Families across York and North Yorkshire are doing their best to make the most of being stuck at home for the forseable future.

With many parents having to work from home and children expected to be more self-sufficient, with both their learning and play, we look at what people are doing to keep busy and entertained. 

Fitness

Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, has been unofficially crowned 'the Dame Vera Lynn' of the coronavirus crisis by some as the fitness coach hosts live online PE lessons at 9am every weekday on Youtube.

 

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust has offered a series of online resources for parents and teachers.

Children around the city have been indulging their creative streaks and creating rainbows to put in their windows as a sign of calm after the storm and a symbol of hope.

 

Children attending Carr Junior School in Acomb have joined the fun, using chalk to create their own giant rainbow on the school playground. York Press:

 

STEM

Hempland Primary Academy teacher Gareth Dyer has set a STEM challenge, via Twitter, to design the best paper aeroplane - with the aim to get the longest flight.

Numerous pupils have taken up the task and shared videos of their efforts in their homes and gardens, or in the school playground.

 

His efforts have won thanks and praise from pupils and parents alike.

 

Meanwhile another parent posted his response to the challenge...

 

It went on to become an inter-school competition, with other members of the MAT Pathfinder Trust getting on board.

 

While the prospect of home-schooling may have been daunting for many, Mrs Gibson, head teacher of Knavesmire Primary School, had this message for parents:

 

 

Anyone with time on their hands, could turn their attention to nominating their unsung hero in The Press Community Pride Awards.

The awards, run in partnership with City of York Council and the main sponsor York-based Benenden Health, celebrate the dedicated fundraisers, public sector workers, teachers and community volunteers throughout the city. At times like these, there are many people who deserve recognition.

People have also been showing their appreciation of key workers - including these children and staff at Osbaldwick Primary School