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Welcome
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Staying Safe and Well
Welcome to the first “surviving lockdown” issue of Families Surrey East Magazine!
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Local Heroes
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Home Learning
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Pre-School Play
We can’t get our print magazine out to you right now. So we’ve gathered together the best of all the resources available for parents at this time and put them in one place to help you get through the next few weeks.
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Family Health
If you want to get in touch, email editor@familiessurreyeast.co.uk or call Tamar on 07947 535986. Follow us on Facebook Stay safe, stay home.
18-20 Best Virtual Tours Zoos, Natural Wonders, Space 21 Nature and Outside 22
Bear Grylls #TheGreatIndoors
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Best Art, Craft, Games Activities
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Community and Helplink Directory
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Birthdays in Lockdown
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Best Printable Colouring Sheets
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Local Business Directory
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LOCAL HEROES
Churches for Horley Foodbank
Online Mother and Baby Support Group
Churches for Horley Foodbank provides food and toiletries to families in Horley and the surrounding area. Those wishing to donate should contact Churches for Horley Foodbank to see how best they can help.
Surrey mental health and emotional wellbeing charity Mary Frances Trust (MFT) is launching a brand new weekly “Mother and Baby online group” for mothers with babies of up to 12 months.
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LOCAL HEROES
Proud to be supporting the NHS Whilst pupils at The Hawthorns School, in Bletchingley are busy learning at home the Design & Technology workshop has been put to good use. Led by the Head of Design & Technology, volunteer staff have been using the laser cutter to produce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Visors for the local NHS Trust. Along with cards and notes of encouragement to NHS staff from Hawthorns pupils, the first batch of 52 put straight into use by the Infection Control Team at Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH). With SASH reporting fluctuations in supplies of visors the Hawthorns volunteers will be starting work on the next batch immediately. READ MORE
The Belfry service the local community
Help Kevin Raise Funds for SASH
In line with government advice only shops selling essential items in the Belfry will be open at this time to continue to service our local community. Stay safe and Stay local.
Aware of how difficult this time is for local NHS and care workers, local resident Kevin Walls, thought to show his gratitude by launching a Just Giving fundraising campaign. Help Kevin reach his target.
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LOCAL HEROES
The Rock Project Croydon at home
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The Rock Project Croydon are happy to announce that our pop and rock school in Croydon has moved temporary online, allowing children to learn and interact with others in groups of 3-5 students per tutor.
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In reaction to the virus lockdown, Mid Surrey Community Fridges have closed their static fridge sites and Mobile Fridge stops. Instead, they have set up 6 community hubs, where teams take delivery of the surplus food and distribute it. READ MORE 6 April/May 2020
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Bocketts Farmyard Classroom If you are missing visits to Bocketts Farm or need home-school help, don’t miss Bocketts Farmyard Classroom videos which are now available to view online! The videos are fun and educational and explore a range of different KS1 topics. A great way to connect with the farm and learn at the same time. To find the series of videos, visit Facebook or Youtube. A set of worksheets to use alongside the videos have also been created and are available to download from the website. Username is educationatbocketts and the password is farming. If you missed the baby lambs this year, you can also view the Live Lambing videos on the Bocketts Farm Facebook page.
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HOME LEARNING
Best Home Learning Resources Our guide to the best FREE online learning resources
BBC Bitesize
Daily online lessons for ages 5-14 starting on 20 April. Also on TV.
Book Trust Home Time
Classroom Secrets Kids
Free books, games, quizzes and recipes.
Free resources for teaching English,
Doorway Online
Teacher’s Pet
Pobble 365
Interactive games to practice phonetics, numeracy and money.
Free weekly downloadable home learning packs. Up to age 11.
Inspiring creative writing every day of the year.
Oxford Owl for Home
BBC Teach
Brain POP
Resources divided into primary school year groups. Free ebooks. 10 April/May 2020
Advice for teaching at home, video resources for kids up to 16. Free interactive live lessons.
