Build Something Using Magnetic Balls (Great for Stress Relief Too)
I can’t begin to tell you how satisfying it is watching this YouTube channel called Magnet World. With magnets (just like Lego) you can build whatever you want. Check out the …
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Discover Everything You Need to Know about Sourdough
Welcome to the Puratos Library of everything that you need to know about sourdough. It’s not available for public visits so why not go through it virtually!
Learn the New Corona Lingo (Language)
Want to learn the new words that seem to have now become part of our daily vernacular? How many do you know or use? (Personally, I had been using the abbreviations …
Create a Circle on a Google Map
For everyone in Queensland trying to figure out what is the most exciting thing to go drive by within 50km of their house is… https://t.co/1C4KrjUzxp — Paul Woods (@paulwoods) May 1, …
Learn Auslan Australian Sign Language
During COVID19, I watched the announcements on television and there was always someone interpreting the message into Auslan for the hearing impaired and it got me thinking about the importance of …
Learn How to Make Soap
In this video, Elly goes through the introduction of soap making, the recipe and all the materials you need. This is the first part of a two part series with the …
Create Your YouTube Channel
Many people have been asking me how to start their own YouTube channel and usually when the question is asked, I direct them to a couple of YouTubers who I watch …
Explore Anything You Want to Know or Calculate
Wolfram Alpha is a knowledgebase website that answers all your calculations and provides expert level answers. With wide ranging topics everything from mathematics, chemistry, history and even hobbies, you can spend …
Learn How to Use a Sewing Machine
Sewing seems to be a skill that not many people do nowadays. I grew up with a mother who sewed as a hobby but also for work. All my clothes were …
Learn How to Cut Your Fringe (Bangs) During Isolation
Well today, I looked in the mirror and thought that my fringe needs to be cut as the hair was going into my eyes. Truth be told, I also need to …
Listen to Some Archived Radio Plays from the BBC
Surf through the BBC’s Radio drama catalogue and have a listen to some of the short stories that were aired on radio.
Watch the French Film Festival Online
Every year, there are French Film Festivals in many countries. In Australia, the festival organisers have placed all their films online and for free as part of the ‘Stay Home’ initiative.
Undertake a Free Micro-Credentialled Course
TAFE Queensland in Australia is offering short free courses that you can undertake in your own time. They take around one hour to complete and you get a digital and verified …
Learn About the Top 100 Women Who Changed The World
Which woman has had the biggest impact on world history? In this post, 10 experts shortlisted the top 100 female figures who made the most impact or watch this short documentary. …
Learn How to Solve Cryptic Crossword Puzzles
I don’t know about you but I love crossword puzzles however, I’ve never got the hang of cryptic crossword puzzles. Maybe now is the time? Here’s some in the Guardian that …
Learn How to Bake Bread
Being in isolation means that there’s no need to be eating badly. Why not use this time to bake your own bread (if you can get a hold of flour). There …
Join in a Virtual Choir
Do you like to sing? Have you been part of a choir and missing singing as a group? Consider joining the virtual choir. Here’s an Introduction to the Virtual Choir. You …
Learn How to Read a Topography Map
Do you remember how to read a map? Have you always wanted to read a map but never got around to it? Losing questions in Trivial Pursuit related to mapping and …
Make Your Own Bike Roller
If you love to cycle but are stuck indoors then you need to be handy with some power tools. Okay, assuming you have the power tools and the material you can …
Learn about the Constellation in Your Sky
Stellarium Web is an online planetarium running in your web browser based on the open source stellarium web project. Using the desktop, web or mobile version, you can identify the constellation …
Learn How to Tie Your Shoe Laces in Creative Ways
I LOVE these short videos. There’s so many different types from how to tie your scarf, wearing your shirts in different ways and of course, tying your shoe laces. I’ve done …
Learn How to Tie Knots
When I was in the Navy, I used to watch the sailors in the seamanship area create these wonderful pieces of rope work art such as the monkey fist and intricate …
Learn Single Player Card Games
This week when I was cleaning out our games cupboard, I came across over a dozen different decks of cards that we had collecting dust. These cards were a blast from …
Check out MoMA Online Resources to Teach and Learn Art From Home
“Whether you are a classroom or homeschool teacher, a parent or caregiver now suddenly in the position of teaching at home, a student, or a lifelong learner, this is a challenging …
Join in on a 30 Day Photography Challenge
Martin Parr is inviting everyone to be part of a 30 Day photography challenge where every day, a topic is shared. You are invited to take a photo and share the …
Rediscover Parlour Games
Back in the old days, people used to play parlour games. These were games played indoors during the Victorian (and earlier) times when there was no internet, movies or technology to …
Learn How to Tell Stories Through the Khan Academy
Is story telling a dying art? Well it need not be. Now’s the time to be telling your story as we have a variety of methods and media in order for …
Make Some Vegan Meals On a Budget
I’m not a vegan but I know many people who are. However, this doesn’t stop me from watching this superbly produced YouTube channel called Pick Up Limes where they share delicious …
Learn Instagram Tips and Hacks
There’s a lot to learn with Instagram and admittedly, it’s not an app that I have taken much time to explore. However, Hayls World YouTube channel has a great range of …
Learn Macrame
Macrame, the art of rope and knots is having a bit of a resurgence of late (thanks to Pinterest). Now’s the perfect time to learn and use up any rope you …