A List of Stuff to Do When Kids are Stuck at Home

We recognize that many families are looking for a list of activities, websites, and apps that can help keep children engaged while isolating at home. Here is the list that we have started, and we will keep adding to it as we find more.

Helpful Articles & Activity Lists

• Working at Home with Kids During the Pandemic, an Article and List:

• 20 Virtual Trips to Take with Your Kids:

• 18 Things to Do During the Coronavirus Outbreak:

• 12 Museum Tours You Can Do From Home:

• Over 30 Virtual Field Trips:

• List of Companies Offering Free Subscriptions for the Rest of the School Year:

• Process Art Activities:

• 200+ Activities You Can Do At Home:

• Princess Awesome’s Giant List of Ideas of Things to Do at Home:

• Simple and fun non-screen activities that children can do at home

Websites For Resources, Shows, Printables, Ideas:

• APTN Kids (Shows, Printables)

• No Time For Flashcards

• Audible is offering Free Audiobooks!

• Teaching Kids News

• Codecademy

• Childreach Play Dough Recipe and Play Ideas:

• Childreach Daily Challenge on Instagram & Facebook

Educational Apps for Children

• Kodable

• Khan Academy Kids (Educational)

• Khan Academy (Educational - up to high school/adult)

• GoNoodle - Kids Videos (Active/Dance, Yoga & Mindfulness)

YouTube Channels for Children:

• SciShow Kids

• CrashCourse Kids

• Bounce Patrol

• Alo Yoga and Mindfulness for Children Playlist

• Sankofa Read Aloud

• Storytime with the Calgary Public Library

• Mike Likes Science

Educational YouTube Channels for Teens:

• CrashCourse

• SciShow

• It’s Okay to Be Smart

• The Brain Scoop

• The Art Assignment

• Smithsonian