Some of the free online activities online include…
- Exercises for the Brain
- Exercises for the Body
- Music for the Soul
- Food, glorious food
- Crafty
- Arty
- Words
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Sing!
- Computer skills
- Online courses
Good Things Foundation have released some information and guidance which aims to support people to become more digitally confident at a time when it is most needed.
This includes free online training to help people learn how to make video calls using their computer, also including worksheets on how to make sure that you’re accessing health information from a trusted online source.
Manchester Libraries
Manchester libraries are closed until further notice, but they have a page with links to a range of resources. Find out how to download books and audio books, comics and e-magazines. You can also get free courses and tutorials (Manchester Libraries) as well as an online learning package offering 100+ language courses
With the UK now on its sixth week of lockdown, you might feel that your routines have been thrown into disarray and it’s having a negative impact on your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. We don’t want that to happen.
To make the best of things, MCRactive – a not-for-profit organisation established and overseen by Manchester City Council – are working to support all residents of Manchester and broadcast the many ways you can feel healthy and well, in both mind and body. Read more: https://mailchi.mp/manchester.gov.uk/keeping-healthy-at-home?e=f85d1d2714
Finding ways to relax, take notice and be creative are important
Here are just a few ideas: arts and crafts, such as drawing, painting, collage, sewing, craft kits or upcycling , DIY , colouring , mindfulness, playing musical instruments, singing or listening to music, writing , yoga , meditation
See https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/relaxation/relaxation-tips/ for some ideas on how to relax
See https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/mindfulness/aboutmindfulness/ for more information and ideas on mindfulness.
Learn@Home
As schools around the world close their buildings and families find themselves at home, we want to ensure that learning together continues. So we’re partnering with learning creators to bring parents & families resources and activities. These resources are not meant to replace homework assigned by teachers, but meant to complement that work.
Welcome! We’re happy you’re here to learn with us.
As we’re sure you know by now, we’ve suspended our face-to-face activities, but that doesn’t mean we’re not working hard to support our community, and finding new ways to share laughter and friendship. Here’s how we are keeping our community connected:
#AloneTogether:
Daily Creative Activities
In place of our usual Social Clubs programme, we’ve put together an activity pack for every day of the month in April, for people to complete each day at home.
We want this to be a resource for everyone, no matter their age or where the live, so please do share it widely: among colleagues, community partners, friends, neighbours… just about anyone who you think could benefit from a daily distraction this April. We hope it brings everyone a lot of joy in these strange times.
https://thecaresfamily.org.uk/assets/uploads/The-Cares-Family-%E2%80%93-AloneTogether.pdf