Keeping busy
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As schools are closed for most children we are aware that now there is a lot of time for families to fill so we have tried to find some educational as well as fun things to do. Children Pre-schoolers… There are some story time resources for under 5’s or Toddler groups. Things to make… We are starting a Diocesan Challenge to flood the diocese with crosses.over the Easter period. There are various ways to join in – Make Origami Crosses, Colour Cross pictures, Crochet Crosses, Window Art Crosses, Stain Glass Crosses, Sand Art Crosses, Modelling Clay Crosses, Lego Crosses. Below is a list of sites to inspire you and let your faith be shown. https://www.origamispirit.com/2015/02/origami-cross-1/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzGwi62r58o https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/216032113354040833/?d=t&mt=login https://www.pinterest.co.uk/rlencamp/crocheted-crosses/ https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knitted-cross http://www.lego-instructions.org/how-to-build-lego-cross.php https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/1618549841279093/ https://www.cool2bkids.com/cross-coloring-pages/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/78813062200986107/ As you place your creation up in windows pray together the following prayer:
We are finding simple crafts and adding them to a Pinterest Page as we find them. Out and about – have you seen the rainbows in windows? Try and spot them as you are on your walks. Try making one yourself and hang it where children passing by can see it. Bears have also been spotted in windows around the world as families follow the advice in ‘Going on a Bear Hunt’. How about placing a bear in your window? – share a picture with your family and friends – spot the bears on your walk. Books… David Walliams is reading a story everyday at 11am – www.worldofdavidwalliams.com Audible are now offering stories free for children and students - https://stories.audible.com/ Exercise… Joe Wicks is leading a PE lesson every morning at 9am on Youtube, although you can do it later! Or heading to the great outdoors – or your living room and joining in with the largest virtual camp. Look at Facebook under Northumberland Scouts. Family Travel … well almost try https://artsandculture.google.com/ to take virtual tours of museums and sights across the world. Educational Resources… TTS are available on - https://www.tts-group.co.uk/home+learning+activities.html World of Minecraft have put educational content up for free in the game area. https://education.minecraft.net/ And Twinkl is also offering parents free resources on - https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents/wellbeing-parents/school-closures-category-free-resources-parents The Scouts have come up with 100 ideas to do at home – try some of them out https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/ Maybe something to watch - try Saddleback kids on you-tube they have lots of fun videos of bible stories (155) and some specifically for toddlers. Family Activities Try a Pilgrimage at Home using the linked resources Sign up for Scripture Unions make and pray facebook posts to do as a family while we are at home. The link is here Young People You could set some fun tasks for your Youth Group to do whilst at home to take their mind off things Photography Challenges:
Art Challenges – these can be limitless!! You can also find 30 day art challenges online, but here’s a few ideas to get you started:
World Record Challenges – challenge the group to try and beat some silly world records:
Don’t forget it’s not about achievement it’s about keeping that sense of community, and helping them feel like they’re not alone. Creativity For All Parents may be looking for things to keep their young person faith filled and calm – these colouring resources from Youth for Christ look helpful. Squidoodle Colouring Pages - Here you'll find some free PDF downloads for colouring in. Save the PDF, print it out and get colouring! http://www.squidoodleshop.com/freebies YouthScape have come up with a Lockdown Listicle of 99 things to do this Easter |
Learn Something New Challenges: