Here at Raleigh Tot Spots we are all about getting out and exploring our wonderful city! However, we also know that sometimes that’s just not possible. If you find yourself stuck at home due to illness, weather, or school closings, try some of these fun FREE kid-friendly activities to keep the kids busy until bedtime!
Movement Activities
π Try some stretching and yoga with Cosmic Kids Yoga to break up your day! https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
π If you need to get the wiggles out indoors, try GoNoodle! Their fun, engaging content and games gets kids up and moving with dance parties, yoga sessions, mindfulness activities, and game sessions! https://www.gonoodle.com/for-families/
π Get outside! Tinkergarten has a list of fun, guided activities to do with your kids outdoors! https://tinkergarten.com/activities
Educational Activities
π Check out some ebooks on Libby! Find an age appropriate list from Read Aloud Revival https://readaloudrevival.com/rar-booklist/
π 150+ educational shows to watch on Netflix https://homeschoolhideout.com/educational-shows-on-netflix/
π Use this FREE children’s literacy resource featuring the world’s best storytellers and actors reading books aloud. Each video includes an activity guide with lessons for K-5 students to do at home. https://www.storylineonline.net/
π Try this list of activities to do at home! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o6kEgCKLn3cyIm2hehhhSTIk7yRTd0C3zx49JS4wwCI/preview?fbclid=IwAR3P3N2DSaynYPgvrRVTcUme5q2O36QQ7teaMuUEWzLGD4FZRvX8_8HbkSw
π 30 virtual field trips to explore while at home https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/mobilebasic
π Learn basic computer programming skills https://blockly.games/
π There are lots of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions due to Coronavirus School Closings. Browse the list here:
http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
π Free science lessons https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning
π Printable packets for K-8 reading and math from Curriculum Associates, creator of iReady. https://www.curriculumassociates.com/supporting-students-away-from-school?utm_source=VanityURL_CAI-562381a&utm_medium=WordofMouth_Multi-use&utm_content=iready_ATHOME&utm_campaign=vanity
π Khan academy has loads of educational videos where you can learn everything from coding concepts to music theory! They also created a sample schedule to use while kids are out of school! https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSZhOdEPAWjUQpqDkVAlJrFwxxZ9Sa6zGOq0CNRms6Z7DZNq-tQWS3OhuVCUbh_-P-WmksHAzbsrk9d/pub
π If you have some of your old Home Depot Kids Workshop projects laying around, then checkout this website for educational activities to do with them! https://www.sciencefaircentral.com/workshops
π Take a free American Sign Language lesson online with StartASL.com
π Subscribe to the new PBS Kids daily newsletter for activities and tips to help your kids learn and play at home! http://public.pbs.org/PBSKIDSDaily
π Learn a new language with DuoLingo! It’s free, fun, and addictive. https://www.duolingo.com/
π ScholasticΒ has created 20 days of fun, engaging lessons to be completed at home! The username and password for the FREE digital resources are:
UN: Learning20
PW: Clifford
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html?fbclid=IwAR17ISfhoiurb8-lEV7heqFFoQOSn4ZeZPh9nWGT_DUTaSrc0plgtH4518M
π 75+ educational activities to do when you’re stuck indoors! http://learnincolor.com/educational-activities-for-when-youre-stuck-indoors.html
π Discovery K12 is a free homeschool curriculum that you can use for finding educational activities! http://discoveryk12.com/dk12/
π Get busy in the kitchen! Try this At-Home cooking challenge with 8 kitchen lessons from Raddish! https://www.raddishkids.com/blogs/bonus-bites/cooking-camp-challenge-skill-booklet?_pos=2&_sid=794b4a7c8&_ss=r
π Twinkl.com is offering a one month free subscription for teachers and parents. Itβs full of resources and printable worksheets to help your children learn while at home. Sign up at twinkl.com/offer and enter USATWINKLHELPS and youβll get the entire month free!
π KiwiCo has a list of DIY science projects you can do at home! https://www.kiwico.com/diy
Creative Activities
π Write letters to the elderly who are home bound. Pick a senior living facility or nursing home near you!
π Busy Toddler and Days with Grey have loads of easy activities to do at home with materials you have laying around the house!
π Try the Art for Kids hub on YouTube for fun art lessons! https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub
π Build with Legos and try these STEM challenges! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QFlhtLgIJ3gDDc0249DHJOmDdguSk6UE/view?fbclid=IwAR1DdLNuq2wIl3blBOplhq9dMTfzKLnbCwsoaqGfvI8bl5l-U9zqHTWRIAM
π The North Carolina Museum of Art has ideas for creating art with every day items! https://ncartmuseum.org/blog/view/stuck_at_home_find_art_inspiration_around_you?fbclid=IwAR2318094K0lkO67Wwr87qVZL1fq62esl8kWh-rLB-OXH7RLC69RpzXQch8
π These 12 famous museums offer virtual tours! https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours?fbclid=IwAR2lIdF2ahkYpd_NHn5u7P7M458ZyzgRum_TcuHYoap5k4eElxqmusHymHE
π Start working on your backyard garden!
Local Raleigh Resources
π Wine & Design in Apex, NC is offering $25 kids and adult painting kits for curbside pick up, includes traced canvas, paints, brushes, and printout of any painting. Order paint kits via email at apex@wineanddesign.com.
π Read With Me bookstore in downtown Raleigh is offering curbside pickup. Order new books to read at home! https://www.facebook.com/ReadWithMe.NC/
π NC360 is an immersive experience that allows anyone across the world to virtually discover some of North Carolinaβs most popular natural and cultural attractions. https://www.nc.gov/about-nc/nc360
We’ll be updating this page with more ideas as we find them, but you can also follow us on Facebook for more content! We will keep our calendar up to date with any upcoming virtual events, so be sure to check back regularly!