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During this outbreak of coronavirus and social distancing measures, please follow government advice. Socialise and explore activities can still be achieved and help to keep us all balanced at this difficult time.

Download a 3DChild chart to support keeping activities varied and valued at this challenging time.

Mobirise

Activity ideas - Always get an adult's permission first

Draw or paint a picture
Make a sandwich
Take a photo
Try origami
Keep a diary for a day
Make a den
Make dance moves to your favourite piece of music
Use a device to create a picture
Invent a game
Make up your own joke
With an adult's help, make a meal
Write a story
Make a flip book animation
Make a birthday card
Write a song
Design a comic
Produce your own maths questions
Code a device to make something happen
Build with construction toys
Make a paper aeroplane

Recommended programmes about create     
Parental discretion advised, you know your child best and what would be suitable for them, for information about a wide range of media for parents please visit Common Sense Media.

Art Ninja - CBBC iPlayer
The Dengineers - CBBC iPlayer 
Bob Ross - Amazon Prime, Netflix
Junior Bake Off - Channel 4

Mobirise

Activity ideas - Always get an adult's permission first

Drink water
Stretch your arms and legs to warm up
Go to bed 10 minutes early
Set a regular time to wake up
Learn and practise a new dance move
Learn a new skill, e.g. yo-yo, shuffling cards, juggling or knitting
Throw and catch a ball
Follow a fitness routine online
Eat fruit
Eat vegetables
Go for a walk within current government guidance
Eat breakfast
Practise throwing or hitting with your less dominant hand
Try to beat your personal best at something
Watch videos athletes compete in your favourite sport
Have a bath or shower
Clean your teeth
Tidy your bedroom
Make for routine for the day/week
Practise balancing objects in the palm of your hand

Recommended programmes about energise 
Parental discretion advised, you know your child best and what would be suitable for them, for information about a wide range of media for parents please visit Common Sense Media.

P.E. with Joe Wicks - Youtube
Tree Fu Tom - CBeebies iPlayer 

Mobirise

Activity ideas - Always get an adult's permission first

Learn to say hello in other languages
Read a non-fiction book
Watch an episode of Newsround
Spot birds or animals from your window
Try a new piece of fruit or vegetable
Eat a dish from another country
Find places on a map or mapping software
Carry out an experiment
Remember capital cities of different countries

Recommended programmes about explore
Parental discretion advised, you know your child best and what would be suitable for them, for information about a wide range of media for parents please visit Common Sense Media.

The World According to Jeff Goldblum - Disney+
Ask the Storybots - Netflix
Maddie's Do You Know - CBeebies iPlayer
Teletubbies - CBeebies iPlayer and Amazon Prime
Octonauts - CBeebies iPlayer, Amazon Prime, Netflix
Go Jetters - CBeebies iPlayer

Mobirise

Activity ideas - Always get an adult's permission first

Read
Play with toy figures
Dress up as a character
Play a strategy game, e.g. draughts or chess
Play a computer game with a storyline
Close your eyes and listen to instrumental music
Visit an art gallery or exhibition website
Stare at clouds and make pictures
Watch a film or TV programme
Pretend to be an animal
Listen to music and tell someone how it makes you feel
Pretend to be a well-known character
Learn a song or poem off by heart
Look at famous works of art online
Doodle
Try a sudoku puzzle
Play a memory game
Listen to an audiobook
Explain what might happen in the next episode of a TV show

Recommended programmes about imagine 
Parental discretion advised, you know your child best and what would be suitable for them, for information about a wide range of media for parents please visit Common Sense Media.

Kazoops - Netflix 
Muppet Babies - Disney+

Mobirise

Activity ideas - Always get an adult's permission first

Make for routine for the day/week
Read a book
Have an early night
Spend time at a library
Colour a picture
Listen to an audiobook
Listen to music
Fly a kite
Stroke a pet
Breathe deeply for 10 breaths
Enjoy a bath or shower
Look at bubbles or a lava lamp
Try some yoga positions
Find relaxing videos to watch
Play a puzzle type app
Pop bubble wrap
Feel different textures with your hands or feet
Snuggle up to watch a film
Tidy your room to make a calm space
Try a wordsearch

Recommended programmes about relax      
Parental discretion advised, you know your child best and what would be suitable for them, for information about a wide range of media for parents please visit Common Sense Media.

Bob Ross - Amazon Prime, Netflix
Melody - CBeebies iPlayer
Bedtime story - CBeebies iPlayer

Mobirise

Activity ideas - Always get an adult's permission first

Write and send a postcard
Eat a meal with your family
Sing songs with other people
Play a 2-player computer game with both players in the same room
Give someone a birthday card
Play '20 questions' or 'Eye-spy'
Play a board game
Play charades
Be helpful for somebody
Call a friend or a relative
Share a book with someone
Tell someone about a 3DChild activity you've done

There are various online methods of socialising, always follow Online Safety advice and keep safe

Recommended programmes about socialise 
Parental discretion advised, you know your child best and what would be suitable for them, for information about a wide range of media for parents please visit Common Sense Media.

Biggleton - CBeebies iPlayer