More quarantine Easter fun inside this post - Home Learning - Day 15

Tree, Nature, Wood, Sunset, Light, Leaves, Landscape

"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."
- Charles Dickens

Welcome to another day of home school and social isolation. I hope the quotation above encourages all of us in our day. Enjoy the ideas below!

Cereal, Spoon, Milk, Cheerios, Morning, Food, Breakfast

Activity #1 - Make Breakfast

Why not make today easy and pour yourself a bowl of cereal! If you have some frozen berries in the fridge you could defrost them and add them on top for extra nutrition. Remember to put your bowl and spoon in the dishwasher and put the cereal box away when you are finished with it. 

Dumbbells, Training, Fitness, Gym, Workout, Exercise

Activity #2 - Home Workout

Put on some workout clothes, open YouTube on the TV or iPad and do this 30 minute workout. 


Calculation, White Male, 3D Model, Isolated, 3D, Model

Activity #3 - Math

Did you know that exercise turns your prefrontal cortex on so that it is better able to think? It is especially helpful to do exercise before math and science. Now that you are fully alert, log on to your favourite online math website, find something you don't know well, and learn about it!


Wreath, Watercolour, Decorative, Decoration

Activity #4 - Make an Easter Wreath

Now that you've finished doing some math practice, challenge the creative side of your brain! Depending on your age and craft skill level, there are a bunch of different Easter wreaths you could attempt to make to decorate your house. Your final creation will also depend on the supplies you have in your house. 

Easy tutorial for younger people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OGYeH3QfZY

Flower wreath - more difficult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ts6wr3u2VQE
*There are a lot of other Easter crafts after the wreath, you could try those too if you feel inspired and have the supplies. 

Burlap wreath - more difficult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o2PG2s1enk

Have so much fun creating something to brighten up your home!

Pizza, Pizzeria, Food, Alimentari, Restaurant, Eat

Activity #5 - Make Lunch - Buffalo Chicken Flatbread!

Get out your chef hat and apron! Check with your parents to make sure you have ingredients in the house and treat your family to a delicious lunch. Here is the recipe: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/kids/recipes/buffalo-chicken-lavash-flatbread

Remember to clean up after yourself when you're finished!

Boule, Bocce, Ball Sports, Play, Sport, Silver, French  

Activity #6 - Play Bocce

Grab your sibling(s) and your bocce set and head outside to play a round! If you don't know how to play, here are the rules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hhN6S-1urM

Check with your parents to see if you have a bocce set. If you don't, you could order one online! 

Books, Stack, Book Store, Stack Of Books, 2Nd Hand

Activity #7 - Reading

Grab a novel, a tasty afternoon drink and head to your favourite place to read! Spend at least 30 minutes in a book of your choice. If it is nice outside, relax in a hammock or lounge! Remember to wear sunscreen if you are in direct sunlight. 

Brownie, Dessert, Cake, Sweet, Delicious, Brown, Snack

Activity #8 - Bake Brownies

Watch this video about the science and chemistry of baking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37pir0ej_SE

Now it is your turn to make a mixture! Follow this recipe to create a delicious chemical change that you can eat after dinner tonight! https://www.americastestkitchen.com/kids/recipes/best-bake-sale-brownies

Remember to clean up after yourself!

Easter, Easter Bunny, Egg, Hare, Spring, Greeting Card

Activity #9 - Craft an Easter Card

Why not spend some time making a card for each of your parents to thank them for all they are doing for you right now. They are working full time, helping you with home school, and probably also helping older family members. 

Here is a video tutorial you can follow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcfrNdwh0nQ

Put your card on their pillows so they find them before they go to sleep. They will love the surprise!

Tree, Share, Pieces Of The Puzzle, Silhouette, Together

Activity #10 - Make a Puzzle

Grab your siblings and make your favourite puzzle together. 

Pea Soup, Soup, Starter, Soup Bowls, Bowl, Peas, Green

Activity #11 - Help Cook Dinner

Ask your parents what you can do to help with dinner. If they don't want help you could set the table for your family. If you need a creative idea for dinner, we are having slow cooked split pea soup with tuna melts. Our fresh food is starting to run low and our grocery order isn't ready for another week!

Family, Hiking, Father And Son, Father, Boy, Nature

Activity #12 - Family Walk

Head outside and walk around your neighbourhood. Say hi to people as you pass them from two metres away. Maybe watch the sunset. Enjoy all the extra time you have to be together as a family since there are no schedules to force you to be busy. :-) 

Hope you found some fun ideas for your day!

Thanks for reading!

Cheers,

Angela

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