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“If you’re already tired of hearing the words “I’m bored” every five minutes”
HOBBYCRAFT CRAFTING PROJECTS If you’re already tired of hearing the words “I’m bored” every five minutes, Hobbycraft can come to your rescue. It has a seemingly endless selection of children’s crafts activities on its website, with everything from simple paper crafts, to nature-inspired activities and painting projects. Depending on how much time – or patience – you have, there are speedy five- to fifteen-minute projects to complete, or you can choose to craft the whole day away. There are plenty of themed activities available, too, so you can opt for some seasonal spring crafts, or a fun Easter activity. You can also shop for craft materials on the Hobbycraft website, and stock up on your creative supplies for self-isolation – delivery is free on orders over £20. blog.hobbycraft.co.uk/craft-ideas
FREE AUDIOBOOKS To help people through self-isolation, Audible is granting access to hundreds of children’s audiobooks free of charge. In a statement on its website, Audible says: “For as long as schools are closed, we’re open. Kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids.” There are now an extensive number of titles available for anyone to listen to for free, from The Return of Sherlock Holmes to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland , read by the likes of Thandie Newton and Scarlett Johansson. You can browse all of the audiobooks on Audible’s website, which also includes stories in Spanish, German,
IMAGES Whether your kids want to learn a new skill, brush up on their schoolwork, spend time crafting or listen to a free audiobook, there is a whole host of fun and free activities for children who can’t go to school at the moment
French, Italian and Mandarin. stories.audible.com/start-listen
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