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COVID-19: Resources for Parents
This week’s resources:
Past resources:
- DIY Birdfeeder – https://www.hgtv.com/videos/diy-birdfeeder-craft-project-0200922
- 15 DIY Teepees and Play Tents – https://porch.com/advice/15-diy-teepees-and-play-tents-your-kids-will-spend-all-summer-in
- 5 Great Weaving Projects – https://fairydustteaching.com/2011/12/five-great-weaving-projects/
- Melted Crayon Art – https://ohcreativeday.com/melted-crayon-art/
- DIY Beaded Wind Chime – https://kidmademodern.com/blogs/posts/diy-beaded-wind-chime
- 14 Free Plant Stand Plans – https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/free-diy-plant-stand-plans-4684420
- DIY Planter Box Ideas – https://www.homedit.com/planter-box-ideas/
- Yarn Wrapped Cardboard Letters – https://www.artbarblog.com/yarn-wrapped-cardboard-letters/
- 34 DIY Backyard Ideas – https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/awesome-outdoor-diy-projects-to-get-you-outside/
- How to Knit: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide – https://www.marthastewart.com/854324/how-knit
- How to Crochet for Beginners – https://www.mybluprint.com/article/new-to-crochet-heres-how-to-crush-it
- Basic Sewing Skills – https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/interior-projects/how-to/a28379/sewing-skills-diy/
- Free Teddy Bear Sewing Pattern – https://www.shinyhappyworld.com/2014/04/warren-charity-bear-free-teddy-bear-pattern.html
- DIY Sewing Pillows – https://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2016/12/23/how-to-make-your-own-photo-pillows-free-sewing-tutorial
- DIY Bed Pillow Cases – https://makeit-loveit.com/sew-3-pillowcases-3-ways
- 17 DIY Wall Décor Ideas – https://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/g21102308/diy-wall-decor/
- Virtual Tour of the Pennsylvania Capitol with Senator Bob Mensch – https://pasen.wistia.com/medias/xffxdrqyhs
- PA Senate Library Online Jigsaw Puzzle – https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=07aec1f707ef
- DIY Outdoor Color Changing Volcano – https://preschoolinspirations.com/color-changing-volcano-baking-soda-vinegar/
- M&M Science Rainbow – https://www.giftofcuriosity.com/mm-science-rainbow-steam-for-kids/
- DIY Ring Toss Game – https://www.anikasdiylife.com/diy-ring-toss-game/
- Nature Scavenger Hunt – https://www.lifewithmylittles.com/nature-scavenger-hunt-toddlers/
- Solar Oven Smores – https://desertchica.com/diy-solar-oven-smores-kids-science-experiment/
- DIY Outdoor Chairs – https://angelamariemade.com/diy-outdoor-chair/
- 20 Frozen Kid-Friendly Drinks – https://perfectionpending.net/20-frozen-kid-friendly-drinks-summer/
- Live African Wildlife Cameras – https://www.africam.com/wildlife/live-african-wildlife-safari-channels/
- Natural History Museum At-Home Activities – https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/try-this-at-home.html
- PA Farm County Bald Eagle Cam – here
- 20 Kid-Friendly (and Healthy) Summer Recipes – https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/recipes/2013/07/20-kid-friendly-and-healthy-summer-recipes
- 21 Fun & Easy Recipes for Baking with Kids – https://www.delish.com/cooking/g4149/baking-with-kids/?slide=1
- 19 Cupcakes Every Kid Will Want to Make – https://www.delish.com/cooking/g4151/cupcake-recipes-for-kids/?slide=1
- Make Your Own Rainbow Layer Cake – https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/rainbow-layer-cake/4969fed8-141e-45f5-9a04-e03addd20fbb
- Antique Auto Museum (AACA) Virtual Tour and Exhibits – https://www.aacamuseum.org/virtual-tour/
- Hershey Park Trivia – https://stories.hersheypa.com/hersheypark-trivia-/
- Harrisburg Senators Baseball Kids’ Activity Pack – here
- National Civil War Museum Collections – https://www.nationalcivilwarmuseum.org/videos-2/
- Whitaker Center for Science & The Arts At-Home STEM Challenges and Crafts – https://www.whitakercenter.org/at-home-with-science
- Schedule a Blood Donation with Miller-Keystone Blood Center – https://www.giveapint.org/
- Kids’ Science Experience: Make Your Own Pop Rockets – https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-exploding-pop-rockets/
- Fireworks in a Jar – https://www.icanteachmychild.com/fireworks-in-a-jar/
- Make Star-Spangled Slime – https://www.icanteachmychild.com/star-spangled-slime/
- DIY 4th of July Tin Can Windsocks – http://the-wilson-world.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-tin-can-windsocks.html
- DIY 4th of July Flag Decoration for Kids – https://www.schooltimesnippets.com/2016/06/paper-tube-american-flag-kids-craft.html
- Festive 4th of July Lantern Craft Tutorial – https://artsymomma.com/4th-of-july-lantern-craft.html
- 14 Fun 4th of July Activities for Kids – https://www.care.com/c/stories/3687/12-fun-fourth-of-july-activities-for-kids/
- National Constitution Center Virtual Tour – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQU5Dah1ZU
- Department of Conservation and Natural Resource’s Pennsylvania Trail Finder – https://trails.dcnr.pa.gov/
