Self-isolation activities for families

During this time of self-isolation and social distancing, why not turn to the internet to learn a new skill as a family, get fit or immerse yourself in something completely new. (Please copy and paste any link into your web browser)

Exercise (for any age!)

PACT (parents and children together) fundraising (sign up to start in May) 

https://www.pactcharity.org/support-us/events-and-campaigns/move-every-day-may-2020 (there is a small fee to register)

Joe Wicks The Body Coach - https://www.thebodycoach.com/blog/pe-with-joe-1254.html 

Keeping up with faith

Roots - https://www.rootsontheweb.com/familiesathome26apr

Scripture Union - https://content.scriptureunion.org.uk/lockdown

Children’s learning zone

Manchester children's university - https://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/history/

<span style="font-size: 1rem;">English heritage - https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/members-area/kids/kids-rule-things-to-make-and-do</span>

Learn to play chess - https://www.chesskid.com/how-to-play-chess

Science Museum - https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/games-and-apps

The Natural History Museum - https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/try-this-at-home.html

British Science Association - https://www.britishscienceassociation.org/community-group-activitypacks?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhePBiN_d6AIVRe7tCh1LowVcEAAYAiAAEgIzgPD_BwE

James Dyson Foundation - https://www.jamesdysonfoundation.co.uk/resources/challenge-cards.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhePBiN_d6AIVRe7tCh1LowVcEAAYAyAAEgLphvD_BwE

Story craft Reading for a story - https://www.facebook.com/storycraftreading

Story telling with ABC to read - https://www.abctoread.org.uk/storytelling-with-abc-to-read/

Getting close to nature

Wildlife watch - https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/activity-sheets

UK wildlife trust activities - https://www.rspb.org.uk/fun-and-learning/for-kids/ 

Eden at Home - https://www.edenproject.com/learn/for-everyone

National Geographic - https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/

UK wildlife trust activities - https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/looking-after-yourself-and-nature

UK wildlife trust web cams - https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/webcams

CJ Wildlife Live Webcams - https://www.birdfood.co.uk/webcams

Wildlife Webcams from around the world - https://explore.org/livecams

Marwell Zoo webcams - https://www.marwell.org.uk/zoo/keep-in-touch/webcams

Panda Cam Edinburgh - https://www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/webcams/panda-cam/

Virtual Whipsnade Zoo - https://www.zsl.org/whipsnade-zoo-webcam

Virtual London Zoo - https://www.zsl.org/london-zoo-webcam?gclid=CjwKCAjwhOD0BRAQEiwAK7JHmNeJOSb52EdgSofTkQcydvy7X6Go6PRSvm9BqL3yzgoOCQTKxzHSmRoCqQ8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Osprey cam - https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife/cams/osprey-cam

Scottish wildlife trust - https://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/watch-wildlife-online/loch-of-the-lowes-webcam/

Volcano Live - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/14zZfpg3vmb9r4FB9mCHjy/live-volcano-webcams 

Get crafting

Upcycled craft for kids - https://www.parentmap.com/article/upcycled-crafts-for-kids-and-families

Canon - https://creativepark.canon/en/index.html

or maybe visit a museum together...

Visit a museum - https://www.thegoodwebguide.co.uk/lifestyle/whats-on-online/22-museums-and-galleries-you-can-tour-online/21256