RESOURCES TO KEEP YOUR GIRLS ENTERTAINED DURING COVID-19
As we are all at home and looking for ways to spend time together, we have put together some resources that you and your family may enjoy exploring together.
Thank you to all the leaders and parents who shared ideas with the GS Community. If you have any other suggestions or feedback, please reach out to the webeditor@singaporeusagirlscouts.org.
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Books:
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Covid-19 for Kids by Catherine Cheung and Elvin Too. If you enjoyed the free book, you may donate to the following Fund's here.
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Coronavirus A book for Children, by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson and Nia Robers and illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler. If you enjoyed the free book, you may donate to help the UK health services here.
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Movies/Documentaries:
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Dream Big (Netflix)
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Hidden Figures
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Free Educational Documentaries (Netflix)
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Anne Frank video diary | Episodes (YouTube)
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Crafts:
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How to Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer (The Spruce)
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How to Make Soap for Kids - An Easy DIY Gift (Family Focus Blog)
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Learn How to Make a Puppet (Michelle Puppets)
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Stay Active:
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STEM:
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Explore NASA
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Virtual Museum Tours:
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Explore exhibitions with audio made especially for 6-10 year olds (Whitney Museum of American Art)
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For more museums, check out Google Art & Culture
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Virtual Aquariums/Zoos:
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Monterey Bay Aquarium in CA
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National Aquarium in MD
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San Diego Zoo in CA
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National Parks:
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Explore New Sites:
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Performance/Theatre
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Family Theatre Fun (Official London Theatre)
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National Theatre (UK)
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General:
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Avoid Cabin Fever With These 125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis (Parade)
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101+ Ideas to Keep your Kids Busy During Coronavirus Closures (Forbes)
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38 screen-free activities that'll keep your kids busy while you get stuff done (the loop)
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