Dear parents,
With schools currently closed in Singapore, we understand the struggle of keeping active, curious kids inside. We’re so thankful that online resources are abundantly available. We’ve compiled a short list of great, mostly free online resources, curated especially for younger kids.
GENERAL: ABCmouse, Khan Academy, All In One Homeschool, Scholastic
MATH: Prodigy Math Learning, Cool Math 4 Kids
SCIENCE: National Geographic Kids, Steven Spangler Experiments, Science Kids
READING: Storyline Online, Squiggle Park, Curious World (pay for full access)
WRITING: ReadWriteThink, Typing Club
We’ve also put together a list of activity ideas for you to try out in between subject learning. We know these activities take work — and not everything will be doable! — but we hope you’ll find a few workable ideas. Please note that these suggestions are aimed for kids 4-9 years old.
- Build a life-sized robot with boxes and paper
- Learn about an animal a day on National Geographic Kids
- Write and decorate letters to your loved ones
- Play a board game (some options here)
- Have a dance party
- Make and play with play dough
- Learn to fold cool origami things
- Set aside time to read each day
- Plant herbs in pots and observe them growing
- Write a short story and illustrate it
- Draw a self-portrait
- Declutter old toys and clothes to give away
- Experiment with paper mâché
- Make a fort using pillows and blankets
- Learn or practice a language with the Duolingo app
- Play pretend camping indoors
- Follow a kids yoga lesson on YouTube
- Work on a puzzle
- Make and fly paper airplanes (ready-made option here)
- Write a letter to put in a time capsule
- Build a Lego masterpiece
- Do a science experiment from Steve Spangler
- Spend 20 minutes each day learning something new
- Set up an indoor obstacle course
- Make popsicle puppets for a favorite story
- Build a sprawling town using boxes and cardboard
- Bake or cook together (or pretend bake with us)
- Make a diorama
- Help with chores around the house
- Play “I Spy” around the house
- Take a walk outside (while still social distancing!)
- Make flashcards to practice numbers, letters or languages
- Clean and sanitize the house together
- Make and paint sculptures using recycled materials
- Train to become a superhero
- Learn about a new country each day
- Go on an a scavenger hunt
- Build a reading cave with chairs and blankets
- Go on virtual museum tours with Travel & Leisure
- Play a game of Simon Says
- Listen to children’s stories on Audible
We’ll continue updating our posts to provide you with more ideas and resources, whether it comes from us or other sources. Please feel free to share any helpful links in the comments below. These are extraordinary times and as we carry on, please don’t forget that your self-care is important too. Create a daily schedule for your kids that includes quiet time, reading time, screen time, and any other time that keeps your kids occupied on their own. Keep at it, moms and dads! You’re champs and we hope, if anything, this family time will create bonding memories.
Wishing you health and peace,
The GummyBox Team
#socialdistancing