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Kids Activities Ideas

Huge list of lockdown resources!

26/8/2020

 
One of our awesome Mainly Music mums, Philippa, has compiled a fantastic list of lockdown resources for pre-school aged kids, check these out if you're looking for some new things to engage the kids with as lockdown carries on for the next few weeks!​

1) mainly music sessions on Youtube (run by the founder of mainly music Jo Hood) – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YsvEVIh01yFXPy8H-xXiA/videos
You can also google ‘mainly music‘ in youtube and there are a lot of recorded sessions available to pull out whenever you need one, from all around the country too!
 
2) Playgroup Victoria
  • Playgroup Victoria - Playgroup at Home
- free, on Tuesday and Friday mornings, free, book online and they will send you zoom login details [& scroll down on the page for activity sheets, DIY videos and can sign up for activity booklet to be emailed to you
https://www.playgroup.org.au/playgroup-at-home/

  • Playgroup Victoria – Play Ideas
https://www.playgroup.org.au/play/play-playgroup/

  • Playgroup Victoria – Move it 4 Kids
- free, weekly on a Thursday, fortnightly on alternate Wednesday to All Come Out and Play session, book online and they will send you zoom login details
https://www.playgroup.org.au/move-it/

  • Play Group Victoria – All Come Out and Play session
- free, fortnightly on a Wednesday, book online and they will send you zoom login details
https://www.playgroup.org.au/all-come-out-to-play/
 
3) Knox Council – Resources for Learning at Home
- downloadable activity sheets, website links
https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/learnathome
 
4) Monash Libraries – Storytime sessions (including Auslan and bilingual sessions), Babytime sessions, School Holiday program sessions
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8N55NuxmE0Hg6fx_2f_KEg/playlists
https://www.monlib.vic.gov.au/eLibrary/Play-Learn – activity links
 
5) Eastern Regional Libraries – Storytime sessions, Boredom Buster activities, Cooking sessions
https://www.youtube.com/user/EasternRegional/playlists
https://www.yourlibrary.com.au/kids-activities/ - most recent of the Kids Activities from Eastern Regional Libraries
 
6) State Library of Victoria – Baby Bounce sessions, Storytime sessions
https://www.youtube.com/user/statelibraryvictoria/playlists
 
7) Whitehorse-Manningham  Libraries https://www.facebook.com/whitehorsemanninghamlibraries - scroll through for live storytimes (Monday 11am, Wednesday 11am, Friday 11am), activities and experiments on facebook feed online

https://www.wml.vic.gov.au/files/August_Covid_Whats_On_Interactive.pdf – events through Whitehorse Manningham Libraries for August

https://wml.spydus.com/cgibin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/EVENTS?HOMEPRMS=EVSESPARAMS – featured events over coming weeks

https://www.wml.vic.gov.au/files/Whats_On_Online_September2020_Interactive.pdf - what’s happening in September, including school holiday program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQIpp5XgWsA&list=PL28nNsiAZmMKYBTJrIxMENcuUFvKneuKQ – Makerspace videos from Whitehorse Manningham Libraries

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFnaj08bqUFirqk0pNDlMQ/videos – other videos (e.g. puzzles) from Whitehorse Manningham Libraries (some double up with above link, others only on this video page not in the specific Makerspace playlist)
 
8) Playgroups Online through Monash Council - https://www.youtube.com/user/MonashCityCouncil/playlists\
 
9) MSO Jams for Juniors Online –
https://www.mso.com.au/education/jams-for-juniors-online/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQxFRHrEFWo&list=PLGUc1mZt9dlKipx9gBUt5EAJ_TZV7fAgo
 
10) Victorian Opera’s Baby Bilby Sings –
https://www.victorianopera.com.au/early-years-program
 
11) Colin Buchanan - Home with Colin and Colin’s Christian Music for Kids videos - https://www.youtube.com/user/colinbuchananmusic/playlists
 
12) Hey Dee Ho Music  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLrBQWO9NwLjUluVBAGdwniTmf45tFXfLc&v=g5m3TLBmeuc
they are also running a four week subscription of daily sessions https://heydeeho.com.au/hey-dee-ho-live-subscription/
 
13) Lah-Lah music clips/episodes –
https://www.youtube.com/c/LahLahsBigLiveBand/playlists
 
14) Blippi – totally random that we came across him – Oliver has LOVED the segments on the garbage trucks, tractors, fire engines etc.
https://www.youtube.com/c/Blippi/featured
 
15) Scavenger Hunt ideas for toddlers – a myriad of ideas available on the internet (e.g. https://www.google.com/search?q=scavenger+hunt+ideas+for+toddlers&oq=scavenger+hunt+id&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l2j69i57j0l5.4234j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 )

Example websites/resources –
https://www.activekids.com/parenting-and-family/articles/entertaining-and-fun-neighborhood-scavenger-hunts-for-kids

https://www.ecoexplorers.com.au/downloadable-outdoor-learning-resources/
Oliver has loved going for colour walks – e.g. draw with crayons/textas on a piece of paper the colours we need to find and tick it off/take a photo/draw the object when we find something of that colour // finding particular numbers on letterboxes // find a skinny leaf (or rocks, leaves, gumnut, flowers, bark)
 
16) Cosmic Kids Yoga – I have personally not done any of these with Oliver – a friend whose little girl is the same age as Oliver recommended them to me as her daughter loves them https://www.cosmickids.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
 
17) Geocaching –
https://www.geocaching.com/play
 
18) A myriad of sites available with toddler activity ideas available on the internet –
e.g. https://handsonaswegrow.com/activities/toddler-activities/
 
Just in case you ever need -
  • Parentline - Parentline Victoria – 13 22 89
https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help you?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg8n5BRCdARIsALxKb96xgCD2PPsqWHWG61KMU44uSP_kdNfMkqct74jAPw7Y4Zcgtisctj8aAuSCEALw_wcB

  • Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800 (for 5-25 year olds)
https://www.kidshelpline.com.au/
https://kidshelpline.com.au/coronavirus
 

25 Surefire Indoor Play Ideas

12/5/2020

 
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Here's a grab bag of easy kids’ activities. Any of them can also be the centerpiece for a preschool birthday party.  Toys, technology and rules not required. Just add imagination!

