We've had these links sent around at work, I wondered if they might be of use to anyone here.
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For those looking to entertain & keep their children occupied:
· Free audio books/stories: http://stories.audible.com
· How to explain Covid-19 to children: https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/bps-highlights-importance-talking-children-about-coronavirus
· Joe Wicks (The Body Coach) is running PE classes live on his YouTube channel for kids every weekday from 9am
· Crafting Ideas: https://www.prima.co.uk/craft/easy-craft-ideas/a31699224/coronavirus-self-isolation-crafts/
· https://www.happinessishomemade.net/quick-easy-kids-crafts-anyone-can-make/
Links to free (or free trials) online learning platforms:
Mathletics: https://www.mathletics.com/uk/ (free trial available) – Maths
Bug Club: https://www.educationumbrella.com/reading-schemes/bug-club-homepage - Reading
TT Rockstars: https://ttrockstars.com/ - Times tables
Purple Mash: https://www.purplemash.com/login/ - Online activities
Twinkl: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ (use code: UKTWINKLHELPS) – Online resources
CBeebies: https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies - Online activities
BBC Bitesize: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize - (year 1 - 12) - Online resources
Spelling Frame: https://spellingframe.co.uk/ - (year 1 – 6) – Spelling
Top Marks: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ (year 1 -12) – All subjects
White Rose Hub: https://whiterosemaths.com/ (KS1 / KS2) – Maths
Mental Health (Anxiety, Mindfulness etc):
· https://intranet.justice.gov.uk/guidance/hr/support-and-wellbeing/employee-assistance-programme/ link to PAM Assist well-being app too
· https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/coronanxiety-support-resources/ includes free webinar coronanxiety support group, blogs and resources
· https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
· https://www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2020/13-march-coronavirus-self-isolation-how-to-look-after-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing-if-you-re-self-isolating/
· https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-worksheets/
· https://psychcentral.com/blog/1-minute-mindfulness-exercises/
Continued Professional Development (CPD):
Now’s perfect if you have time to finally read that research / journal article you always wanted to get around to but never had chance –
· https://scholar.google.com/ search for any topic of interest, note some are free access but some not.
· Set up a free Zoom account (up to 40mins per session) to video conference your discussions with colleagues on chosen topics / a virtual seminar session (has to be done on a home compute/i-pad etc.)
Radio:
Ever wondered what other radio stations are playing across the globe – use ‘radio garden’ and listen in! Just zoom in and centre the white circle on any green dot across the globe to hear what they’re playing. Broaden your music tastes!
http://radio.garden
Dinner Plans?
Both Google’s Echo and Amazon’s Alexa are offering recipe ideas with step by step instructions to help you make the most of your store-cupboard staples, as well as:
· https://pinchofnom.com/essential-store-cupboard-recipes-for-self-isolation/
Being ‘social’ while ‘social distancing’:
Once the novelty of social distancing wears off, it’s important that we have some form of social contact to maintain our mental health and well-being...be that with your colleagues or friends/loved ones
· Whatsapp ‘Reading Book Club’
· Whatsapp music club with an album of the day from the ‘genre of the week’ etc
· Whatsapp ‘Dinner Watch - what’s for tea?’ group – share your homemade cooking recipes and photos
· Netflix Party – via Google Chrome, join a global group to watch a movie or TV show http://www.netflixparty.com
· Twitter – join a tour of various museums and art collections using the hashtag #MuseumFromHome
Agree regarding the testing, we have only had clients tested because they have gone into hospital with respiratory difficulties.
There is currently no testing in the establishment, but we do have contactless temperature guns now.