We are living in worrying times, with unprecedented measures being taken worldwide to help combat the spread of Covid-19. Apart from the obvious issues surrounding the pandemic, there is also the smaller issue that families everywhere are beginning to face as schools and kitas close across Berlin - how the heck do we entertain our kids for the next XXX weeks??
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, we would like to encourage everyone to NOT seek indoor activities and performances during the next few weeks, but to stay at home, or, if possible, get out to one of Berlin's many wide open spaces (while not using public transport), where you can keep your social distance, flatten that curve, but still make the most of the warmer weather, and keep those littluns happy.
Yesterday we took the lads out on their bikes to Gleisdreieck Park, but decided to explore further, so kept on cycling south, straight over Yorckstrasse bridge and onwards, keeping the railway tracks to our left. We cycled straight along a wide, flat bike/walking path, which I hadn't known about before. We hit Sudkreuz station, but carried on through to the other side where the path continued, with the Kolonie Sonnenbad on our right. This is basically a glorified allotment, with dozens of little summer houses and their gardens, for those lucky enough to own one. After a little while, we set down our blanket and had our first picnic of the season. Ok, so we were still in our coats, but the sun was shining and it was lovely to just sit and watch the world go by.. from a safe distance.
After a little footy, we cycled on and soon reached the Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände behind the S-bahn Priesterweg station. We spent a happy couple of hours wandering around in this wonderful, old, overgrown train depot before cycling back (You can see an earlier post with more info on this wonderful park here) along our newly found bike track.
While the weather is good, it's a great opportunity to get out and explore parts of Berlin you may not have yet been to, but of course, not everyone's schedule allows for this, so here's some more ideas for indoor activities.
Check out this link from Mommy Poppins for 50 fun activities you can do at home:
https://mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/50-indoor-activities-for-a-rainy-day
They also have some educational activities, to keep the kiddos' brains active:
https://mommypoppins.com/family/coronavirus-pandemic-update-indoor-activities-resources-kids
A fantastic resource of the world's best storytellers reading books aloud.
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Boowa and Koala introduce activities that help improve eye-hand coordination and catchy songs.
http://www.uptoten.com/tablets/
Here's a link to an FB page providing lock-down tips for families
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326/?hc_location=ufi
And of course this great FB page where you can add your own ideas for the longest of Spring holidays..
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207831483759226/
And another FB list
https://www.facebook.com/503578409/posts/10158182164608410/?d=n
Other fun stuff
https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/2020031386268/self-isolating-tips-parents-five-minute-mum/
Time Out New York has a list of the best kids movies, TV shows, podcasts and books that you can scroll through here and then rent or purchase: on your favourite platform:
https://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/things-to-do/fun-things-to-do-at-home-indoor-activities-kids-will-love
FOOD:
If you get hungry and don’t feel like cooking, Lieferando.de will be offering “contactless delivery” where if you pay online, they will ring the bell and leave the food at your door.
EVEN BETTER-- Humble Pie has teamed up with Frauelein Kimchi to provide freshly prepared comforting meals delivered to your home. If you are interested for Humble Pie send them an email with the subject line "Home Delivery Service" to sarah@humblepie.de and you'll be included on the mailing list. Menus would be sent out one week in advance with a selection of meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. Deliveries will be packaged individually or family size and can be easily re-heated or frozen. For Fraeulein Kimchi’s: If you want to be included in next week's trial run please send an email to fraeuleinkimchidelivery@gmail.com to get the mailing list with the menus, price models and delivery.
http://humblepie.de
https://www.facebook.com/FraeuleinKimchi/?tn-str=k*F
If you have more ideas, please feel free to add them on the BFATF FB page. .
Stay safe, be kind, see you on the other side..
Special thanks to Heather Sinclair for ideas.
Yesterday we took the lads out on their bikes to Gleisdreieck Park, but decided to explore further, so kept on cycling south, straight over Yorckstrasse bridge and onwards, keeping the railway tracks to our left. We cycled straight along a wide, flat bike/walking path, which I hadn't known about before. We hit Sudkreuz station, but carried on through to the other side where the path continued, with the Kolonie Sonnenbad on our right. This is basically a glorified allotment, with dozens of little summer houses and their gardens, for those lucky enough to own one. After a little while, we set down our blanket and had our first picnic of the season. Ok, so we were still in our coats, but the sun was shining and it was lovely to just sit and watch the world go by.. from a safe distance.
After a little footy, we cycled on and soon reached the Natur-Park Schöneberger Südgelände behind the S-bahn Priesterweg station. We spent a happy couple of hours wandering around in this wonderful, old, overgrown train depot before cycling back (You can see an earlier post with more info on this wonderful park here) along our newly found bike track.
While the weather is good, it's a great opportunity to get out and explore parts of Berlin you may not have yet been to, but of course, not everyone's schedule allows for this, so here's some more ideas for indoor activities.
Check out this link from Mommy Poppins for 50 fun activities you can do at home:
https://mommypoppins.com/ny-kids/50-indoor-activities-for-a-rainy-day
They also have some educational activities, to keep the kiddos' brains active:
https://mommypoppins.com/family/coronavirus-pandemic-update-indoor-activities-resources-kids
A fantastic resource of the world's best storytellers reading books aloud.
https://www.storylineonline.net/
Boowa and Koala introduce activities that help improve eye-hand coordination and catchy songs.
http://www.uptoten.com/tablets/
Here's a link to an FB page providing lock-down tips for families
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871176893326326/?hc_location=ufi
And of course this great FB page where you can add your own ideas for the longest of Spring holidays..
https://www.facebook.com/groups/207831483759226/
And another FB list
https://www.facebook.com/503578409/posts/10158182164608410/?d=n
Other fun stuff
https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/2020031386268/self-isolating-tips-parents-five-minute-mum/
Time Out New York has a list of the best kids movies, TV shows, podcasts and books that you can scroll through here and then rent or purchase: on your favourite platform:
https://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/things-to-do/fun-things-to-do-at-home-indoor-activities-kids-will-love
FOOD:
If you get hungry and don’t feel like cooking, Lieferando.de will be offering “contactless delivery” where if you pay online, they will ring the bell and leave the food at your door.
EVEN BETTER-- Humble Pie has teamed up with Frauelein Kimchi to provide freshly prepared comforting meals delivered to your home. If you are interested for Humble Pie send them an email with the subject line "Home Delivery Service" to sarah@humblepie.de and you'll be included on the mailing list. Menus would be sent out one week in advance with a selection of meat, vegetarian, and vegan options. Deliveries will be packaged individually or family size and can be easily re-heated or frozen. For Fraeulein Kimchi’s: If you want to be included in next week's trial run please send an email to fraeuleinkimchidelivery@gmail.com to get the mailing list with the menus, price models and delivery.
http://humblepie.de
https://www.facebook.com/FraeuleinKimchi/?tn-str=k*F
If you have more ideas, please feel free to add them on the BFATF FB page. .
Stay safe, be kind, see you on the other side..
Special thanks to Heather Sinclair for ideas.
