- Rivet, a reading practice app for kids, all free, available on Android, iOS, Kindle Fire devices and the web. Built by an Area 120 team at Google.
- Duolingo – my 7 year old loves this app!
- Kodable – fun programming app
- Coding Club – Teach your kids how to code in Scratch ( if they are reading)
- Todomath – my 1st grader loves this app, you can set the appropriate level and there is some gamification to keep the child entertained
- Coloring Books
- Small lego kits (~80 pieces).
- Puzzles!
- Slime, slime, and more slime
- Dice Game Ideas
- If you have camping gear, spend an afternoon setting up a campsite, teaching them to set up the tent, hang a bear bag, where to cook, + Leave No Trace principles
- Tell them to hide something and create a treasure map for you to find it. Block off 30 min. so you can go on the treasure hunt. Entertained my kid for an hour.
- Scavenger hunts (free printouts)
- Facetime a bestie 20 mins a day! Agree with parents on good timing.
- Make a catapult – one of many KiwiCo activities for home
- Read a book and write down new words. Then make the words out of playdough.
- Go on an alphabet hunt around your home or yard. Make a list of the alphabet letters and have kids cross out the letters you find or objects you find that begin with each letter.
List of educational and family resources