Activities for children while at home

Monday, April 27, 2020

Running out of ideas on how to entertain the little ones? We have you sorted!

We have compiled a list of simple and fun activities for children that you can try inside or within in the backyard.

Home activities for children

Fill out the form below to receive the following free activities:

• Hidden Colours Experiment
• Nature Treasure Hunt – Bonus certificate included!
• The Floor is Lava
• Nature Painting
• Shaving Cream Play Dough
• Indoor Laser Maze
• Run and Find

Download your free activity flyers and let the fun begin!

 

Virtual activities for children

If online and virtual activities are more preferred, then you’re in luck! There are a vast range of online material available to help keep children keep occupied, stay fit and learn all through the click of a mouse. We’ve compiled a list of engaging virtual activities that children at any age will be interested to try, just click on the links below!

Superhero-themed workouts

Got some energy to burn? Well you’re just in luck, as personal trainer Glen Higgins has developed a range of fun exercise videos where children get the chance to exercise alongside their favourite superheroes and movie characters!

Kids yoga and meditation

Alo Gives have developed short 5-minute yoga & meditation videos that are specifically designed for children to enjoy! Used in classrooms or at home to introduce mindfulness, yoga and breathing techniques to get children focused and motivated for the day ahead.

Story time from space

If your children are fascinated with outer space, then this is the perfect activity for them! Check out videos of real-life astronauts reading children’s storybooks while in space! There are several space-related stories to choose from and children will love getting to see the inside of a spacecraft.

Virtual Zoo

Zoos Victoria have set up live stream cameras around Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo to allow children to watch various animals from the comfort of their home. Choose between penguins, zebras, snow leopards, lion and giraffes and watch them as they go about their day.

 

At Practical Outcomes we use our years of knowledge and experience in childhood education to help centres and learners each and every day. For more information, contact us today or check out our courses here.