RESOURCES
Free 3-part Video Training Series:
How To Get Your Children Engaged In Learning
Home, virtual and flipped learning is now the new norm.
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List of fun things from Simply Emma (FaceBook)
Listen to a story. (FREE children’s literacy resource featuring the world’s best storytellers. Each video includes an activity guide with lessons for K-5 students to do at home).
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FOR SMALL KIDS:
“Captain Underpants” Writer/Illustrator Dav Pilkey Will Host Virtual Drawing Classes, Readings, and More … https://loc.gov/engage
Dramatize – a service for young adults with additional needs
Longleat Virtual Tour – see video below
Check out the rest of the Oasis Cafe to chill out or explore a whole range of fun things.
Click on the pictures to explore the world, learn about surfing, climbing and many other sports – or take a virtual tour of an aquarium, zoo, museum …and more.
School closed?
Useful Social Story here
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Please don’t forget that browsing on a computer for a long time can be bad for your eyes so do remember to have an energy snack. You’ll find some ideas below.
10 Minute Shake Up games
Change4Life and Disney have teamed up to bring you new Shake Up games inspired by Toy Story 4 and Incredibles 2, and Disney’s The Lion King and Frozen to give you 10-minute bursts of fun. Click here
18 Kids Activities – Keep everyone entertained with our favorite camp activities, rain or shine!
Prefer to run? Scroll down the page for a virtual run.
BIRTHDAYS
Having a birthday and can’t invite your friends? Take a look at these ideas:
https://letsgowiththechildren.co.uk/birthdays/
Captain Fantastic virtual parties
Also check out PartyBeans for a free DIY guide
Other great resources – though some are only free for a while so do check.
Audio Books from David Walliams
Free Home Activity Packs from Australia
Learning Ally – for those with dyslexia/reading difficulties
Picturepath – digital visual app for children with additional needs.
Free app on both the App Store & Google Play
DiaryZapp encourages children aged 4 – 10 to write and draw about their day, boosting literacy and having fun, it brings the art of keeping a journal right up to date.
Children create their own Zappicon character to guide them through the app. Rewards are unlocked as children expand their vocabulary and write regularly. Moving on, children can share their diary pages with friends and family in a parent controlled network.
Designed by a family for families to use, there are no ads or no in-app purchases. Positive screen time, just the way you want it.
Brilliant list of resources from Joanna Grace – at the Sensory Projects
Click link – http://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/covid19-resources
Twinkl. For people with Specific Learning Difficulties
Sensory Integration resource – ot-mom-learning-activities.com/sensory-integration-activities.html
Another great resource below:
150 Sensory Learning Ideas