Short animated videos to create curious learners – free access during school closures. familiesonline.co.uk
HOME LEARNING
Supporting Home Learning Supporting your child to learn at home probably feels daunting. Leslie Saffron is a member of The Otherwise Club, a community of families choosing to learn together without school. Leslie advises: “To prepare for the jobs of the future, we need curious, creative, flexible people, with a strong sense of self. You can build your child’s sense of self just by listening to and working alongside them, and showing them that their thoughts are valuable.” Mike Wood from Home Education UK says: “The strength of home learning is the freedom for children to follow their own interests and learn naturally. Real learning is driven by intrinsic curiosity. The trick is to encourage your child’s curiosity and use it as a basis for them to develop learning skills. Knowing how to learn can help motivate them to fearlessly harness new skills in later life.”
Dunottar School Leads the Way in Remote Learning Dunottar School in Reigate, has been leading the way in remote learning – supporting its community of pupils and parents during the coronavirus school closures. Due to a significant investment in technology for Dunottar by United Learning, pupils are continuing to follow a full school timetable via their school iPads – ensuring an important sense of normality and structure to their day. Julie Adams, a Dunottar parent commented, ‘I’ve been really impressed with Dunottar School’s home learning programme. My son has been busy all day long, it’s just like he’s been at school.’’ READ MORE familiesonline.co.uk
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HOME LEARNING
Best Subject-Specific Home Learning Resources
Teach Your Monster to Read
Wow in the World Podcast For curious kids interested in science, tech & innovation!
Games testing knowledge of countries, flags and more.
Duolingo
Big History Project
Numbots
An award-winning game that makes learning to read fun.
Learn 30+ languages for free! Access via website or app.
Free online social studies course for secondary school kids.
World Geography Games
A fun robot game for addition/subtraction. Free via web or app.
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History Hit TV
Interesting historical videos from World Wars to creepiest toys in history. 12 April/May 2020
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Children’s Classic Books
Free easy to use app for 3D design, Wow! Loads of free electronics and coding. children’s classic books to read/listen to. familiesonline.co.uk
HOME LEARNING
Lockdown School Day Timetable 8.00-9.00
Plan the Day. Get out school books/resources.
9.00-9.30
Get Moving. PE with Body Coach Joe Wicks. Check out these options too.
9.30-10.30
Expand your Mind. Try Maths with Carol Vorderman.
10.30-11.00
Break Time. Get fresh air in the garden if you have one.
11.00-12.00
Expand your Mind. English with David Walliams.
12.00-1.00
Lunch! Your kids can help make it.
1.00-2.00
Chill Time. Read/listen to a podcast.
2.00-3.00
Art & Culture. Draw, do Lego or learn about different cultures.
3.00-4.00
Get Active. Play football in the garden, or go for a walk/run.
4.00-5.00
Let’s Cook with Theo Michaels or Jamie Oliver.
5.00-6.00
Have Dinner! Clean up together.
Story Podcasts All Ages BBC School Radio Storytime
Motivating your Child to Read During Lockdown
Stories from popular picture.
Bedtime FM
Stories to help children relax.
CBeebies Radio Podcast
Stories with favourite characters.
Little Stories for Tiny People
Original audio stories and poems.
FunKids Story Quest Stories for of all ages.
Circle Round (4-10 years) International folktales.
The Creeping Hour (8-12 years) Horror anthology series. familiesonline.co.uk
Every parent understands the tremendous value of their children reading regularly. Given our current experience of the extraordinary Coronavirus lockdown – without the input of typical school life – reading daily at home matters more than ever. READ MORE April/May 2020 13
PRE-SCHOOL PLAY
In these unprecedented times, it’s never been more important to live in spaces that fill you and your little ones with joy. A space that makes you feel uplifted, comfortable and most importantly love. At Lola and Masey, we have just launched our DIY themed room packages, with online ready to purchase items so you can re-create each look with ease. We also offer a range of design packages to suit different clients needs and if you would like something more bespoke, we are pleased to offer our most popular design package; our E-Design service. We can bring a bespoke design to you completely digitally, giving you and your little ones something to enjoy and look forward to over the coming months. Creating beautiful spaces children will choose to be in. Serving Surrey, London and beyond. Get in touch for a free 1-to-1 video consultation. www.lolaandmasey.co.uk
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PRE-SCHOOL PLAY
Home-Based Fun for Under 5’s Mum to Martha (3) and Freddie (2), Families Editor, Rebecca Lewis, shares ideas for playtime in lockdown.
