How are you holding up? Between worry about how long this will go on and what this means for the global economy and our future, I also find myself loving the slower pace. No expectations to be somewhere, intentional time at home spent playing games, building forts, and walking outside. But the new routine and pace is also overwhelming at times. I feel overwhelmed by the onslaught of lesson plans and managing keeping a 4 year old busy while tacking online learning at home with a first grader. What helps me is realizing that we can only continue to show up, be present for our kids, smile with them and reassure them of our love during these uncertain times.
So here are a few of my favorite things around the web and simple activities to do at home with your kiddos…
Pre-cut tape and place it on a block for easy tearing and a fun invitation-to-create for your kiddos of all ages!
Fun printables to keep your kids busy for awhile…
Typing programs for kids! This is a favorite and I’m looking forward to trying this one.…
Need a simple sensory bin? This one is an easy clean up and you might be accruing a lot of corks these days
Send some artist trading cards to a friend to start a fun collection!
My kids are having a blast with these around the house and outside!
Play dough, scissors, and some letter beads are the perfect activity to build hand strength, scissor skills, tactile processing, and spell your name or sight words!
I am comforted by the way people are coming together, Zoom play dates are happening, I’m connecting with more people than I ever had in a week!
We got this!
