Activities to do during Coronavirus lock down!

[Smileaway]

Any ideas on activities to do while in isolation at home? What are people doing and how do you maintain routines?

[Freddy44]

I've been trying to keep fit. We're doing some of the exercises on YouTube. I do find it hard to stay motivated so I am also doing an class using Zoom where I can see other people and they can see me!!

Cooking is another thing. It's hard to get all the ingredients but we have done baking together.

It is hard to keep the same routines, and it is taking a while for us to adjust. I think the trick is to be kind and not worry if it seems you aren't doing much.

I'd love to know what other people are doing.

[Soczela in reply to Freddy44]

I am Walking,running in park Interwall every Morning Acton park if You Like we can keep the distance 2 méter and do warm up .The park is big has space .

Good and keep calm all week.Any food advise Please e-mail me

I am a Fitness instructor and practicing for Aqua aerobic.

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[Soczela]

Volunteering teacher are amazing to keep childrens busy.I also using carer online support 1:1 from Mobilise Please look up its great for all momes and careres

[Sarah_Health_Policy Survey]

electricumbrella.co.uk/

I found out today that Electric Umbrella have launched several daily interactive programmes to keep people feeling connected! It includes a breakfast show and a sing a long! See you there

[crazysquirrel Moderator]

My family have invested in the new Disney Plus channel. I know it is not very healthy but we have been watching load of films on there. Currently watching Monsters Inc University.

[Sarah_Mencap]

hello again

Bear with me. This is a long list, but I thought it might be useful:

Just for fun -

* Supporting social and emotional learning – aimed at children, free resources to download, games, colouring etc: elsa-support.co.uk/category...

and: elsa-support.co.uk/category...

* Creative activities - a collection of free activities designed to engage the senses and connect with nature: sensorytrust.org.uk/informa...

* Music Therapy - resources for music making at home: musictherapyworks.co.uk/mus...

Home schooling ideas

New today - BBC have relaunched the Bitesize resources - bbc.co.uk/bitesize

10.00am - Maths with Carol Vorderman - themathsfactor.com/

11.00am - English with David Walliams - worldofdavidwalliams.com/el...

1.00pm - Music with Myleene Klass - youtube.com/channel/UCQh2wg...

1.30pm - Dance with Darcey Bussel - twitter.com/diversedance

2.00pm - History with Dan Snow (free for 30-days) - tv.historyhit.com/signup/pa...

4.00pm - Home Economics with Theo Michaels (Mon/Wed/Fri) -instagram.com/theocooks/

Science with Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince & Guests (not everyday) - cosmicshambles.com/stayatho...

I really hope there is something else in here that interests you.

Thanks

Sarah

[Smileaway in reply to Sarah_Mencap]

Thank you these are brilliant resources!

[Sarah_Mencap]

ooooh - and another one

secretldn.com/david-attenbo...

This is awesome - Sir David Attenborough To Teach Geography To The Nation's Children!!!

Best wishes

Sarah

[crazysquirrel Moderator]

Hi. We have a Nessy account that is great - nessy.com/uk/

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello again

A few more from me:

* Mencap have a lot of resources on this page - mencap.org.uk/advice-and-su...

There are weekly and daily planners on there. Plus colouring, crafts and games -

> Draw and decorate a cake

> Thank you NHS sign

> Fortune teller game

> Word search

> #Homenotalone sign

> #ClapForCarers flag

> Spot the difference

> Create a potato stamp

> Garden activity pack

I also saw this on Twitter last night - twitter.com/CrimminsKM/stat...

Stay well

Sarah

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello again

A few more ideas/links that are great:

> SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) resources, activities and support to help you and your family during lockdown - bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles...

> homeschooling help on the Scope website - scope.org.uk/advice-and-sup...

> Mencap TV has been co-created with people with a learning disability in response to the current coronavirus outbreak. It is a collection of fun and instructional short videos released daily for the 1.5 million people at home, many of which, have lost access to support and services - MencapTV - youtube.com/channel/UCSioct...

Please do let us know if you find other activities that are helpful.

best wishes

Sarah

[Pink-dancer]

Hi there

You could have a look at my Coronavirus link on my website. Activities and some other articles "advice" on there and some downloadables and links to other sites. All free.

go to

annedonohoe.co.uk/new-corona-virus-support

Good luck,

Anne

[FT2021]

Hi I work for The Fifth Trust a kent based charity fifthtrust.co.uk/. We have been running online sessions since the first lockdown and have a large collection of videos from these sessions on facebook and youtube (search for Fifth Trust Online). We offer videos with art and craft ideas, music sessions, fitness for all and a series of stories in the fashion of Jackanory. These are all free to access and inclusive of the people who attend the sessions. If you require further information or are interested in joining us please email us at [e-mail].

[Joesmumlovesyoga in reply to FT2021]

What a wonderful charity you have - wish we lived closer..

[Joesmumlovesyoga]

My son loves art. We follow instruction based art videos. You do have to pay (and also buy the canvasses, paints etc.,)she supplies, but as she isn't local to me we buy from The Works - really cheap. It's kept him occupied and happy for hours on endthesocialcanvas.co.uk

She has some free ones on you tube.

youtube.com/channel/UCeKnT5...