Join us here each week. We will provide activities for all ages, with online activities and some things to do on your own. It’s winter, we’re having a pandemic, and there should be a lot of staying at home. But that doesn’t mean being bored! Dive in here, and let’s do some fun things!
Virtual Travel
Click here for the live cam of Niagara Falls! “Admire the beauty of Niagara Falls with EarthCam’s live view from The Embassy Suites Niagara Falls Hotel. More than just a magnificent sight, the Falls also bring hydroelectric power to nearby cities in Canada and the USA!”
Let’s Move
Staying inside a lot means most of us are doing less moving around. More exercise helps us to keep our anxiety levels down and to release chemicals to keep us happy. So, let’s have some fun this week!
Workout 2: 15 Minute Beginners HIIT Workout | The Body Coach
STEM Project
Turn your name into crystals!
“This easy-peasy, low cost science experiment uses borax to grow crystal names. Whether your child is 3 or 103, they’re sure to get excited about seeing their name shimmer and sparkle in the sunlight.
Crystal names are one of our favorite kids’ science experiments EVER.”
Academic Fun
Tips for Interviewing a Relative About Family History: Every detective needs good informants to help crack a case. Who are the best informants for your family investigations? Older relatives, such as your grandparents, great-aunts or -uncles, even your parents’ older siblings. They can tell you their memories of your family from before you were born.
Book Challenge
It’s not exactly a secret: we are big fans of books and of reading! Check out this week’s book challenge for some ideas for more books to read and to share.
“Realistic List of 100 Books You Would Likely Like to Read: A personal list of books I have read and would like read. Just something I put together with inspiration from other lists on this site. Maybe it will help you find what you are looking for.”
Arts and Crafts
Balloon Rockets: “Balloons are one of the cheapest and easiest sources of entertainment! The next time the kids complain about being bored, just blow up a few balloons and it’s likely to keep them busy for hours. These balloon rockets are a blast, and only require materials you probably already have at home: A balloon, a straw, yarn, tape, and two chairs or other pieces of furniture the yarn can be attached to. Check out the full details here.”
Calm and Background
All of this staying home, working at home, studying at home – it can be hard. It may be helpful to have a calming influence to watch while you are working. Click on this video, sit back, close your eyes, and just spends a few minutes letting your mind drift and relax.
Underwater Room Ambience with Deep Ocean Wave Sounds – Cozy Underwater Sounds for Sleeping, Studying