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For the first time ever, a Finnish prime minister held a press conference in which the journalists asking the questions were children. Questions like ’When can we go back to school?’, ‘Will we be able to go to the amusement park this summer?’ or ‘When can we visit our grandparents?’ were asked.
Read More29 states in the US and the District of Columbia mandate sex education in schools. But as they are closed, many apps like Roo, Real Talk or JuiceBox, which let students ask questions about sexual health getting answers from experts andr other users, could serve as a virtual alternative to sex ed.
Read MoreWe Were Seeds started with a Virtual Career Day, uniting ambitious women around the globe through stories shared over Zoom. Then they turned the initiative into a platform that brings women together to inspire each other, lift each other up, and reflect on their journeys.
Read MoreVirtual lessons are offered anywhere via FaceTime or Skype for £40/hr. People interested can simply register via an online form and will then receive direct contact details to their new teacher who can set up one to one lessons online or in person, with 100% of the tuition fee going directly to the musician.
Read MoreThis Ventilator Simulator incorporates the most recent evidence-based guidelines in pediatric and adult ventilation, as well as COVID-19 information and COVID-19 patient cases. Healthcare professionals can use this online simulator to become acquainted with the use of the ventilator system to tread COVID-19 patients.
Read MoreChoreClub gives busy parents helpful, creative content that makes it easy to incorporate chores into their kids’ learn-at-home time. From simple lunches to helping with laundry and putting away the dishes, Whirlpool has ideas for children aged from 2 to 11.
Read MoreStudents in the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences at the South African Central University of Technology are producing 3D non-invasive ventilation masks, hand sanitisers and other much needed medical equipment to combat COVID.
Read MoreAfrica University, just outside the eastern city of Mutare, has a Facebook feed full of pictures of the hand sanitiser the institution's department of public health and nursing is producing, while the Harare Institute of Technology has produced a prototype oxygen ventilator.
Read MoreThe Artezen team provides 60 to 90 minute artist-led virtual workshops to get some creative relief at home, for both children and adults. A workshop fee is not necessary and voluntary but a $10 fee per participant is suggested, which will be donated towards providing meals to NJ Hospitals’ healthcare workers, ordered from a local restaurant.
Read MoreQuanrantales asks parents first to tell a little bit about their child’s interests, then the founders, Henry and Ashlee, will write a custom Quarantale story just for them. Parents can then just schedule a time and they will personally read the new story to them over Google Hangouts.
Read MoreAs COVID-19 sweeps the world, the need for scientific “good news” is stronger than ever. But with that comes the problem of false positive findings and false leads. To address this challenge, the journal Royal Society Open Science is expediting its Registered Report review process specifically for COVID-19 research.
Read MoreThe website enables kids to reach out to isolated seniors by setting up a remote story time. If you don't have a story, Goodnight Zoom provides one.
Read MoreMore than 40 laid-off Finnair employees offer voluntary online homework support to help schoolchildren in the so-called 'Flying Lesson Help Chat'. The volunteers come from a variety of educational backgrounds, and homework help can be obtained from both the captain and cabin crew.
Read MoreThe book, aimed primarily at children aged 6-11 years old to help them understand and come to terms with COVID, is a project of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings.
Read MoreBobo Choses wants to help keeping kids happy, having fun and exploring their creativity during quarantine. They are asking their community to send pictures and share videos of their best #stayathome plans via Instagram to inspire other families around the globe.
Read MoreThrough this free app parents have access to both English and Spanish eBooks that give them the opportunity to read to their children. Besides, every book that is on the app is attached to an activity that helps extend the learning that comes with each book.
Read MoreBOOKR Class offers free access to their digital library during school closures and provides an easy-to-use gamified application for students, coupled with a teacher’s dashboard displaying real-time statistics.
Read MoreUK's family creators on Channel Mum will share resources from budget cooking lessons to arts and crafts, to mindfulness and family fitness. Each day and for free, to help keeping families entertained during lockdown.
Read MoreThe website My Lockdown Diary offers easy and fun to use templates so you can start your own quarantine diary. Thanks to the platform you will be able to save some memories of what went on during the COVID crisis for your future self.
Read MoreThe website, created by parents of early years, KS2 and KS3 children, helps parents and kids discover activities, video content and more to find fun and engaging things to do at home during school closures.
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