Library staff are parents of District 300 students just like you are. We see your thoughts in the online District 300 discussion groups and we have seen the same District emails as you. The overarching theme is that online school is very hard and very stressful. This is by no fault of teachers & administrators; it just seems to be the name of the game for everyone.
Last week, we focused on academic resources for our patrons. This week, we will focus on more fun, play, and screen-free resources! Too much tech can be a real problem.
With Screens
- 11-Minute Yoga for Fingers & Wrists: Important stretches for increased computer work
- 3 months of free music lessons from Fender
- Mommy Poppins has an AMAZING list specific to pandemic times. Seriously, this list is awesome & includes many no-screen options too.
Without Screens
- Screen Free Parenting has the perfect blog post full of ideas for these pandemic times.
- Screen Free Week has a list of screen free reading related activities.
- Your Modern Family also has a good screen free list.
- Chalk Art – Be sure to send us your art on social media!
- Classic Backyard Games for Kids – results vary depending on how many are in your household
- 9 Different Solitaire Card Games
Screen Free Week has also been postponed, but here is their BINGO card to give you some ideas:
