Many governments have implemented social distancing and quarantine. These best practices help to provide entertainment and distraction while complying with the imposed measures.
science-backed practices that improve wellbeing during Covid-19
In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Greater Good Science Center provides science-backed practices, resources, and articles for more wellbeing, connection, and resilience.
Celebrities read children’s books to entertain, educate and raise funds
By providing fun and education to kids and parents stuck at home during the coronavirus outbreak, #SaveWithStories collects funds for children in need.
Online socialising in quarantine
A digital platform makes it possible to schedule online activities and virtual meet-ups.
Programming training for children at home
The Digital Kids Foundation opens its resources for child programming training and launches a virtual programming training initiative in early April until the end of quarantine.
Municipality broadcasts videos for children
Besiktas municipality provides children with colourful educational videos through its YouTube Channel to make social isolation more bearable.
Judo athletes practice online
The Austrian Judo Association organised a video camp for young athletes to “meet” and “train” with professional players.
Enjoying live theatre via Zoom
An Oxford theatre company staged a play on Zoom and invited their audience to participate.
Homestage Festivals (virtual festival to support artists)
An online festival with livestreamed performances supports local artists.
Offering a fear-free news service
A news website was created which provides easy-to-understand and unemotional news coverage.
British museum publishes collection online
The redeveloped online collection gives access to the museum’s historical objects in high definition.
Calendar for cultural events online
A cultural calendar now lists events that are streamed online and can be enjoyed from home.
Digital workshops help children to stay in touch with each other
A project started by the Emilia Romagna region helps children to maintain relationships with each other and strengthens their imagination skills.