Here’s a round up of some resources that are helpful for supporting virtual learning. We all need as much help as we can get for the 2020/2021 school year, amiright? When I wrote most of these, it was back in March when we all thought everyone would be quarantining for two weeks. Remember those days? It feels like a lifetime ago. We had no idea we’d be starting a whole new school year either virtually or hybrid.
On the list here are various free printables, fun online field trips, easy arts and crafts ideas, and soothing essential oils blends. I’ll continue to add to this post as I find more. Hope this is helpful! If there’s anything you feel should be added to the list, please let me know!
Virtual learning resources roundup:
Free printable – daily school planner / schedule
School is starting soon, and many of our children will be attending virtually for part of, if not all, the week. With almost three months of virtual learning under our belt this past spring, I feel much better prepared to help my kids stay on track (and keep my own sanity) than I did Read more…
The 14 day edit: Virtual field trips to zoos, museums, and more
So your kids are already bored and looking for something to do today? No problem! I’ve collected a dozen virtual field trips for you to check out. Everything on this list is a gem. Seriously. I visited all of these sites and learned something interesting on each one. Head over to Cincinnati Read more…
The 14 day edit: 10 fun skills you can teach yourself with YouTube
As COVID-19 has us all planning to stay in and keep to ourselves for the next few weeks, many people are wondering how to fill their time. Rather than looking at the two weeks from the perspective of what you can’t do, why not see it as an opportunity for what you can do? Read more…
Craft night: 15 fun project ideas for all skill levels
(*Updated 3/30/2020* I originally wrote this post to give people ideas for fun craft night activities, but given the quarantine, these would all be good crafts to do while you’re home. Crafting is excellent for helping to calm an anxious mind.*) So you want to host a craft night, but have no idea what to Read more…
Free printable: taco themed classroom activity
I don’t get the chance to volunteer very often at school, but when I do, I love anything where I get to do some kind of arts and crafts with the kids (or reading to them, but that’s for another post). In the past, I’ve had the kids create stained glass (aka tissue paper) Read more…
Self care Sunday: Back to School edition
Back to school time is here, and for those who incorporate essential oils into their routine, the KidScents line from Young Living is worth checking out. These blends are prediluted for kids and ready to use. Tummygize is a relaxing, quieting blend that can be applied to little tummies. Think tummy support or nervous tummy. Read more…