Whilst restrictions begin to ease up across the globe, there are still millions of children off school and nursery, meaning parents still need to educate and entertain. Here are a few ideas.
Things to do with children during quarantine
HOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 13
This week has been a really wet week. It’s been a massive contrast to the glorious weather we’ve mainly had over the lockdown weeks so I think it was a bit of a shock to the system. We don’t let the rain stop us getting outside, but it does reduce the amount of time we spend outside.
The easy way to find childcare: childcare.co.uk
Childcare has been something of a challenge for UK parents for many years. Whilst we all try to juggle family life and the responsibilities of our working lives, at the same time grappling with the financial balance of working and paying out for childcare. Also – what about childcare during these difficult times?
Can Video Gaming Be Fun for the Whole Family?
We are not a family who play video games. We do not have a games console in the house, which, these days, seems very rare. Many of our children’s friends play video games, and if they don’t, their parents do
HOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 12
We’ve had stunning weather this week, how about you? It’s been glorious and we’ve taken the learning outside as much as possible, once all the bits and bobs we need to do online have been done.
Children’s lockdown birthday? No problem with Non-Stop Kids
These virtual parties use Zoom technology so that the entertainer can interact with all the children taking part and involve a mixture of magic, songs and games tailored to the age group of each individual party.
HOME SCHOOLING DURING COVID-19: WEEK 11
This week, some children in England have returned to school. In Wales, that hasn’t happened yet, but this week we have heard that schools in Wales will re-open at the end of June. It does not seem that this will be in a teaching capacity, but more of a checking-in with pupils prior to the summer holidays and September. Plans were also announced regarding extending the summer term by one week.
Home-schooling: Outdoor learning opportunities
Home-schooling, crisis schooling, whatever you are referring to it as, we are now into our 11th week. Are you getting into a groove with it? Has it made you want to home-school full time? Or are you tearing your hair out?