- Pennsylvania’s Architecture – https://www.visitpa.com/experience/architectural-marvels
- Explore Pennsylvania’s National Park – https://www.visitpa.com/experience/national-parks
- Pennsylvania Factory Tours – https://www.visitpa.com/experience/factory-tours
- Pennsylvania Family Fun – https://www.visitpa.com/experience/family-fun
- Pennsylvania Hiking Trails – https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Recreation/WhatToDo/Hiking/Pages/default.aspx
- Pennsylvania Mountain Biking – https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Recreation/WhatToDo/MountainBiking/Pages/default.aspx
- Swimming in Pennsylvania State Parks – https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Recreation/WhatToDo/Swimming/Pages/default.aspx
- How to Build a New Style Spotted Lanternfly Circle Trap – https://extension.psu.edu/how-to-build-a-new-type-of-spotted-lanternfly-trap-called-a-circle-trap
- Make Your Own Homemade Butterfly Net – https://www.skiptomylou.org/homemade-butterfly-net-from-little-birdie-secrets/
- 8 Cheap Summer Projects for Kids – https://www.thesimpledollar.com/save-money/eight-great-free-or-nearly-free-summer-long-projects-for-children/
- Kid-Friendly DIY: 10 Projects Sure to Inspire Summer Fun – https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/kid-friendly-diy-10-projects-sure-to-inspire-summer-fun-47679#diy-finger-paints
- Easy Two Ingredient Cloud Dough – https://www.woojr.com/easy-2-ingredient-cloud-dough/
- DIY Unpoppable Bubbles Experiment – http://blog.learningresources.com/diy-unpoppable-bubbles/
- How to Make Ninja Stress Balls – https://frugalfun4boys.com/ninja-stress-balls/
- 10 DIY Dream Catchers for Kids to Make – https://artsycraftsymom.com/diy-dream-catchers-for-kids/?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-pug
- Spy and Secret Code Activities for Kids – https://frugalfun4boys.com/spy-activities-for-kids/
- “Talk. They Hear You.” Application: Practice talking to your kids about the dangers of alcohol – https://www.samhsa.gov/underage-drinking/mobile-application
- The Pennsylvania Zoological Council Presents: Virtual Zoo Day –
- 10 Easy Crafts for Kids – https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/g4988/easy-crafts-for-kids/
- DIY Photo Collage on Letter – https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/crafts/how-to-make-a-photo-collage-on-a-big-letter
- DIY Kitchen Herb Garden – https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/gardening/how-to-make-a-kitchen-herb-garden
- DIY Birdfeeder – https://www.hgtv.com/videos/diy-birdfeeder-craft-project-0200922
- How to Make Handmade Soap – https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/crafts/how-to-make-soap-using-herbs–perfume-and-oatmeal
- How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer – https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-make-hand-sanitizer
- Storytime Anytime – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKt0xucHzm75HOF4eSxG0ow
- Brightly Storytime – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQagFNHMrGgQpYunk4rHXg
- CircleTime Family Learning From Home – https://circletimefun.com/
- Special Olympics Young Athlete Activity Guide – https://media.specialolympics.org/resources/community-building/young-athletes/
- Carson Dellosa Education ready-to-print free resources – https://www.carsondellosa.com/free-resources/free-printables/
- Beanstalk on-demand and live free classes to keep kids active – https://beanstalk.co/
- Virtual Tour of the Pennsylvania Capitol with Senator Bob Mensch – https://pasen.wistia.com/medias/xffxdrqyhs
- Delish Recipes for Kids – https://www.delish.com/easy-kid-recipes/
- Food Network Cooking with Kids – https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/packages/recipes-for-kids/cooking-with-kids
- PBS Kids: Parent Resources, Tips, and Advice – https://www.pbs.org/parents
- Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China – https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
- “Secrets of Easter Island” with Virtual Tour – https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/easter/
- Virtual Tour: Turn Back the Clock – https://thebulletin.org/virtual-tour/
- Access Mars – https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
- Good Housekeeping: 50 Fun Activities for Kids – https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g1389/diy-kids-activities/
- Good Housekeeping: 23 Easy Science Experiments for Kids – https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/g32176446/science-experiments-for-kids/
- Wildlife Watching in Pennsylvania – https://www.visitpa.com/article/wildlife-watching-pennsylvania
- Family Fitness During COVID-19 – https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/7538/family-fitness-during-covid-19/
- COVID-19 Resources: Physical Activity, Nutrition, ad More – https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/covid-19-resources-physical-activity-nutrition-more/
