Other things to try:
Painting, Knitting, Puzzles, Clay Modelling, Crocheting, Origami, Paper mache, Macrame, Photography, Woodwork, Sewing, Colouring in.
The Life Education team has been busy creating new videos, activity ideas and quizzes which are being uploaded regularly on the Small Changes website. So far they have five extensive activity pages currently available.
https://bit.ly/2xrc9Zm https://bit.ly/2UNik1F https://bit.ly/3azuq5q https://bit.ly/2Xe5Gvv https://bit.ly/2XgpWN0
In addition to this, Life Education Trust has over 350 resources that can support your children's learning at home. Access to these resources can be found via this link (on our website) https://www.lifeeducation.org.nz/in-schools/resources?page=1&search=
Below is a list of books that are particularly relevant in supporting children's mental health and well-being during this time with a number of key themes such as; emotions, anxiety, resilience and scientific perspectives of how to manage our feelings. These are all likely to be available through the district library website, which should be able to be accessed remotely.
Emotions in Motion by Rose Stanley and Lisa Allen
Have you Filled a Bucket Today? By Carol McCloud
In My Heart - A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek
Aroha's Way by Craig Phillips
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by J Deak
Hey Warrior by Karen Young
Hey Awesome by Karen Young
Worries Go Away by Kes Gray
Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook
Is a Worry Worrying You? by Ferida Wolff and Harriet May Savitz