There are so many fantastic FREE resources out there right now so I wanted to compile my favorites in one place. I hope it’s helpful!
Activity-based Resources:
40+ Indoor activities for busy toddlers link
Highlights- crafts, recipes, games link
3 weeks of maker stations for creativity link
Daily science experiments link
San Diego Zoo – videos, activities, games link
COVID-19 time capsule worksheets link
Crafts:
Twirligig – Rainbow paper spinner toy link
Puzzle from a cereal box – simply cut up the cardboard box into 20 or so pieces and you have a free puzzle!
Crafts, mazes, dot-to-dots, etc link
Physical Movement:
Free Taekwondo classes Facebook link
Fun physical memory-based game link (2-person)
GoNoodle – free, tons of videos for movement & mindfulness. Check out indoor recess, Zumba, and flow for my favorites! link
Cosmic Yoga – free yoga for kids link
Paper plate tennis link (2-person) (2 paper plates with paint stir sticks taped on and use sheet hung for “net”)
Do the bear walk video (lots of different great movements) link
Kids workouts link
Stories and Electronic Resources:
Instagram stories ready by famous people to raise money to for children school supplies and food link
COVID-19 Social stories link (what is social distancing; masks, face shields, and gloves; getting a haircut; why does my therapist/doctor look different; mask coloring book; coronavirus test story; video chat with people; putting a mask on my toys; distance learning; schools closed; etc).
Mental Health and Disability-specific Resources:
Child Mind Institute – frequently hosting webinars that are available both live and after (ie: ADHD, anxiety, parenting during COVID) link
Social story for wearing face masks to help kiddos understand all these changes link
Variety of great links and resources on here (local Tucson non-profit, ITK) link
Pediatric OT:
Dexterity and UE strength with coins link
Hand strength and VM skill with just a sheet of paper link
Keyboarding practice games link
Fine motor activities with household items link
Keep checking back as this list will continue to be updated! Last update 4/20/20