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The natural history museum has some interesting and informative videos here:

Here are some fun activities from the Royal Opera House each week from singing and dancing to crafts: https://learning-platform.roh.org.uk/create-and-learn/

The Literacy Trust has lots of cool activity ideas for kids of all ages on their site here: https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/

Check out the storytelling online for 5-12 year olds, paid for story sessions that are selling out fast. Join the Globe?s practitioners on a playful journey into the woods for Shakespeare?s most sparkling comedy in this interactive online storytelling session. Find out more: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/a-midsummer-nights-dream-storytelling-online-2020/

The Alexandra Palace is running Magic Saturdays! Every Saturday they release a new magic trick video tutorial by Abracademy on their blog. https://www.alexandrapalace.com/blog/pick-a-card-any-card-magic-saturdays-week-one/

Each year the libraries run a summer reading challenge. This year your kids can do it online with fun challenges and medals to win. Check it out here: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

You can find 100s of ideas on Hobbycraft?s Kids Craft Club with new ideas everyday. We personally like the edible slime recipes. https://www.hobbycraft.co.uk/ideas/kids/kids-craft-club

Have you been ignoring your little monsters? Watch Not Now, Bernard by David McKee, where a little boy tries to warn his parents about a monster in the garden ? but they?re too busy to listen! Ben Bailey Smith has reenacted the story to mark its 40th anniversary. You can also download the book completely free. https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/birth-4/not-now-bernard/

Ask Alexa to ?play BBC Kids?.

Follow Axel Scheffler?s process from pencil to paint, as he shows you how to draw your very own Gruffalo. Create animal characters for your very own stories and learn how to make a miniature book, invent your own superhero, make a pop-up book and much more. https://www.bl.uk/childrens-books

Some interesting activities from the Royal Museums of Greenwich from making your own flying fish to home astronomy: https://www.rmg.co.uk/family-activities

Free weekly story, song and movement youtube sessions for children aged 2-5 years and their parents and carers. Based on story books and well known songs. No need to book, just tune in! Join Little Story Seekers closed Facebook group to gain access: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110600549307346/?source_id=174998955990212

Kids can make their very own animation with this workshop by artist Shelly Wain, inspired by Roald Dahl?s James and the Giant Peach for the Barbican. https://www.barbican.org.uk/read-watch-listen/workshop-james-and-the-giant-peach-animation

Exactly right. worldwiser Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think it would be better to assume that, > whatever situation your neighbours are in, they > are doing the very best they can in impossible > circumstances. Your life is not everyone else's > life. Your kids are not other people's kids. What > you perceive as being a straightforward and polite > request may very well not be for a whole host of > reasons that I need not enumerate here.

If you have one, try ?Alexa, play Harry Potter Quiz?. Now with tournaments every month, see if you can get your house to the top of the leader board.

Learn about Japan whilst also trying some fun sporty games a little different from the norm. https://getset.scdn4.secure.raxcdn.com/media/view/2_Resources/1_Downloadable_content/17_Travel_to_Tokyo/Home_Sports_Day/Home%20Sports%20Day%20Activity%20Guides.pdf?0=2

I feel bad when my child is loud in the garden and do try to deter them. But equally I need to give them an opportunity to let loose when they have no other outlet in today?s conditions (Especially when the sun is out). Equally, when the adult neighbours decide to smoke in their garden aggravating my hayfever, or throw a bbq when my laundry is out, or have a party with loud music in the garden past my childs bedtime and effect his sleep - I just sigh and grumble and feel less bad the next time he has a whoop and holler in the garden. This is just London living in my opinion, and if a neighbour is bothering me (within reason) I find it useful to look at my own behaviour and realise no one is perfect.

It?s not too late to register for The Great Walrus Tea Party at The Horniman Museum? ? 24th June https://www.horniman.ac.uk/support-us/the-great-walrus-tea-party/ From the comfort of your own home, gather your family and round up your friends and colleagues virtually and raise donations for the Horniman with your virtual Great Walrus Tea Party. On the day, the Horniman walrus will be tweeting ?live? from his iceberg to celebrate the Great Walrus Tea Party. There are some prizes to give away and he will be reviewing his favourite cakes, bakes and makes. To be in with a chance of winning make sure you share your pictures, tagging @HornimanMuseum and using #walrusteaparty. Register your virtual Great Walrus Tea Party with them to receive your fundraising pack full of great ideas and fundraising materials. https://mailchi.mp/horniman.ac.uk/walrusteaparty

There?s some cute little printables For younger ones here: https://mrprintables.com/kids-printable-activities.html

This one is only for today ? from 2pm 20th June Royal Albert Home: Jazz for Kids Jazz pianist Charlie Bates will deliver an exclusive set from his home as part of the Royal Albert Home sessions, perfect for all ages. Charlie will entertain with improvisation and original jazz music, specifically catered to children and families. https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2020/royal-albert-home-jazz-for-kids-charlie-bates/

Wimbledon may be cancelled but they have put together a series of fun and engaging activities for kids. Activities include word searches, quizzes, crafts, codebreaking, drawing and social media challenges. See more here: https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/visit_and_tickets/explore_wimbledon.html

Sometimes it?s nice to do something screen free together. Why don?t you try this free audio game: The Quest is a story about adventure. After receiving a mysterious call during lockdown, a librarian and her housemates set out on a quest to discover the meaning of adventure. This imaginative audio play offers you a chance to join in with activities to become part of the story. This original story was written especially for 5 to 10 year olds and their family. It features original sound design and music. See more here: https://www.what-box.org/thequest

These pictures are adorable, not sure if mine would look quite the same but we might give it a go. https://www.handmadecharlotte.com/bean-art-animals-inspired-dolittle/

The Roustabout Theatre Group have created a zoom specific, family adventure. A brand-new comedy for all the family to watch together! When friends gather together for an online chat with the ever-grumpy Ben, they find that nothing they can say will cheer him up. Pinching an idea from Charles Dickens? A Christmas Carol, they decide to dress up as figures from his past, present and future and teach him that, although we may be physically apart, we can still stay connected. Silly, stirring & inspiring stuff for family audiences. Live online, tomorrow at 4pm. If you miss it, you can still check out a less interactive version on YouTube after tomorrow. https://www.roustabouttheatre.co.uk/current-productions/zoom-and-gloom/

Check out the Resolve to Play Instagram page for lots of lovely ideas for younger ones. Simple things easily achieved at home. https://www.instagram.com/resolvetoplay/