With all Alachua County schools closed until April 15, kids will be at home with parents working from home. Whether you think it or not, your child is most likely confused and scared about the quick changes due to the coronavirus outbreak. While it’s important to stay informed about the pandemic, here are a few
Hallmark is Playing Christmas Movies to Make Social Distancing Bearable!
Hallmark is now playing Christmas movies because many of us are stuck at home to social distance right now, and you might have already exhausted half of your self-quarantine snacks, played all the games on your phone and gotten sick of watching The Office for the 12th time. So, now what? If you’re looking for
How long can COVID-19 live on different surfaces?
You’re furiously scrubbing places you haven’t cleaned in years and frequently disinfecting the “high-touch” areas of your house, but how often should you actually be cleaning different surfaces? According to Harvard Medical School, “A recent study found that the COVID-19 coronavirus can survive up to four hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard,
FREE Educational Resources For Your At-Home Student
Need some new ideas for at-home learning? Try out these free educational resources for your kiddos to enjoy while they are cooped up at home! Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems! Your kids now have a chance to doodle with Mo Willems, the artist of many popular children’s books like “The Pigeon Wants a Puppy”! Join
7 Virtual Field Trips for Your Kids
As our schools take precautionary measures for our safety, we find ourselves restless at home, immersed in cabin fever. Beat boredom during this social distancing spat by taking your kids on some virtual field trips! NASA The famous space station’s Langley Research Center offers an all-encompassing experience for science lovers. Explore 360 images and learn
Stay Sane During This Pandemic With These Items!
By now, you’ve stocked up on groceries and hand sanitizer. Your pantry is full! You fought off toilet paper hoarders and avoided those pushing around shopping carts full of, weirdly enough, just mayonnaise. Your survival is covered, but what else do you need to stay sane during this pandemic? Health With an uncertain few weeks
A Note From Our Publisher
Dearest Families, It goes without saying that these are uncharted territories for us all. Grocery store shelves are bare, schools are closed, parents have become teachers, teachers have become video stars through distance learning opportunities and social distancing has become our new normal. None of us are immune. We are in this together. As the
What To Do If You Think You May Have COVID-19
Right now just about anything anyone can talk about is COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. Its rapid spread and drastic changes it’s made to our lives have been unprecedented. But to ensure you and your family stay safe, the most important thing you can do is be informed. And, if you think that you may
What is Social Distancing, and How Can it Keep Us Safe?
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting almost every part of our lives, it is so important that we take measures to protect ourselves and families from getting sick. There are multiple practices we can implement and continue, like hand-washing and not touching our faces, that are proven to keep us safer, but what about social distancing?
Celebrate Pi Day This Weekend — With Pie!
Who knew celebrating math could be so delicious? As we near National Pi Day on March 14, Giggle has created ways to celebrate our infinite love for the number. Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, or 3.14. So, try out these creative activities with your kiddos this Pi