{"id":2129,"date":"2021-03-23T06:35:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T06:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/?page_id=2129"},"modified":"2022-06-27T19:41:28","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T19:41:28","slug":"virtual-activities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/index.php\/virtual-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Virtual Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>One thing social distancing taught us is that we don&#8217;t need to leave the comfort of our home to stay connected and have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some fun, creative, and entertaining ways for Bigs and Littles to stay connected even if they can see each other in person, or just want to hang out at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Schedule weekly \/ bi-weekly check-ins over the phone, email, text, or video call \u2013 stay connected!<\/li><li>Come up with a few accomplishable goals you can each achieve at home and have weekly check-ins on progress. For example, books read, becoming a better cook, art projects, fitness goals, etc.<\/li><li>Think of at least <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/momhacks101.com\/101-fun-questions-for-kids\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/momhacks101.com\/101-fun-questions-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 questions to ask your Little<\/a> during each virtual visit.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dove.com\/us\/en\/dove-self-esteem-project.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dove.com\/us\/en\/dove-self-esteem-project.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Dove Self-Esteem Project&#8217;s<\/a> mission is to help young people overcome body image issues and fulfill their potential by building positive body confidence and self-esteem.<\/li><li>Play a game of \u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/would-you-rather-questions-for-kids\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/would-you-rather-questions-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Would You Rather<\/a>\u201d or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mkewithkids.com\/post\/10-fun-games-you-can-play-over-facetime\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mkewithkids.com\/post\/10-fun-games-you-can-play-over-facetime\" target=\"_blank\">one of these games<\/a> via FaceTime<\/li><li>Download fun <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/electronics\/g28212386\/best-apps-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">educational apps<\/a> that Bigs and Littles work on together<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ireviews.com\/next-gen-learning\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ireviews.com\/next-gen-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">45 Next Generation Learning Tools That Kids Will Love<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playbill.com\/article\/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home?fbclid=IwAR3wrclvH9SyLQ8oX1gCmdokSo4NNejRrxMPTNPy1fHF12UCApgGBYvw49E\" target=\"_blank\">Watch a Broadway Musical online<\/a> and check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;The Shows Must Go On!&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/adventuresinfamilyhood.com\/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html?fbclid=IwAR0hLdvsYIGa-xc4UvdG_oMUDfsU9GObviO4ds-JqpLMJHvthbT2M_pry0k\" target=\"_blank\">Take a virtual field trip.<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.partsgeek.com\/mmparts\/a_virtual_car_trip_through_the_usa.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.partsgeek.com\/mmparts\/a_virtual_car_trip_through_the_usa.html\" target=\"_blank\">Take a virtual Car Trip through the USA<\/a><\/li><li>Share <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.growingkids.com\/child-care-goshen\/self-care-tips-for-kids\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.growingkids.com\/child-care-goshen\/self-care-tips-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Self-Care Tips<\/a> with your Little (i.e. wash hands, limit screen time, exercise, meditate\/mindfulness, read books, talk to people who care about you, etc.)<\/li><li>Watch a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/molunchdoodles\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/hashtag\/molunchdoodles\" target=\"_blank\">Lunch Doodle video<\/a> and show your doodles to each other over video call, text, or email<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crayola.com\/athome?utm_source=cj_Skimlinks&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=2017_evergreen_affiliate&amp;utm_content=www.crayola.com&amp;cjevent=d8ee9fdc8b9711eb819000330a24060d\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.crayola.com\/athome?utm_source=cj_Skimlinks&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=2017_evergreen_affiliate&amp;utm_content=www.crayola.com&amp;cjevent=d8ee9fdc8b9711eb819000330a24060d\" target=\"_blank\">Color and craft with Crayola<\/a><\/li><li>Build one of these <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dragonfiretools.com\/construction-building-and-woodworking-projects-for-students\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/dragonfiretools.com\/construction-building-and-woodworking-projects-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\">construction, building, and woodworking projects. <\/a><\/li><li>Explore and learn by doing <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.siyachts.com\/Water-Science-Projects-And-Experiments\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.siyachts.com\/Water-Science-Projects-And-Experiments\" target=\"_blank\">fun water activities and experiments.<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/danceparent101.com\/best-free-online-dance-classes-and-tutorials-for-school-aged-kids\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/danceparent101.com\/best-free-online-dance-classes-and-tutorials-for-school-aged-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\">Take a dance class<\/a> together.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/life\/g34946036\/vision-board-ideas\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\">Create vision boards<\/a> \u2013 separately or shared on Google docs<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/magic-tricks-for-beginners-and-kids-2267083\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thesprucecrafts.com\/magic-tricks-for-beginners-and-kids-2267083\" target=\"_blank\">Learn a magic trick<\/a> to share.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/minds-in-bloom.com\/10-online-tools-to-engage-kids-in\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/minds-in-bloom.com\/10-online-tools-to-engage-kids-in\/\" target=\"_blank\">Write short stories<\/a> back and forth to each other (virtual or snail mail)<\/li><li>Compete against each other in online gaming (PC, PS4, XBox, etc.)<\/li><li>Virtually\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hyperallergic.com\/547919\/2500-virtual-museum-tours-google-arts-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\">tour 2500+ museums together<\/a>\u00a0via Google Arts &amp; Culture.<\/li><li>Become Big\/Little pen pals! Exchange letters and postcards with one another. Give your Little a letter-writing start-up kit with stationery, stickers, and a sheet of postage stamps to get things going.<\/li><li>Big\/Little Book Club &#8211; Call and discuss a book together\u00a0<\/li><li>Practice Gratitude: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l6zL3CtYG6Q&amp;t=11s\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l6zL3CtYG6Q&amp;t=11s\" target=\"_blank\">Watch this video<\/a> and come up with 10 things you&#8217;re grateful for.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tolerance.org\/magazine\" target=\"_blank\">Choose an article<\/a>\u00a0from Teaching Tolerance to read and discuss<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tolerance.org\/magazine\">.<\/a><\/li><li>Watch <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/kids-movies-celebrate-diversity_l_600aea39c5b6fe97669bd4f7\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/kids-movies-celebrate-diversity_l_600aea39c5b6fe97669bd4f7\" target=\"_blank\">15 streaming Movies that Celebrate Diversity<\/a><\/li><li>Watch an\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/homeschoolhideout.com\/educational-shows-on-netflix\/?fbclid=IwAR1eyzeghHCeEzfvcP8-pUoXUO3F8QawRkzHmPsmkHx3g-28Aea8tu1pKSk\" target=\"_blank\">Educational Show<\/a>\u00a0on Netflix and discuss.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more ideas, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BSGRI\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BSGRI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook Page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:director@bigsistersracineorg\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:director@bigsistersracineorg\" target=\"_blank\">Send Big Sisters of Greater Racine a list<\/a> of ways YOU can connect remotely with your match.&nbsp; We might add your ideas to share with other matches who may benefit from your ideas!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One thing social distancing taught us is that we don&#8217;t need to leave the comfort of our home to stay connected and have fun. 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