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Online Art Resources

28/4/2020

 
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Art for Kids Hub
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Easy Peasy and Fun
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Online Coloring
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The COlor

Getting kids moving and mindful...

28/4/2020

 
Here's some great sites that have content helping kids with exercise and mindfulness.
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The Isolation Station - Free Printable Diaries

14/4/2020

 
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Free Downloads of the SchoolPix Isolation Journal -
A full-colour 12-page journal for kids to capture all the things they're doing while in isolation.
As well as "My Lockdown Diary" by Stephen McCarthy
A 29-page black and white diary that kids fill out and colour to keep a record of their time in lockdown.
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Caribu - Connecting Kids with Grandies

14/4/2020

 
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A family video-calling app integrating
children's books and activities - share your screen and make a video call with a remote friend or relative. 

A great way to keep in touch with grandparents while we're in lockdown!
Get App

More Home DIY Crafts

14/4/2020

 
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Craft Ideas from FB creator "The Annoying Birdy"
Go to Facebook Post

ABC TV Education

14/4/2020

 
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ABC TV Education has extended their schedule to support students, teachers and parents with home based learning.
Each weekday will start with content for Lower Primary students at 10am. Primary and Lower Secondary level content will continue throughout the morning. Programming then progresses up to Secondary level content in the afternoons.
And there is an enhanced collection of carefully curated education content always available on iview.
Visit Site

The Lee Academy - Home School Ideas

6/4/2020

 
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The Lee Academy is a family sharing their a homeschool journey with a mix of Classical Education & Eclectic learning.
Visit Facebook Page

Sea Life  - Live Streams

6/4/2020

 
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Discover more about some of our underwater creatures you'll find at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium by watching some of our live streams!
Watch Here

Audible Stories for Free

6/4/2020

 
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​For as long as schools are closed, we're open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.

All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.
Listen Here

Story Box Library

6/4/2020

 
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Imagine the best stories being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers – well that's Story Box Library!

With an ever-growing library, suitable for preschool and primary aged children, it really is Storytime, Anytime!
Visit Site

Eastern Regional Libraries Online for Kids

6/4/2020

 

Storytime Online

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Online Resources

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Art Ideas #1

6/4/2020

 

You Clever Monkey - Playful ideas for Learning

6/4/2020

 
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Hands On Playful learning activities by and Australian Early Childhood teacher and mum.
Visit Site

Kids 7 Minute Workout

6/4/2020

 
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Scavenger Hunt Ideas

6/4/2020

 

Simple Toys that Every Child Likes

6/4/2020

 
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Some great simple DIY ideas that you can make at home!
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Recipes of all sorts of fun!

6/4/2020

 

Scripture Union Victoria - Kids Resources

3/4/2020

 
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SU VIC have just started a blog of their own with weekly additions to a list of kids activities to do at home.
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Kids Talks with Colin Buchanan

2/4/2020

 
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Compassion and Colin Buchanan have teamed up to bring you a completely free video series - 'Kids' Talks with Colin'.
​Featuring short talks, Bible readings, prayers, and of course, music, these videos are designed to help kids understand that despite what is going on in the world, our God is bigger, and we can put our trust in Him.
​Please feel welcome to pass these on to other families too.
Watch Talks

Best Play Dough Recipe Ever

2/4/2020

 
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Play dough is a great home activity for younger kids but finding a great recipe is not as easy as you think. So here's how to make the best ever, no-cook play dough recipe in just 4 minutes - tried and tested. If I can make it and it turns out good, it must be good.
Get Recipe

The Best Kids Stories and Music on Spotify

2/4/2020

 
My kids love listening to stories in the car and before bedtime and luckily there are heaps of great options on Spotify (and the rest of the streaming music services) that can engage their imagination through bible stories, fairy tales or audiobooks as well as through some fun music. Check out these resources below and use them as a start and I'm sure you can find more similar artists based on these suggestions!
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Zoo Animals Live Streams

1/4/2020

 
Many zoos and animal parks are now closed to visitors so are broadcasting the movements of their animals online!
​Check them out below:
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Australian Reptile Park
  • 10am Educational Videos: Can be found on Tim Faulkner’s Facebook, Instagram pages and on the Australian Reptile Park’s YouTube Channel
  • 2pm Live Streams: Can be found on the Australian Reptile Park’s Facebook and Instagram
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Zoos Vistoria
  • Live stream cameras from Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary and Werribee Open Range Zoo,
Zoos Victoria

Plus some other good lists of international zoos:
Readers Digest
Mashable
The Verge

FamilyEducation.com - 21 Free Educational Apps for Kids

1/4/2020

 
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Another list of quality free educational apps that can keep kids learning during screen time.
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