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What is social distancing?
Social distancing is increasing the physical distance between people in schools, workplaces, and other places groups of people gather in order to help prevent the spread of diseases.
Keep 6 feet between yourself and others
Examples of social distancing:
- Staying home
- Not shaking hands
- Reducing the number of large group gatherings
What will we do?
Families together can:
- Take a walk or hike
- Have a dance party in the living room
- Check out some online workouts
- Get 15-20 minutes of physical activity a day
- Play board games
- Read a book
So, what else can you do while at home?
Teach your child a new life skill:
- laundry
- changing a care tire or oil
- cooking
- sewing
Other Fun Options!
Online educational opportunities:
–Cincinnati Zoo
The Cincinnati Zoo has daily live sessions that provide fun and educational content to people at home. To watch the live safari’s visit the Zoo’s Facebook page. The zoo will also post the safari’s on its website and YouTube.
–Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy will be hosting a Facebook live story time everyday at 10am EST. Each day they will be reading a new shark themed book followed by a Q/A session.
¨ Take a virtual tour of Buckingham Palace and other historical homes by clicking the link below.