While kids are home from school for a long break — or an extended spring break due to recent nationwide safety mandates — it’s easy to spend a day caught up in video games, Netflix binges or simply Facetiming with friends in lieu of hangouts. However, while students are not in school, they still can benefit from some structure to keep their bodies — and their minds — active!
Most people are saying “hands off!” to stay healthy, but there are some great “hands-on” activities that keep families engaged and busy (while also learning!) during break. From kinetic sand to board games, there are so many ways to stay hands on during the “hands off” pandemic. Check out this link for more ideas: Best Hands-on Activities for Families.
Sure,lots of jump zones and even parks may be closed, but that can’t stop kids from being physically active! Taking the dog for a walk, riding bikes, swimming in a heated pool (or not heated for those Polar Bear clubbers!), jumping rope, hop-scotch or playing tag — there are endless physical games that kids (and parents!) can do to keep active (and get those wiggles out) during this break
from school. Apex even has some quick Brain Break Videos to keep kids’ bodies moving and their energy up, including:
Dance Fit: Cardio
Dance Fit: SlowFast
Dance Fit: Hero
Dance Fit: FitSquad
While museums and entertainment facilities are closed down during this time, many have opened up new ways to explore! Forget boarding a plane to Paris, families can simply log on to www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne for an online tour. Many other museums and educational outlets have free virtual tours and educational resources for families free of charge on their websites. For a
list of virtual field trips, click here.
There are also hundreds (maybe thousands!) of online educational resources that are available to families any time — and now here.
Why not use Netflix and learn — while taking the guilt out of an occasional binge in front of the tube! For a learning day that disguises itself as a relaxing lounge session, check out these 30 educational shows on Netflix. Don’t forget the popcorn!
When all else fails, get creative! Hide some items around the house and/or backyard and do a timed scavenger hunt; pull out a puzzle or a crossword; start a family book club; or create a quick “at home” PE class that is both fun and physical. During this time as families are encouraged to stay home to stay safe, they may find that there are lots of things to do at home that are educational, active and entertaining all at the same time! See our complete list of resources following this article and for more active learning ideas, visit Apex Leadership Company on Pinterest.
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Brain Break Videos:
Dance Fit: Cardio
Dance Fit: SlowFast
Dance Fit: Hero
Dance Fit: FitSquad
School Culture Videos:
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The Future is Strong
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Most people are saying “hands off!” to stay healthy, but there are some great “hands-on” activities that keep families engaged and busy (while also learning!) during break. From kinetic sand to board games, there are so many ways to stay hands on during the “hands off” pandemic. Check out this link for more ideas: Best Hands-on Activities for Families.
Sure,lots of jump zones and even parks may be closed, but that can’t stop kids from being physically active! Taking the dog for a walk, riding bikes, swimming in a heated pool (or not heated for those Polar Bear clubbers!), jumping rope, hop-scotch or playing tag — there are endless physical games that kids (and parents!) can do to keep active (and get those wiggles out) during this break
from school. Apex even has some quick Brain Break Videos to keep kids’ bodies moving and their energy up, including:
Dance Fit: Cardio
Dance Fit: SlowFast
Dance Fit: Hero
Dance Fit: FitSquad
While museums and entertainment facilities are closed down during this time, many have opened up new ways to explore! Forget boarding a plane to Paris, families can simply log on to www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne for an online tour. Many other museums and educational outlets have free virtual tours and educational resources for families free of charge on their websites. For a
list of virtual field trips, click here.
There are also hundreds (maybe thousands!) of online educational resources that are available to families any time — and now here.
Why not use Netflix and learn — while taking the guilt out of an occasional binge in front of the tube! For a learning day that disguises itself as a relaxing lounge session, check out these 30 educational shows on Netflix. Don’t forget the popcorn!
When all else fails, get creative! Hide some items around the house and/or backyard and do a timed scavenger hunt; pull out a puzzle or a crossword; start a family book club; or create a quick “at home” PE class that is both fun and physical. During this time as families are encouraged to stay home to stay safe, they may find that there are lots of things to do at home that are educational, active and entertaining all at the same time! See our complete list of resources following this article and for more active learning ideas, visit Apex Leadership Company on Pinterest.
Resources to keep kids engaged and learningduring school closures
Activities for Kids at Home After School Closure
Education Companies Offering Free Resources
22 Active Math Games and Activities for Kids
Educational Games & Activities Using Alexa
75+ Free Online Learning Resources for School Closures
20 Screen-Free Things To Do with Your Kids Indoors
Math Card Games That Will Help Students Practice Their Skills
Math Game Time - Free Math Games & Worksheets for Kids & Teachers
Coloring Pages - Free online coloring for kids on
Hellokids.com
SplashLearn - Fun Math Practice Games for Kindergarten to Grade 5
Smithsonian Fun Stuff for Kids Online
23 of Our Favorite Educational Shows on Amazon Prime
30 Educational Netflix Shows
Best Hands-on Activities for Families
Virtual Field Trips
18 Best Podcasts for Kids
NASA Kids' Club
Continued Learning Resources
Best Math Websites for the Classroom
Scholastic Learn at Home
PBS KIDS
ABC mouse
National Geographic Kids
BrainPOP
Brain Break Videos:
Dance Fit: Cardio
Dance Fit: SlowFast
Dance Fit: Hero
Dance Fit: FitSquad
School Culture Videos:
Others First Video
The Future is Strong
Other Resources for Parents
Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
COVID-19: Resources for Households
Home | Creating Structure | Essentials | Parenting Information
Homeschooling: When 'regular school' parents must homeschool their kids