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We trust that the following links and ideas provide you with plenty of ideas of how to keep the kids engaged and maintain positive wellbeing. Our most important message to all our awesome HILLS families - find ways to Stay Connected with friends, your family, and your neighbours.
Activities @ Home
Activities @ Home
We love the description contained within the introduction of this website...
"When it rains, play in the rain." There are ways of making the best out of any situation, this one included. We have a unique opportunity here: We can make the COVID-19 crisis into a moment that will live vividly in our kids' memories, so that in other times of uncertainty they'll recall fondly how their family pulled together and made the best of things, and they'll be able to do the same."
There are so many creative and fun ideas on this website. Some of our favourites include:
getting CRAFTY
playing CARD GAMES together as a family (a great activity to do together and develop those essential, but difficult, skills of taking turns, losing, celebrating with others)
VIRTUAL TOURS - show kids where you grew up, tours of museums, zoos etc
VIRTUAL EVENTS
start your FAMILY HISTORY
create a FAMILY TIME CAPSULE
CHALK DRAW your driveway.
Host a Virtual Playdate
Host a Virtual Playdate
It's different and may seem a little bit strange, but allowing your child to access a device and interact with their friends and family members is an amazing way to develop creativity and social connection.
TIP: if you have multiple devices (e.g. a phone and a tablet or computer), parents can 'host' the play date on your device and invite other participants to join. By doing it this way, you can monitor the interaction and conversations. There are a variety of apps and websites that can host your virtual playdate - WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Meets etc
We love the idea of the fashion parade and dance-offs with Grandparents!
Making Family Videos
Making Family Videos
This video makes us laugh. Yours doesn't have to be as professionally produced as this, but it is amazing what the kids can make using an iPad with the right apps (e.g. iMovie)
Don't have an Apple device? This Google extension may be helpful
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/movie-maker-moviestudio-v/ohgkmilcibaoempgifldidkidnbkbeii?hl=enNature Play
Nature Play
While we may not be able to head to the local playground, there are plenty of things that you do together as a family in and around our National park lands (please check accessibility with the relevant authorities).
Nature-Play-Downloads-51-Things-to-do-before-youre-12.pdfBack Yard Fun
Back Yard Fun
Just a few snaps of backyard activities.
All of these ideas were sourced from these websites:
http://www.woohome.com/outdoor/top-34-fun-diy-backyard-games-and-activities
https://www.hgtv.com/design/make-and-celebrate/handmade/clever-uses-for-pool-noodles-pictures
Why not take a photo of your family activities and post it to the Hills Connect Facebook page (link below). Let's share the joy that we find during this time.
Physical Challenges - with Mr Sanders
Physical Challenges - with Mr Sanders
Introduction.mp4Click on the link and watch the video then give it a go yourself. Challenge yourself to improve. Challenge you family members and challenge me.
Have fun and good luck!
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