pick up French, German, Spanish, Chinese, or
Russian, through interactive games and tasks.
Similar apps are available for DJing and,
for a limited time, children can develop their
computer science skills with CODE.
REWARDING AND SWITCHING OFF
Once the hard work is done, it’s important to
give your children the chance to unwind and
have some fun. Education experts recommend
homeschooling for one or two hours in the
morning followed by some play and then doing
the same in the afternoon. Overwhelming
your children with tasks or revision will only
work against you, encouraging them to switch
off due to lack of engagement. Aside from
the obvious Disney+, which has racked up
an incredible 50 million subscribers - up
30 million since March when it launched
in Europe - consider apps like Netflix Party,
which allows multiple people to stream shows
at the same time. Over 1,000,000 people are
using Netflix Party to link up with friends and
host long-distance movie nights and TV watch
parties, and all you need is Google Chrome and
a decent Wifi signal. Kast offers an alternative, a
real-time party streaming app that helps you
play games, watch videos, and more.
For more hands-on fun, consider Siemen’s
DIY Science challenges. Designed for children
aged 7 to 11, but suitable for the whole family,
these DIY videos are designed to encourage
families to experiment with science using
everyday household items like Coca Cola and
food coloring. Create explosions, design your
own lava lamp, build a spaghetti tower, and
more. And at the end of a busy day, turn to