Support for Faculty Parents, Ages 5-7

Fine Motor / Loose Parts

Name of Activity	Activity Link	Notes
Loose Parts Color Wheel		There’s no link to this, but super easy to make! You can use cardboard or just a piece of paper. You or your child can draw the wheel and divide it up into sections. Use any loose parts you have to fill in your color wheel! Cut out pictures from magazines, go outside and find items, stickers, anything!
Gak and/or Playdough	Living Well Mom	Gak and playdough is fairly easy to make, and then can be played with in so many ways- cut it, cookie cutters and rolling pins, incorporate plastic toys, play kitchen, etc.
Simple Crafts and Activities	Fireflies and Mudpies	You can search by types of crafts and activities.
Maker’s Space	Instructables	Maker Space areas use what you have at home, and can be adapted for all ages.

Gardening

Name of Activity	Activity Link	Notes
Gardening Information	UF Seeds	This website offers information on starting a garden and what to grow.
Microgreens Guide for Children	Kids Gardening - Microgreens	Microgreens are very low maintenance and easy to grow. This guide offers step by step instructions.
Easy Parent and Kid Activities	Kids Gardening - Parent / Kid Activities	Easy projects for kiddos!
Gardening Lessons	Kids Gardening - Lesson Plans	More extensive guide for Gardening Lessons - all ages
Nature Play at Home (book)	Link to book - Nature play at home	This is a great book with many nature/outside activities in it to do with kids- big section on gardening activities.

Mental Health

Name of Activity	Activity Link	Notes
Supporting Kids During COVID-19 article	ChildMind	This article gives ideas on how to support your child emotionally during this crisis.
Comic for Kids on COVID-19	NPR	Information on COVID-19 in a developmentally appropriate way.
Emotional Intelligence Worksheets	ONG	These are great for this age group!
App for Emotional Regulation	Link to book - emotional regulation	Free app on the apple store, amazon, and android store
Self regulation and emotional wellness ideas	Pinterest	Pinterest ideas
App for Social Emotional Learning (6 week course)	Commonsense	This is a free app at the Apple App Store.
Guided Meditations for kids	Chopra
Headspace for Kids app	Headspace	Great app for meditation. They have adults meditations and a kid’s section!

Movement

Name of Activity	Activity Link	Notes
GoNoodle	YouTube - GoNoodle	You can access GoNoodle via YouTube or their website (you will need to create an account- free). Lots of entertaining movement related videos for all ages of kids.
Heavy Work for All Ages	Fun and Function	List of heavy work activities you can do at home for all ages.
Nature Play Kids	YouTube - Nature Play Kids	Ideas for things to do in nature with your kids.
12 Indoor Movement Activities	Confidence Meets Parenting	List of indoor activities with links provided for each activity.

Parent Resources

Name of Activity	Activity Link	Notes
Boulder Learning School Online Learning Database	Activity LinkBoulder Learning Resources	Boulder Learning School has created a database of different at home activities and allows you to search by category.
A Parents' Guide to Nature Play	Natural Start	“A Parents' Guide to Nature Play: How to Give Your Children More Outdoor Play” (while practicing safe social distancing of course)
Online Resources for All Ages	We Are Teachers	You can search online resources by ages/grades
Stuck at Home? 20 Learning Activities to Keep Kids Busy	Understood	Great resources from different sites!
Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis	ChildMind	Tips for nurturing and protecting children at home

While You’re Working/Teaching From Home…

Name of Activity	Activity Link	Notes
Vooks- Storybooks Brought to Life	Vooks	“A kid-safe, ad-free streaming library of read-aloud animated storybooks.” (You can get one month free)
50 Activities for Kids To Do While Your Work From Home	Momtrover	List of at home activities
National Geographic Kids	National Geographic Kids	Games, videos, books, and more.
Audio Books	Scholastic Books	The website lists 4 websites with access to audio books for children of all ages
San Diego Zoo	San Diego Zoo	Learn about different animals, watch videos, read stories, activites, and more.
Virtual Tours	The Educators Spin On It	List of many virtual tours and field trips!