Learning Diversity
Annie McNaughton
St Raphael's School
Learning in the Holidays
To help make staying at home just that little bit easier this holidays, here is a list of websites for keeping active and getting creative!
We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned break and we look forward to seeing you all in 2022.
https://virtualschoolactivities.com
An awesome crowdsourced list of virtual tours around the world.
Borrow eBooks and audiobooks using your local library card.
https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/
Your favourite stories read by some of Australia’s favourite storytellers. A great combination of quality texts and entertaining narrators. Suitable for preschool and primary school age.
http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob
Unleash your inner artist with these lessons by well-known author illustrator Rob Biddulph.
https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub
Learn to draw everything from Hello Kitty to an 'ewok'. Fun for all ages.
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/move-it-mob-style
This indigenous youth crew showcase the latest dance moves, from hip hop to rap, while also delivering strong health and fitness messages. Pick a class and get grooving.
https://mumslittleexplorers.com/educational-youtube-channels-for-kids/
A list of the best educational YouTube channels for kids to learn at home. Includes fun learning videos on a range of different subjects from science to arts, and YouTube channels to keep them moving!
https://museumsvictoria.com.au/museum-at-home/
Bring the Museum to you home – visit our galaxies, draw a Willie Wagtail, find the Dino bots, including lectures for the older kids.
https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/family-life/chores/chores-for-children
Creative ideas on chores for all ages. What better time than now to develop gratitude, and perhaps encourage that little entrepreneur to save money to spend when they’re out and about once more.
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Something different for downtime, this daily mindfulness and meditation app has free programs for all ages and supports learning and mental health during COVID-19 and beyond.
A free movie streaming service for library members.
Activities in the holidays - students with autism
Here are some great ideas for our families who have children with sensory needs.
https://www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/melbourne/information/news/sensory-sessions/