{"id":4039,"date":"2020-09-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/?p=4039"},"modified":"2020-09-21T15:43:34","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T23:43:34","slug":"tips-for-safe-socializing-social-distancing-%e2%89%a0-social-isolation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abilitytools.org\/blog\/tips-for-safe-socializing-social-distancing-%e2%89%a0-social-isolation\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Safe Socializing: Social Distancing \u2260 Social Isolation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If it is not possible for you or a household member to utilize a face mask to safely go out into the community, put routines in place which will support socialization, mental, and physical well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog includes some activity ideas which can assist your family in creating healthy routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Household Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Plan activities as a group. Having a routine and sticking to it instills stability and security during uncertain times and helps to ease anxieties.

Start a weekly household game night.

Some indoor activities can include:
\u2022 Board games
\u2022 Video games
\u2022 Card games
\u2022 Scavenger hunts

Some outdoor activities can include:
\u2022 Flashlight or freeze tag
\u2022 Water balloon fights
\u2022 Simon Says
\u2022 Catch
\u2022 Foursquare

Consider physical activities geared towards your household\u2019s interests. Dance parties, sports (baseball, badminton, etc.), or boot camp workouts.

Meal plan together, gathering input from all household members. Have meal prep be a family affair with everyone having a role to contribute.

Designate special times for one-on-one and group activities.

Social distancing walks to get everyone out as a household.

Calming activities like coloring books\/apps, drawing with sidewalk chalk, puzzle books\/apps, and meditation apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Solo Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Access free content like audiobooks, radio dramas, music, and film. These materials are available in multiple languages, via Librivox<\/a> and the Internet Archive<\/a>.

Listen to podcasts via your favorite podcast app.

Tour the world online for free:
\u2022 artsandculture.google.com provides virtual tours of museums around the world<\/a>.
\u2022 allarts.org provides film and stage performances of dance, music, and
theater<\/a>.
\u2022 nationalparks.org<\/a> and nps.gov are providing virtual tours of national parks<\/a>.
\u2022 Google Street View allows you to walk around United States-based Disney parks<\/a>.

Many zoos and aquariums are offering livestreams of their residents:
\u2022 San Diego Zoo<\/a>
\u2022 Houston Zoo<\/a>
\u2022 Georgia Aquarium<\/a>
\u2022 Monterey Bay Aquarium<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual Group Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Video call using an Echo Show<\/a> provides face-to-face communication using simple commands, like \u201cCall Mom\u201d.

Zoom<\/a>, House Party<\/a>, and Bunch<\/a> offer face-to-face interactions with loved ones. People can meet up with friends, hang out, or play games like: Bingo, Pictionary, household item scavenger hunts, virtual geocache challenges, or have sing-alongs.

Netflix Party is a Chrome laptop\/desktop browser extension which enables people with Netflix subscriptions to have live watch parties<\/a>, including real time chat, with physically distant loved ones.

Online gaming \u2013 Social games with low-impact gameplay encourage positive online interactions. Check out games like: Animal Crossing<\/a>, Don\u2019t Starve Together<\/a>, Minecraft<\/a> (on servers like the Mineplex Server) and Starbound via Steam.

Virtual pen pals can be obtained via: Facebook groups<\/a>, Discord groups<\/a>, and Google Meet<\/a>.

You can correspond with people around the world, share pictures, and stories while learning about other cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a printable version of this blog in Tip Sheet form, please visit:
\u2022 Tips for Safe Socializing: Social Distancing \u2260 Social Isolation<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CFILC does not endorse specific products. Any mention is for illustrative purposes.

One size does not fit all. When planning, consider the needs of all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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