Needing some inspiration for when the kids are at home?
Check out the resources below, we have got ideas for the kids to enjoy at home, everything from cooking to maths!
Get out those paints, paint brushes, or those pots and pans and get creating. We have put together a list of some online resources to get your creative on!
Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
TedEd: https://ed.ted.com/ and TedEd@Home - https://ed.ted.com/daily_newsletter
Merlins' Education Toolbox: https://www.merlinannualpass.com.au/educationtoolbox/educational-worksheets
Jack Hartman Music Channel; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcQH8A634mauPrGbWs7QlQ
National Geographic: https://www.natgeokids.com/nz/
We have put together a list of fun, energy burning (some relaxing) online workout videos for kids
Cosmic Kids Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga?fbclid=IwAR10AzzdDADJ6yp_BvuJW5BadZnjylI9ilGwUPABHWIEuNZ8rs3G9EoYypY
GoNoodle Get Moving: GoNoodle videos get kids moving to be their strongest, bravest, silliest selves: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoNoodleGames
Alo Yoga: Free Kids Yoga and meditation: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc0asrzrjtZJWljYTAwKM6mdb4RfoiSxx
Moovelee: Perfect for toddlers who need to stretch and move while stuck at home: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSS5kMpKCaJ_HhTM9-HKHg/videos
Kidz Bop Dance Along: Have a KIDZ BOP Dance Party in your living room. Incorporate music + movement into your daily routine: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMr-d2PLsO95ydptpBnsxdQNSKc9iUNU0
We have put together a collection of NZ and Overseas Authors who provide audio books and story times online.
Storytime
Stories Podcast: http://storiespodcast.com/
David Walliams “Elevenses”: https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
Audible: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen (available in 6 languages)
NZ Authors reading their stories online
Margaret Mahy Down the Back of the Chair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62gnJ78oDYU
Peter Millett The Anzac Puppy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZg13EkYGWw&feature=youtu.be
Kyle Mewburn Storytime Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_DzO38H4o888v1ymxDNPfA
Te Reo Maori Stories Online
Paraweta (Poo Bum), by Stephanie Blake, read by Karena Kelly: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=549789942138165
Te Reo Singalong at home Books author, Sharon Holt: https://tereosingalong.my.intuto.com/course/view/75924#/
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