- Shopping with the Seasons – https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/shopping-with-the-seasons/
- Free Online Events and Activities for Kids at Home – https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/free-online-events-activities-kids-at-home-coronavirus
- Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Pandemic – https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
- Stay-at-Home Guide: 100s of Activities and Resources for Families – https://mommypoppins.com/family/coronavirus-pandemic-update-indoor-activities-resources-kids
- Pennsylvania State Capitol Virtual Scavenger Hunt – http://www.pacapitol.com/keystone-classroom/kids-corner/
- Pennsylvania Senate Library Virtual Scavenger Hunt – https://www.library.pasen.gov/
- Pennsylvania Office of the Secretary Virtual Scavenger Hunt – https://www.secretary.pasen.gov/
- Find a Food Pantry – https://www.dhs.pa.gov/about/Ending-Hunger/Pages/Food-Pantries.aspx
- Virtual Disney Rides – https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/disney-vacations/watch-disney-rides-on-youtube
- National Museum of Natural History Virtual Tours – https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
- National Constitution Center Virtual Tour – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQU5Dah1ZU
- Constitution Center Interactive Constitution – https://constitutioncenter.org/interactive-constitution
- Colonial Williamsburg Webcams – https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/webcams/
- Ellis Island Virtual Field Trip – http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/webcast.htm
- Pennsylvania Game Commission Remote Learning Resources for Educators and Parents – https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Education/Pages/Stay-at-home-Learning.aspx
- Cool Kid Facts – Fun facts on animals, planets, science, geography, history and more – https://www.coolkidfacts.com/
- Cool Math Games – https://www.coolmathgames.com/
- Nature Lab Educator Resources – https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/how-we-work/youth-engagement/nature-lab/
- Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin Live-stream Webcam – https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm
- Yellowstone National Park Virtual Tours – https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
- Great Lakes Now Virtual Field Trip – https://www.greatlakesnow.org/educational-resources-v1/virtual-field-trip/
- Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips – https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/
- Sample Schedules for Kids Home from School During Coronavirus Outbreak – https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/sample-kids-home-schedule_ca_5e6e5904c5b6747ef11f12ce
- How to Make a Family Media Use Plan – https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/How-to-Make-a-Family-Media-Use-Plan.aspx
- Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19 – https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19
- Coronavirus, Online Learning, Social Isolation, and Cyberbullying: How to Support Our Students – https://cyberbullying.org/coronavirus-online-learning-social-isolation-cyberbullying
- Children’s Activities Get Kids Moving – https://healthykidshealthyfuture.org/5-healthy-goals/get-kids-moving/classroom-activities/
- Move Your Way – https://health.gov/moveyourway/get-kids-active/
- 28 Days of Activities for Kids – https://www.borntobeadventurous.com/2020/03/15/28-days-of-activities-for-kids-staying-sane-during-covid-19/
- Pennsylvania State Capitol Video Tour – http://www.pacapitol.com/video-tours/capitol-tour.cfm
- Pennsylvania State Capitol Dome Video Tour – http://www.pacapitol.com/video-tours/dome-tour.cfm
- Library of the Senate of Pennsylvania Video Tour – http://www.pacapitol.com/video-tours/senate-library.cfm
- Speaker Matthew J. Ryan Building Tour – http://www.pacapitol.com/video-tours/ryan-tour.cfm
- Video of a behind-the-scenes look at the Pennsylvania Capitol and the work of the Capitol Preservation Committee – https://pasen.wistia.com/medias/fbiy7x8hz6
- COVID-19 Food Distribution Information for School Communities – https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/Meals4Kids/Pages/default.aspx
- Learning at Home with Pennsylvania Public Television – https://learningathomepa.org/
- American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Handbook – https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PHSS_UX_Content/Babysitters-Training-Handbook.pdf
- Safety Information for Parents – https://www.safekids.org/parents
- Parent ToolKit – https://www.parenttoolkit.com/
- Free Mental Health Resources – https://billypenn.com/2020/04/01/if-youre-fighting-quarantine-depression-youre-not-alone-these-free-resources-can-help/
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (Berks, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties)
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