Pocket money jobs
10p is the daily going rate for odd jobs in our house: weeding (AKA pulling up lawn daisies), bagging up old clothes for charity, sorting the recycling into the correct coloured bags. Bargain!
Big bug watch
Naps are a distant memory, so this is our version of ‘quiet time’. I’ve repurposed the wooden pallets my magazines arrive on as a creepy-crawly sanctuary. Fortunately for the woodlice, my two are finally getting the hang of ‘be gentle!’
Virtual gardening
Martha’s a keen gardener, specialising in growing dwarf beans. She’s planted them for her nursery buddies, decorated the cups with their names, and showed them off over FaceTime. Her friends love seeing how they’ve grown.
Storytime for Under 5s
Running • Jumping • Throwing • Fun
Oliver Jeffers reads:
The Day the Crayons Quit Rob Hodgson reads:
The Cave
• From 21/2 - 8yr olds • Classes Weekly • Birthday Parties • Holiday Camps
Emily Gravett reads:
Cyril and Pat
Malachy Doyle reads:
Big Pig
Benjii Davies reads:
Visit athletixkidz.com for class bookings and more information
The Storm Whale Chris Haughton reads:
Shh! We Have a Plan Zanni Louise reads:
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FAMILY HEALTH
Best Family Health and Wellbeing Resources
NHS Every Mind Matters
Jump Start Jonny PE with Joe Wicks The Body Coach Exercise/dance work
Ten tips to help if you are worried.
outs for children.
PE/work out sessions for children.
The Little Gym at Home
Headspace
Mind
Fitness for primary and pre-school children.
Anxiety UK
Coronavirus support resources.
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Audio guided meditation/relaxation for all.
Resources for wellbeing.
Nuffield Health Wellbeing Journal
Fegans Online Counselling
Downloadable daily journal for children.
Therapy for children (year 7+) and 1-1 parent support. familiesonline.co.uk
FAMILY HEALTH
Talking to Children about Coronavirus It’s understandable if your child is feeling anxious about Coronavirus (Covid-19). The British Psychological Society (BPS) stresses the importance of being truthful and giving children factual information, but adjusting the amount and detail to suit their age. For example, you might say: “we don’t yet have a vaccination for Covid-19, but doctors are working hard on it” or “lots of people might get sick, but for most people it is like a cold or flu and they get better.” Download full BPS guide Families also recommends the following blogs from Understood. • How can I calm my child who won’t stop talking about the virus? • What to do when your child WON’T talk about the Coronavirus. • What to do when your child is anxious about Coronavirus. And this great blog from Hand to Hand Parenting.
Dealing with your Coronavirus Anxiety
Your Child’s Mental Health: Spot the Signs
Perhaps you find yourself obsessively checking the news for fresh information on Coronavirus? Maybe you are constantly symptom checking, washing your hands, feeling consistently fearful or tearful, and playing potential scenarios through in your mind? READ MORE
Would you recognise the signs? It’s Mental Health Awareness Week between 8 and 24 May and since March, large numbers of families have been dealing with much more anxiety than usual: about their health, their jobs, their finances and their futures. READ MORE
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ENTERTAINMENT
Best Virtual Zoo and Aquarium Tours!
Chester Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo
Learn surprising animal facts and download fun activities
Animal art & craft. Baboon, Polar Bear & Penguin live cams.
Enjoy home activities or watch a Home Safari Facebook Live
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Watch fishes, penguins and sharks on webcam
New England Aquarium
Hosting daily virtual visits.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Zoo Atlanta
Smithsonian National Zoo
Ouwehand Park Polar Bear Cubs
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Live webcams of naked mole rats, elephants and lions.
