Fun, Calming, and Interactive Activities for Families
Amidst COVID-19 School Shutdown
Due to the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and various safety precautions, Join Together Northern Nevada wants to share fun, calming, and interactive activities to do with your family at home! We understand this time may be stressful and confusing, but would like to remind Northern Nevada Residents that while taking appropriate safety precautions, there are still ways we can stay strong and resilient as a community.
Free Resources:
Wellness Wednesdays – To learn more about JTNN’s Wellness Wednesday programming, click here!
Coping:
- The CDC’s ‘One Stop Shop Toolkits’ for COVID-19
- Seniors- How Do I Choose When to Interact with People or Take Part in Activities Outside My Home During the Pandemic?
- Coping and Managing Mental Health – NV Health Response
- Coping During COVID-19 Video Series
- Building Mental Resiliency
- Resilience and Growth in the Face of a Pandemic
- Older Adults – Help with obtaining essential items or medical and social services
- Community Resource Guide for Older Adults
- 5 Minute Meditation from Quest Counseling and Consulting
- Beach Visualization from Quest Counseling and Consulting
- Forest Visualization from Quest Counseling and Consulting
- Quick Mental Vacation from Quest Counseling and Consulting
- For Healthcare Workers and Those on the Front Lines
- COVID-19 Frontline Playlist on Spotify
- The Ultimate List of Resources, Discounts & Offers For Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
- Meditations in Both English and Spanish for Healthcare Workers
- Financial Assistance and Navigation
- Staying Social While Social Distancing
- Reno- Noteables Music Therapy Virtual Streaming
- Reno/Sparks- Facebook Group of Neighbors Helping Neighbors
- Parent Guide on Talking To Your Children About Coronavirus
- Parent Working From Home Tips
- Free Mindfulness Activities for Families
- How to Be Happy Everyday Ted Talk
- The Hidden Power of Smiling Ted Talk
- CDC’s Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19
- Building Relationships with Young People While Social Distancing
- Washoe County Kids Meal Services
- Hotlines, Resources, and More
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families amidst COVID-19
- SAMHSA’s Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Calm App – Breathing Techniques, Guided Meditations, and Sleep Stories!
- Medline Plus Relaxation Techniques
- Symptoms of Stress and How to Manage It
- Keep Your Mind Grounded – Mental Health Resource
- 99 Coping Skills and Activities
- Tips on Managing Stress and Anxiety
- Take Care of Your Mental Health + Resources to Ease Your Anxiety
- The ABC’s of Grateful Living Game
- Caring for Yourself and Others in Times of Trouble
- Trouble Sleeping? Try These Tips
- Nevada Health Response
- Mindfulness and How The Brain Works
- HeartMath for Guided Meditations and Breathing Exercises
Education:
- Help Students be Healthier With Curriculum From Discovery Education
- Reno- Sierra Nevada Journeys at Home
- Free Online Art Lessons for Children and Adults
- Audible (Thousands of stories free for as long as school is closed!)
- The Complete Schoolhouse Rock Series
- 150 Educational Shows on Netflix
- List of Children’s Authors Doing Online Read Alouds and Activities
- Evidence Based Health, Nutrition, and Physical Education Materials
- High School Botvin LifeSkills Lessons and Activities
- Khan Academy Kid’s Schedules and Learning Resources
- K-5 Science Lessons and Virtual Learning
- Scholastic Learn at Home Resources
- National Geographic for Kids
- K-8 Online Learning Resources
- Math and Reading Skills
- Dr. Seuss Reading Games and Activities
- Imagineering in a Box (Behind the Scenes Disney Lessons for Kids from Khan Academy)
- PBS Reno – Camp Curiousity (Free Interactive Games, Lessons, and Videos!)
- Winchester Mystery Hour Virtual Tour
- Anyone Can Code – Coding Lessons for All Ages
- Free Online Ivy League College Classes
- Tour NASA’s Education Center, Virtual Reality Experiences, and more!
- Fender Offering 3 FREE Months of Virtual Guitar Lessons
Fun:
- Check Out Our Youtube Page! (Free recordings of our virtual events!)
- Tips for Social Distancing as More People Go Outside
- Meet Our Staff and See How They Quarantine!
- Reno – Urban Lotus Project FREE Live Yoga Classes
- Reno – Yelp’s Keep Moving (Online) Reno Tahoe Fitness Resources
- Carson City- Senior Home Asking Children to Write Letters and Draw Pictures for Residents
- Sesame Street Virtual Running Races
- The Jelly Cam from Monterrey Bay Aquarium
- Penguin Cam at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
- YMCA OnDemand Fitness for Various Age Groups and Levels
- Free Children’s Workout Classes via Youtube
- 111 Free At-home Activities for Kids
- Paris Opera Online Screenings
- Virtual Children’s Yoga Classes
- 33 National Park Virtual Tours
- A Complete Indoor Workout Guide
- 20 Virtual Field Trips to Take with Your Kids
- Amazon Kid’s Shows (Free!)
- Online Arts Events (Film Festivals, Art Exhibits, and More!)
- 12 Famous Museum Virtual Tours
- Over 30 Virtual Field Trips!
- 12 FREE Art Classes Your Kids Can Do at Home
- Best Ever No Cook Playdough
- Simple Activities for Children and Adolescents
- Watch Unlimited Broadway Shows with 7 Day Free Trial!
- 16 Virtual Brain Teasers
- Cooking with Kids Recipes and More!
- 37 Remote Team Building Activities
- 360 Degrees of Disney Parks
- Live Concerts From Famous Artists Online
- Nikon Photography Tips Live Streams
- Free Access to Virtual Fitness Classes from Peloton
- Free Access to Fitbit Premium (Exercise, diet, fitness, meditation, and more!)
- Gold’s Gym FREE Personal Fitness App
- Business Insider’s List of Best Virtual Fitness Classes and Apps
Recovery:
- CDC’s COVID-19 and Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Virtual Addiction Treatment and Recovery Support
- Virtual Recovery Resources
- How to Find Virtual Recovery Services
- AA Resources
- Smart Recovery
- Recovery App
- Spotify AA Podcasts
- Recorded AA tapes
- NA Online Meeting Search Results
- Virtual NA Meetings
- Coping with COVID-19 and Social Isolation as a Person in Long-Term Recovery
- 5 Podcasts About Recovery and Addiction