsletter1_d_MARKETING_250320&utm_content=version_A&sourceNumber=623351 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 If you want to discuss Coronavirus with the kids, you might be able to find a light hearted way here https://thekidshouldseethis.com/tagged/coronavirus Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Unfortunately The Book People are closing down. This does however mean good deals to be had on both kids and adults books. There?s a Hobbies, Interest and Puzzles section and Children?s Activities section that may be useful.https://www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_home_tbp?storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&langId=100&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpfHzBRCiARIsAHHzyZo85Vkd8ELLGFG3LeVFK4xS5PNEYqpFKdH_CiWazdTi_WSUoby8jVsaAsKcEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412193 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 Konnie Huq from Blue Peter has launched her own YouTube channel for those now schooling at home https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlSobQTc4IifJEu6Lt22eA Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Ask Alexa to ?play Freeze Dancers? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 Free Minecraft https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/free-educational-content-minecraft-marketplace- Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 J.K Rowling is releasing the audiobook (read by Jude Law) of Tales of Beedle the Bard this Tuesday here https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Tales-of-Beedle-the-Bard-Audiobook/1781103798?qid=1585208899&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=3P1GRP61632X13X04M7GTo celebrate, why not turn your house into Hogwarts this week. Gotta be the best school out there.Make yourself into a suitable teacher with a graduation cap style hat out of board and a cape.Make some wands out of garden twigs and paint them or wrap with foil etc and let your kid pick the wand they want for the week (or let the wand pick them you are a stickler (get it?) for the book.Make a sorting hat. Instead of choosing a House it can contain fun things or treats (written on paper) and they get to pick from it once a day or every now and then.Decorate the room with anything spooky or Hogwartsish.If you are into ?lessons?, theme them eg Magic (Science), Spells (poetry) etc etc.Invent your own butterbeer (coke floats anyone?)Challenge them in some activity to win a golden snitch (ferrero rocher with paper wings stuck on).Harry Potter potions recipes: https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/blog/potters-potions-harry-potter-inspired-potions-to-make-at-home?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=indoor_4 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 Learn how to breakdance together Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Try a new kids podcast, some novel ideas here:https://www.wired.com/story/best-podcasts-for-kids/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1412892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted March 31, 2020 Author Share Posted March 31, 2020 More for teens this one - Join the Wellcome Collection this Wednesday (weekly) between 2-4pm on Instagram Stories for their LIVE Zine Making Workshop! https://www.instagram.com/wellcomecollection/?hl=en Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1413004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDmummy101 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 You can get cards from Amazon that you plant and they grow into sunflowers :) nice idea to write cards to friends and family...The East Dulwich Mummy website has heaps more links and ideas :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1413131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 This is a nice cutesy site for modern printables.https://mrprintables.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1413207 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted April 2, 2020 Author Share Posted April 2, 2020 A Little Bird has some quick and simple crafty ideas I?ve not seen before https://a-littlebird.com/2020/04/01/kids-crafts-and-online-creative-workshops/?utm_source=a-littlebird.com+List&utm_campaign=ae372904af-Newsletter_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d794b9ea3d-ae372904af-212269289 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1413431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 A good one for the weekend. Andrew Lloyd Webber Streams His Musicals For Free:http://www.londontheatrereviews.co.uk/post.cfm?p=2685&fbclid=IwAR3VoHs7ZZ49514WADBpKXR2Jf2Nc3Qo5OyA4w0cDoiSO6y1vzZPu8JUYZo Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1413678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 The Kids Should See This is a cool site with a mix of fun videos for fun and education https://thekidshouldseethis.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1413804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 This one is a paid for product, however the money is for UNICEF so worth considering if your child likes Paddington.?Looking for fun ways to spend extra time with your children at home? Paddington Bear will deliver adventure through your letter box, teaching your child about countries around the world.?https://www.unicef.org.uk/paddingtons-postcards/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=dm_paddingtonpostcards Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1413829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 A good ice lolly hack - Make a small cut in the lid of a petit filou, Poke a teaspoon inFreeze the whole shebangEat once frozen. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1413987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeknomyeknom Posted April 6, 2020 Author Share Posted April 6, 2020 Remember The Beano? They have a cool website in keeping with the style of their magazine and annuals. https://www.beano.com Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1414189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seenbeen Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 A plea from my heart- teach them the times tables Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/251175-self-isolation-ideas-for-childrens-entertainment/page/2/#findComment-1414247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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