Update 13/05: Play Resources, stories, playworker lockdown party, paper city & other activities


The Team at BAND have curated some resources for play & childcare workers:

Free Coronavirus book illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffle. It might be useful for the out of school clubs.
https://nosycrowcoronavirus.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Coronavirus_ABookForChildren.pdf


The BBC have a range of videos with songs that are really simple and that parents and carers can do at home with their child.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdqjjhv


Unique voice – stay at home activity pack – https://uniquevoice.org/theoffice2/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Home-Activity-Pack.pdf


My Hero is You, storybook for Children on COVID-19
https://interagencystandingcommittee.org/iasc-reference-group-mental-health-and-psychosocial-support-emergency-settings/my-hero-you


There’s a playworker lockdown party this Saturday (16/05) 8-10pm. Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/222083518856609/


For downloadable templates to build your own paper city. https://www.fosterandpartners.com/news/archive/2020/04/architecturefromhome/


The International Play Association has several resources online for parents
http://ipaworld.org/resources/for-parents-and-carers-play-in-crisis/


Playful Childhoods – PlayWales website that aims to help parents, carers and grandparents give children time, space and support to play at home and in their local community.
https://www.playfulchildhoods.wales/about-playful-parenting




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