Earlier, I was posting about my #WorkingFromHome routine. I talked about getting my son started on an activity so I could work. I& #39;ll share some activities which work for us in case anyone else finds them useful. My son& #39;s 9, but some of these will also work for other age groups. https://twitter.com/tigerinstemm/status/1250707749840830464">https://twitter.com/tigerinst...

I know many parents are keen to limit screentime, but I draw a distinction between just watching stuff & things which are a bit more active & educational. Here are some online/computer-based activities we have found helpful, so that my son can entertain himself independently...

1. Scratch coding: Scratch is a programming language designed for kids. It can be used online or on a downloaded app. https://scratch.mit.edu/ 
My">https://scratch.mit.edu/">... son is using it to make animations and games. Here& #39;s an example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_TFb9r-XQ0">https://www.youtube.com/watch... (sound on!)

2. Online chess. We use https://www.chesskid.com/ 

3.">https://www.chesskid.com/">... Minecraft have released a range of free "educational" worlds for kids to explore during the pandemic: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/free-educational-content-minecraft-marketplace-">https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/art...

4. Lots of good audiobooks available online. Our current favourite is Cressida Cowell reading How to Train Your Dragon from her garden shed: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe01xn13M8q2dsIw0mvW9lg

5.">https://www.youtube.com/channel/U... My son has been enjoying these online history games from Historic Royal Palaces: #gs.3ka5ig">https://www.hrp.org.uk/schools/five-brilliant-history-resources-for-home-schooling/?utm_campaign=36192_RE_CON_CET_DISCOVER_8%28march%29_V2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Historic%20Royal%20Palaces&dm_i=5K55,RXC,2M2XP,2MGW,1 #gs.3ka5ig">https://www.hrp.org.uk/schools/f...

I& #39;ll try and post about some of the other activities we& #39;ve been doing that don& #39;t involve screens later. In the meantime, I& #39;d love to hear other parents top tips for what online activities their kids are enjoying at the moment! #TellTheTiger