Meet the koalas of the world’s largest sanctuary.
Watch cute twin polar bear cubs live from the Netherlands! familiesonline.co.uk
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Lockdown Family Fun It’s a tough time. So, try to make sure you have something to look forward to each day. Here are some ideas: • A kitchen disco burns off lots of energy! Lots of DJs are live streaming on social platforms like Facebook and TikTok. Defected Records are hosting regular live events and mini ravers can go to a midday party hosted by Big Fish Little Fish every Sunday. • Plan a games night or classic movie-thon with popcorn. • Host a virtual quiz night with friends/family over Zoom. Everyone loves Bingo and you can make your own cards. • Host a ‘Come Dine in with Me’ night where each family member cooks or designs a meal and the rest of the family gives it a score. • All out of ideas? Try the random idea generator, the brainchild of 11 year old Sam Bennett from Birmingham.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Best Virtual Space Experiences Learn about the solar system, build your own rocket and wander on Mars – all without leaving your living room!
Hubble Space Telescope
Interactive Solar System Tour
International Space Station
360 degree virtual tour at NASA.
Explore the solar system like an astronaut.
Free exciting game simulation.
Mars Surface
NASA at Home
NASA Exoplanet Exploration
NASA Kids Club: Rocket Builder
National Geographic Videos
Twinkl Space Activities
Walk along the real Learn about NASA with surface of Mars with these virtual tours and Explore planets outside NASA’s Curiosity Rover. apps. of the solar system!
Build your own rocket with this free fun game. 20 April/May 2020
The solar system, the universe and black holes
Worksheets and colouring pages. Plus special offer. familiesonline.co.uk
NATURE & OUTDOORS
Making the Best of Outdoor Time By Claire Winter Getting fresh air is vital, so make sure you make the most of your garden (if you have one) and daily exercise outings.
Walk ideas • Go on a rainbow hunt and count how many you see in people’s windows; • Ask local friends to put soft toys in their windows for children to spot; • Give your children a list of things they need to find/take photos of; • Develop a nature trail, where your children have to look up and identify the birds/flowers/insects they see; • Change it up by taking bikes, scooters, skateboards and skipping ropes.
Garden ideas • Plant a mini veg patch/herb garden if you can find some seeds; • No garden? Make a cress head; • Go on a mini-beast hunt and build a plush bug hotel; • Little ones will enjoy painting the shed/fence with a big brush and bucket of water; • Invest in chunky coloured chalks for patio or pavement drawing; • Enjoy a night under the stars. Tent share is encouraging families to dust of their camping gear and hold a mini-festival in their garden! Play-at-Home-Fest on 23/24 May is another virtual family festival packed with children’s characters, celebrities and brands, and funds raised going to the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal. You can register free.
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INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Five Ways to Make the Most of #TheGreatIndoors By Bear Grylls, Chief Scout Before you climb a mountain or sail an ocean, you need a plan. The same is true for getting through the next few weeks. Families are spending more time together than ever, and without a plan, getting to bedtime may be as tough as climbing Everest. That’s where #TheGreatIndoors comes in. It’s a collection of over 100 fun, free activities from the Scouts that your family can try at home. And you don’t need to be a Scout or an expert to deliver them! Families has chosen its favourite ideas from #TheGreatIndoors collection and you can find these on the next page (page 17)
Make a daily plan Do this the night before. Choose activities for the morning and afternoon.
Start the day with something active Take part in a family work out. You’ll find plenty online or you could just do some gentle exercises together. Don’t forget to warm up and give each other plenty of space.
Keep learning It’s a great time to learn a new skills, whether improving your French or learning to play the ukulele. What can you teach each other?
Get some fresh air If you have a garden, make the most of it. Eat your lunch outdoors. If you don’t, try to get out into some open space while respecting the rules, social distancing and staying safe.
Be kind Respect each other’s personal space and make an effort to do nice things for each other. Why not think about making a thank you card? Good luck and stay safe.
