Things To Do While You Are Stuck At Home

 By: Dilan Mehta

Okay, so I'm cooped up inside the house, no school because of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. And I know a lot of things are shut down, everything is closed, people have to stay home. But you can still be active and do things. I encourage you to go outside every day, get some sunshine. I am always in my backyard, playing with my brother, and that helps a lot. And it is also an opportunity to learn something new. I am trying to pick up new chords on my guitar, for Stairway to Heaven, and I've been improving my sprint time. So since a lot of us are bored, it is time to pick up a new project, something to do. Here are some websites that can help, because doing something new can be very beneficial, so I thought I would add this post. 

This website can help you learn to doodle and draw with Mo Willems, the celebrated children's book author. Press the arrow buttons to see past episodes.

This site is great for learning a new language. If you ever wanted to, now is the time to do it! The format is fun and encouraging for everyone. The mascot is a cute green owl.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nike.ntc&hl=en_US

Download the Nike Training Club on your phone or another mobile device. Handpicked workouts and training with Nike!

https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/ Kids can explore the San Diego Zoo with games and virtual tours!

https://artsandculture.google.com/streetview/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum-interior-streetview/ Look at stunning photos of the Guggenheim, the great art museum. 

https://www.masterclass.com/ Learn from the best of the best in a wide variety of subjects, from basketball with Stephen Curry to cooking with Gordon Ramsay.

https://www.math-aids.com/ Great math worksheets on important concepts, and free printouts.

https://www.youtube.com/user/StorylineOnline Little ones can have celebrities read to them with this online read-out-loud library.

https://eyes.nasa.gov/curiosity/ Enjoy a great simulation of NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P_ez18uOCFlNpnZParZtw Now, with the help of Global Martial Arts University, learn martial arts on Youtube and turn your home into your dojo, with Krav Maga, Taekwondo, Karate, and more.

I hope you found this helpful. If you would like to add your own sites, feel free to request access. 


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