So on Wednesday last week we had quite the day. The quarantine has been hard on us all! The one thing that has been nice is that the kids have been able to go outside everyday for some play time (except Thursday it was a bit chilly with the wind). Well on Wednesday my husband came home during lunch time and allowed the kids to play outside while he was dinking around in the garage/workshop. Apparently he wasn’t watching the children too closely because they all came storming in the house. By the looks of it Lily had gotten into some acrylic paints. She was lathered from head to toe in it. We had just bought her a beautiful new NorthFace coat that we had gotten the week prior at the outlet store. It was a winter coat we were really trying to save for next year. Her coat had paint all over it (I was able to get it all out PTL). Her hair was a disaster too. It looked as though she was purposely trying to paint her hair whereas the coat just got splatters.
David came in apologizing profusely. While I was yelling at him Theo got in the middle of the argument and said “mom it was my fault.”
I said “oh yeah how so?”
He said “I was supposed to be looking after her.”
Oh my sweet sweet boy.
All of this to say: we need each other right now. Especially now. We can still pick up the phone and make a call. We can write a letter. I know all very “old school” stuff. We need to check in on each other. There is a great app I like to use to do this. Called Marco Polo. Its a place where you can leave a video for a friend. Its a great app!
Since for most of us school is now going to be at home (for a while anyway) I thought I would give you a list of some of the Apps/Books/Programs that I have either used personally or heard great reviews on. I will highlight each of the apps/programs I have personally used. That way you can feel free to message or comment any questions you have on those. I know right now there is an over abundance of resources. So many programs that used to cost money are now letting us join in for FREE (not all I list are free but many are)!! Don’t be overwhelmed. I’m putting these out there so that you have a reference point. I have been making it a goal to try 1 new thing each day. That keeps things fresh and fun!! I’m not sure what our distance learning plans will look like but these programs might be a nice complement. Enjoy. Be safe & stay strong!
Affordable or FREE Educational Apps/Books/Programs:
ABC Mouse
Scholastic Watch & Learn
Adventure Academy
Monarch Homeschool
Libby App (just need a library card to attach to account): this app allows you to Check out books online
Reading IQ (Another digital library app for kids)
Audible Books For Kids: I have experience with Audible but I have never used the kids version. I’m excited to check this one out especially since its my understanding that while school is not meeting audible will be free for kids and teens to use!!
Epic: Reading App with a huge library of kids books. Theo loves the read to me books and I like those too because the words are highlighted as they are read.
PBS Kids
Khan Academy
Foundations Memory Work: my understanding is the fee to use this is normally $15.99 but will be waved during the pandemic.
Abeca Classical Conversation App: 7 subjects- 24 weeks of learning
Freckle Education: this looks like its very user friendly and makes great progress charts for parents to monitor their child’s learning.
Teach Your Monster to Read: Another app that the fee is being waved right now
ABCya Games
Free STEM activities on invent.org/at-home-learning-resources: Camp Invention has some resources they’ve put up for this tough time in history.
YouTube:
How To Draw & Cosmic Kids Yoga
FACEBOOK:
Step2 FB Live Crafts, Fargo Park District: Live Take 5 Activities, Cincinnati Zoo: Home Safari, The Red River Zoo: Animal Encounters & Activities, Valley News Live FB Science Class with Hutch Johnson @ 2pm each day
Disney + has National Geographic!
Christian Learning/Bible Resources for Kids:
Adventures in Odyssey
Bible App for Kids
Superbook
Podcast: Kids Bible Stories
If you have a dollar store that is open and you feel comfortable going to- they have a ton of learning books I usually stock up on before summer hits. See top photo of some of my Dollar Store Finds.
Another idea is to have your children make cards for their friends and either mail them or drop them off at their friends homes. We all need each other right now. This may help your kids process this time as well (PBS has some great resources for parents on how we can talk to our kids about the pandemic). Include a little bubble gum or toy and do a “drop & dash”. Have fun with it. Try to think outside the box and still bless others during this tough season.
I hope this long list doesn’t overwhelm you. Take each day one step at a time. Feel free to email or comment on this post. Also don’t forget to subscribe so that you get email reminders when I write a new blog post! Thanks for your support and I pray God Bless and Keep you all healthy & STRONG.
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