Ideas To Keep Your Kids Busy While Schools Are Closed
Not everyone is prepared to be at home with our kids instead of sending them to school. Do you need something to keep your kids busy while school is closed? Here are some ideas, including some ideas that are NOT screen time. We will add to the list as we get more. Stay safe, be kind, practice social distancing, and wash your hands!
The Cincinnati Zoo has an amazing Home Safari page where they highlight one of their amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home.
Montana Outdoor Science School
The Montana Outdoor Science School is posting educational videos and activities for kids to watch and do at home on their Facebook and YouTube pages.
Lone Mountain Gymnastics, Swimming, and Dance Videos
During the closure of Lone Mountain they are providing some fun, instructional, and learning videos to keep your kids moving.
The Museum of the Rockies is offering tons of online learning opportunities for adults and kids. Check out their website or follow them on social media to see what they have to offer.
Skyhawks has some virtual sports and agility lessons online to get your kids moving as well as links to lots of other activities.
LEGOLAND has tons of activities to keep the kids busy, such as how to builds, coloring pages, mazes, word searches, stories, and more!
SCIENCE! Here are 4 easy science experiments you can do at home.
Animal Foot Print Molds When I was young I loved making molds of animal prints I found with my sister using plaster of paris. We made molds of moose, bears, deer and even our dog and cat. Check out the link as she takes you step by step on how to make your own molds using only a few ingredients.
Virtual Field Trip List by Carly Hallman
Check out this article for a huge list of virtual tours of museums, zoos, historical sites, and more. And, shoutout to Erin and Trey for finding this link. Thank you!