Get Creative

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!

• Mo Willems “Lunch Doodles” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14hRqd0PELGbKihHuTqx_pbvCLqGbOkF (via YouTube)
• Craft with Creative Park: https://creativepark.canon/en/categories/CAT-ST01-0071/top.html
• The Best ideas for Kids: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/category/kids-crafts-activities/page/4/
• Colouring and Paper Craft: https://www.glennjonesart.com/collections/colouring-pages
• Cool Mum Eats: https://coolmomeats.com/2015/08/31/chopchop-cooking-lessons-for-kids/
• Crafts by Amanda: https://craftsbyamanda.com/category/craft-tutorials/kids-crafts-2/easy-crafts-for-kids/

Learn

While school is closed maybe check out some the resources below!

• 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/

Get Moving

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

Audio Books and Virtual Story Time

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)

• RNZ: https://storytime.rnz.co.nz/

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
  

• Three Stories by Joy Cowley: https://www.sunshine.co.nz/joy-cowley-videos/
  

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#/