62 things for children to do at home when school closes

By | March 24, 2020

AN EARLY childhood teacher has compiled a list of activities for those home-schooling their children in the days and weeks ahead.

Jasmine Shannon, who teaches in the Northern Territory, shared the list and encouraged parents to create routine by setting a simple, daily timetable with a mix of learning, play, family and free time.

“This is going to be a formative time for your child. What do you hope they’ll say when their grand-kids ask them what they remember about the coronavirus outbreak of 2020?” she said.

FIELD TRIPS AND MUSEUMS

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

CRAFTS AND ACTIVITIES

EDUCATIONAL GAMES

FITNESS AND MINDFULNESS

ONLINE CLASSES

MULTIMEDIA

Parents who feel overwhelmed or want help to navigate the work sent home from schools can contact Ms Shannon via Facebook.

This story 62 things for children to do at home when school closes first appeared on The Canberra Times.

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