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Some ideas for parents to try and entertain and educate their children with. None of these are approved by the company, use at your own risk but they have all been recommended by people in and around the business with positive intentions. We hope it helps.
Lego
Lego
Daily Lego Activities from the Scouts for the over 6's
https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
30 Day Lego Challenge
A challenge a day in this calendar which will allow you to pick and choose what you do and when. Maybe try with others over video calls before and after the challenge for added competition. See Image towards the base of the page for the calendars. If you google this there will be many out there at different age ranges.
Your Own Lego Masters Challenge
Set children a challenge with their friends via Facetime or Skype and compare their constructions after a set time. See Lego Masters (Channel 4)
Colour Challenge
Best construction only using a specific colour or colour combo.
Culture
Culture
A Virtual Tour of 12 Famous Museums
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Forgery!
Ask your children to search for famous buildings or works of art of any kind and when they find something they like, they can try to draw it or replicate it in any way.
Games
Games
Alexa (or equivalents)
Yes, Alexa. Alexa has lots of games for children which you can setup and then let Alexa run the fun. Google Alexa games and you should find some age appropriate content that could work. If you do not have an Alexa device (or equivalent) then it should work on smart phones, tablets or computers.
Taskmaster
As per the TV Show, Game and Book... Set fun but tough tasks (timed) for children to complete. Time to challenge themselves. Can be used with others remotely using Face-time etc. e.g. "Create the funniest drawing of a new Superhero in 10 mins" or "Using only the handles of spoons, move these marbles from this pot to another". There are obviously better challenges but children will enjoy it!
Yes / No Game
Timed with nobody being allowed to say yes or no on being asked a series of questions. No repeat answers either.
Names of Types Of
Alphabetical order or any derivation thereof, types of a specific item one after another after another. The drinking game but without the drinking...
Domino Runs
Self explanatory
Dengineers
Popular childrens TV show about making dens. Make this into a challenge by involving friends and family over video.
Marble / Ball Runs
Use cardboard, toilet rolls and other tubes to create a large scale marble run across the house... You know you have the toilet roll....
The Bean Game
Exercise and fun. If you have a few children even of different ages, once they get this game they can take it in turns to give the instructions (which they love). The leader shouts the 'Bean' and the children do the action until the next 'Bean' is called.
Basic: Runner Bean = Jog on spot, Broad Bean = Star Jumps, Baked Bean = Go flat on floor, Magic Beans = Pretend to climb, Jumping Bean = Obvious
More: Kidney Bean = Go on to knees, Canellini Bean = One leg and lean, Jelly Bean = Wiggle/Wobble, French Bean = Shout 'ooo la-la!' (sorry...) etc
Advanced: You can also do other instructions transferring Bean to Been... e.g. Been Sleepy, Been Naughty, Been anything you like...
Radio / Podcasts
Radio / Podcasts
Fun Kids
There is a digital radio station available online and on DAB called Fun Kids Radio. Child friendly content.
Podcasts
There will be many podcasts available for children. Stories, lessons, a quiz or 2, comedy etc.
x3 Lego Challenges (mentioned above)
x3 Lego Challenges (mentioned above)
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