We know you will all be looking for ideas to keep your kids entertained so we have put together this handy range of resources to help you!
Ranging from activities and challenges across a whole range of areas there is something for everyone regardless of their age and interests! The resources include arts, crafts, drawing, education, exercise, cooking, positivity, nature and support information.
Reading, Writing and Education
MFC Foundation – Virtual Classroom
Aquila Magazine online Resources
Audible: Stream an incredible collection of stories for free
Plant Love Grow: Self-esteem exercises
Early Years Alliance YouTube Channel (Pre-school age children)
Let’s Learn Together at Home (0-5 year olds)
BBC Tiny Happy People (0-1 year olds)
Hungry Little Minds (0-5 year olds)
BBC Bitesize Lessons and resources
Scholastic Resource Bank: Free home learning packs
Learn to play the piano with Myleene Klass
Museum & art gallery virtual tours:
Sport and Exercise
Cooking and Food
Positivity
Nature
Games and Activities
Support for children during COVID-19
Young Minds Transitioning to Secondary School
Gov.uk: Supporting your children's education during coronavirus
Coronavirus: A Book For Children
Supporting children during the coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: looking for good news
Help Children Aged 2 - 4 Years to Learn at Home
Coping During the Pandemic (Children 7-12)
Government Guidance for parents and carers
Looking after Children’s mental health during lockdown
Child Friendly Explanation of Coronavirus
Coronavirus - Fact-sheet for kids
Digital safety and wellbeing kit
Children & Young People's Comic Strip
Top 5 tips for creating a good bedtime routine, from Stockton-on-Tees Family Hubs
Relax Kids Breathing Tips, from Stockton-on-Tees Family Hubs
Relaxation and Mindfulness, from Stockton-on-Tees Family Hubs
Behaviour Tips, from Stockton-on-Tees Family Hubs
Online safety video from, Youth Direction Preventions team
Online safety factsheet, from Youth Direction Preventions team
Back to School Guide - Primary - for Parents & Pupils
Back to School Guide - Primary - for Schools
Get Active - Adults
We also know that you will be looking for ideas for things to do for yourself. We have a range of resources for adults too.