Tag Archives: What to do with Kids During Quarantine

April 13, 2020 · 9:03 am

Five Things for Today: April 13, 2020

Distance learning…. about funny cats?

1. Arts on the Horizon, which usually presents adorable productions especially for really young audiences, is now doing a Virtual Storytime Series for little ones (also adorable).

2. And for older kids… In his role as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, beloved best selling author Jason Reynolds will connect directly with young people online during this time. Starting tomorrow, April 14, Reynolds will debut his first initiative in support of his platform GRAB THE MIC: Tell Your Story, including a monthly newsletter for parents and educators focused on relevant topics of the day and a biweekly video series intended to inspire creativity in young people, titled “Write. Right. Rite.” Tune in tomorrow for more! And read about one of our Jason Reynolds experiences here.

3. A must read for parents of teens — includes great advice for managing their particular circumstances right now.

4. If you’re going to the grocery store, here are tips for shopping safely.

5. These works of beach art are so beautiful and riveting — and potential inspiration for creative projects with nature.

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Five Things for Today: April 12, 2020

Happy Easter!

1. If you’re looking for some last minute Easter fun with kiddos to do at home, you might find some ideas here and here. (And be creative… say, if you don’t have plastic eggs, cut paper into egg shapes and draw or write on them, etc.)

2. Air and Space Anywhere lets you enjoy the fave-of-many Smithsonian museum from wherever you are. Access virtual tours, games & activities, podcasts, K-12 programs and more.

3. All KFDC coronavirus content has been consolidated to one page. Even more, ideas for kid activities and recs for parents that have been included in these “Five Things” posts have been added in where it fits (and will continue to be) for easier reference.

4. While first responders are on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19, some may need high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for their children. Bright Horizons has partnered with #FirstRespondersFirst to open child care hubs around the country for health care workers, including one on L Street on Downtown DC. If this would meet a need for you or someone you know, visit the website for more information.

5. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned the OurStreets Supplies app, which works kind of like Waze but for necessary supplies, was about to launch… Well, it’s now available, and you can use it to see what local stores have in stock — and whether you can social distance there safely — before you go. It’s already been very handy and helpful for us!

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Five Things for Today: April 11, 2020

Kitties!

1. Echo the cheetah at the National Zoo gave birth to four cubs this week, and you can view them via web cam. (It’s actually very mesmerizing and calming to watch.)

2. Strathmore has moved some of its programming online. Family Jam Sessions that take place at the Mansion will now livestream via the Strathmore Facebook Page. Join one this morning at 10:15am — Discover Bluegrass Music with Brad Kolodner. And next Saturday, April 18, at 10:15am, Discover Folk Music with Maureen Andary. Past sessions, including an intro to hip hop by Christylez Bacon and Intro to Steelpan Drumming with Josanne Francis, are available to view online. Find more info on Strathmore offerings here.

3. For all the cheesy peops… First, if you love a good cheese plate, you must follow @thatcheeseplate on IG. Also, you might be excited to hear there’s a challenge to create your own plate with local cheeses. This could even be a fun activity with kids if they dig cheese and playing with food, too.

4. DC Food Project has launched an Emergency Weekend Bag program, working with partner schools throughout DC, to help students and families get what they need during this challenging time. Please consider helping, too, by supporting their efforts with a donation.

5. If you’re an Amy Schumer fan, I highly recommend The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo. I just started reading it and have been LOLing a ton — so great for right now.

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