Episode 1 with Sonia Benavides and Kate Robinson

Welcome to the first episode of our 'Learning From Home' series. We're joined by Sonia Benavides, architect and mother of 4 from Mexico.

This interview took place at the beginning of April 2020 - facts and figures are not currently up to date.

IMPORTANT: We are launching a new website with more resources and interviews. This platform is designed to give you a chance to contribute your story of education during the pandemic, as well as find resources to help you through this difficult time and beyond. 

Resources:

If anything Sonia and Sir Ken spoke about has resonated with you, or maybe inspired you to try something different at home, we've put together a list of some of our favourite online resources for arts and crafts, cooking and getting outside.

• Art Resources
  • #MetKids from The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/about
    The Met's incredibly kid-friendly online portal offers plenty of resources (including videos) and an interactive walk through the world-famous museum.
    Best for kids aged 7-12.
  • Firstsite
    https://firstsite.uk/art-is-where-the-home-is-programme/
    Free downloadable art packs curated by well-known UK artists which don't require any specialist materials, as well as a plethora of fun and creative activities under 'Create at Home.'
    Recommended for kids 4 and up.
• Cooking Resource
  • Food Literacy Center
    https://www.foodliteracycenter.org/recipes
    A variety of child-friendly recipes that will be popular with the whole family, designed to get kids involved in cooking at home.
• Exercising
  • The Body Coach - Joe Wicks
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
    Joe Wicks is releasing daily exercise videos to encourage movement and promote health. Great for all!
• Getting Outside
  • NHM Dippy's Naturenauts
    https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/naturenauts.html
    An immersive app designed to help children get outside and explore nature in the UK. Good for school aged children.
  • National Geographic https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/
    Activities, quizzes and facts to help kids discover animals, geography, science, nature and history. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
• More information
  • Montessori Schools https://www.montessori.org.uk/about-us/what-is-montessori
    Some information about Montessori schools and their approach to children's learning.
  • Learning by Teaching
    https://effectiviology.com/protege-effect-learn-by-teaching/
    Some information about why teaching others can be so powerful in children's education.
  • Supporting Yourself as a Parent or Carer https://www.verywellfamily.com/self-care-for-parents-4178010

Many of these suggestions and tips are still something you are able to do from home or while socially distancing, and as Sir Ken and Sonia said, you must put on your own mask first.