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INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Art & Craft The Imagination Tree
Activities using sensory play.
Red Ted Art
Easy crafts for all ages.
Facedrawer
Become a budding artist.
Activities & Games 10 Nature Activities
Bring nature into your home or garden!
Earn Blue Peter Badges! Get a famous badge.
PawPrint Family
Hundreds of challenge packs.
Hello Wonderful
Roll20 - Virtual Games
Art for Kids Hub
Board Game Arena
CBeebies
Highlights Kids
The Artful Parent
Activity Village
Best of #TheGreatIndoors
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Activities using household items. How to draw‌videos for kids. Making and colouring activities. 10 things to do at home.
Be a Blackout Poet
Try this alternative style of poetry.
Best Concert Ever!
Design posters for best concert ever.
Got it Covered
Create a cover for your favourite book.
Show your Art to Grow your Art
Something for the older kids. Play board and card games. Games, jokes, science, activities. Downloadable activity packs.
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COMMUNITY
We’ve Got this People! Five ways of pulling together until the world starts turning again. • Good-hearted souls across the country are volunteering help to those in need. Two excellent co-ordinating resources working at local level are: BBC’s Make a Difference Campaign and Covid-19 Mutual Aid UK • Share this Families magazine link with other parents, via email, Facebook, WhatsApp. Like and Follow your local Families magazine on social too so you can share the tips and good news you find. • Thank supermarket and home delivery staff who are working their socks off – show them they’re appreciated. • Phone friends/relations to chat, particularly those who are living alone. Ask how they are, recount a heart-warming anecdote. You’ll both feel better for it. • Smile at people on your essential outings – spread simple cheer across the 2 metre safe space!
Helplink Safety
Latest Government Advice
Domestic Violence/Abuse National DA Helpline Women’s Aid Men’s Advice
Giving Community Support
How to Help Safely Do-IT Local Volunteer Centre Finder Helping Elderly People
Seeking Help
Care and Essential Supplies Lockdown Tips and Advice Your Local Delivered 24 April/May 2020
Helplink Financial
Claim Universal Credit Working Families Help Coronovirus Finance & Bills Help Self-employed and Employment
Family Disputes
Family Mediation Child Law Advice Family Breakdown Advice Co-Parenting During the Crisis
Parenting Advice
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BIRTHDAYS
Celebrating Birthdays in Lockdown
By Rebecca Lewis
Movie and bowling night Download a movie and a bowling app game, and hey presto your home becomes a makeshift entertainment complex. Google cinema ticket template and popcorn box template
Hold a teddy bears’ picnic
From teddy bears’ picnics to neighbourhood poster parties, a birthday under lockdown can still be special.
Turn their bedroom into an escape room Create your DIY version with clues to help them unlock their birthday gift. Google easy riddles for inspiration.
Involve your local community Ask members of your community or school’s Facebook/WhatsApp group to create a happy birthday poster or put up a balloon in their window. See how many you spot on your daily walk.
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Invite your child’s favourite soft toys to a special picnic at home! Decorate with bunting and balloons; draw paw prints in chalk; hunt for the ‘missing’ bear; end with a calming game of sleeping bears.
Water lot of fun! Create an aqua park in your back garden! Use dunked sponges for a water fight; play skittles with open bottles of water; run a hose along a sheet of tarpaulin for sliders; fill the paddling pool with warm water and bubbles for an outdoor Jacuzzi. Tips Invite your child’s family and friends to a virtual celebration via Zoom or similar! Make sure you prepare beforehand by reading the Zoom Help Guide. Consider a virtual party. Google virtual birthday party entertainers kids uk April/May 2020 25
ART & CRAFT
Best of Colouring Printables We’ve assembled a great range of colouring pages for all ages and interests to help keep your children busy and stimulate their creativity. Just click on the title of the image to download.
Asiatic Lion
Baby Woolly Mammoth
Cinderella & Fairy Godmother
Dinosaur Hatching from Egg
Mary Queen of Scots Crown Scotland
Paxi Space Explorer
Raptor
Unicorn Friends
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