There are many different things students can research outside of the classroom to keep their minds sharp. There are lots of activities going out social media, but I wanted to put it together in one place for your to access. I know that many of my students are taking care of their siblings over the break, so there are activities for all ages included. I hope you find something you enjoy.
Entertain Kids on A Dime has a list of 100 Activities to do at home during the school closures. Most of the activities from with links with instructions. Some of the activities require purchasing materials, such as painting flower pots (dollar store has a lot of great materials)
Taste of Home OR Real Simple has a list of Recipes for students to try cooking on their own. Now is a great time to learn how to make a meal (or dessert) to share with the family. I'm excited to try the Microwave Egg Sandwich and the Apple and Cheese Chicken Nachos myself.
Virtual School Activities has a growing list of virtual visits, fun/educational goodies, and is being updated every few days as people submit contributions.
Taste of Home OR Real Simple has a list of Recipes for students to try cooking on their own. Now is a great time to learn how to make a meal (or dessert) to share with the family. I'm excited to try the Microwave Egg Sandwich and the Apple and Cheese Chicken Nachos myself.
Virtual School Activities has a growing list of virtual visits, fun/educational goodies, and is being updated every few days as people submit contributions.
Astronauts |
Typing |
History around the World |
Growing Plants (Dollar Tree has supplies) |
Streaming Free Trials (E-mail required, if you don't cancel the account you pay for the service) |
Science Experiments |
Broadway HD has a 1 week free trial, and you can look at their shows BEFORE signing up. |
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Netflix, Amazon Video, Showtime, Hulu, xfinity have 30 day free trials HBO, Disney +, HBO, STARZ, CBS All Access, Boomerang, DC Universe, Shudder have a 7 day free trial Crunchyroll has a 14 day free trial |
Virtual Field Trip to... Zoo's |
...Aquariums |
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San Diego Zoo https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos |
Monterey Bay Aquarium https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals-and-exhibits/live-web-cams |
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the Great Wall of China https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china |
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Smithsonian’s National Zoo https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams |
National Aquarium Virtual Tour http://samuraivirtualtours.com/example/nadc/index.html |
Virtually discover Yellowstone National Park https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm |
Reid Park Zoo Lion Cam in Tuscon, AZ http://reidparkzoo.org/cameras/lion-cam/ |
Virtual Tour of the Seattle Aquarium |
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Ouwehand Park Polar Bear Cubs Rhenen, Netherland https://explore.org/livecams/polar-bears/polar-bear-ouwehand-twin-cubs-cam-2 |
Value |