Updated March 30, 2020
We’ve compiled a list of recommendations for ways to keep your families active and kids active!
If you have any suggestions, we want to hear from you! Please email us with any ideas you have about things we can add:
Maye Head: maye.head@ramtool.com
Rebecca Stone: rebecca.stone@ramtool.com
KID’S CORNER
Here are some of our top recommendations for keeping your kids learning and active.
These resources are FREE for you and your kids to use.
EDUCATIONAL & FUN LINKS
Audible: Audible is now offering FREE downloads of kid’s audiobooks.
Khan Academy: Khan Academy is now offering tools to give parents the ability to plug into FREE daily lesson plans and programs for kids ages 2 – 18.
ABC Mouse: More lesson plans and worksheets are available at ABC Mouse. The first month is free, but then a subscription is needed.
Teacher Worksheets: Thanks to Kristen Pledge (schoolteacher and wife of Nashville Assistant Branch Manager, David Pledge) for creating and offering these worksheets to kids grades 1 – 8.
Floor Planner: Let your inner-architects go wild with this free design app. Let’s hope they all remember to buy supplies from Ram Tool once they are designing the buildings of the future!
RESOURCES FOR TALKING TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
Child Mind Institute: Help alleviate your children’s worry by starting the conversation.
CDC: General principles for talking to children about Coronavirus.
New York Times: Opinion- How to talk to your child about Coronavirus.
STAYING RESILIENT
MENTAL RESILIENCY
CDC: Tips on managing anxiety or stress.
CDC: Tips on self-care.
How to play solitaire: Looking for a way to pass the time? Find a deck of cards and play some solitaire!
PHYSICAL HEALTH
Workout Routine: 7 Simple Exercises You Can Do Around the House.
Workout Video: Various Workouts with Paige McClees.
Yoga for Kids: Cosmic Kids Yoga
Yoga for Everyone: Yoga classes online with Danica Kempinsk
Dance Party: Solo or with your family! Find your favorite dance party music and get some energy out!
