Routines are Important - MOEs suggestion
We have started into a new phase of New Zealand’s response to COVID-19 and it is very different than anything most of us have ever experienced.
You will understand the importance of routine for your family. If your routine has been shaken up, like you’re now working from home, it’s good to structure your time. Routines are reassuring, and promote health and physical wellbeing. The below timetable (targeted at children) could be something your household adapts to use over the next weeks. A school holiday version will likely look a little different, but some form of routine will still be important as we go through the lockdown period.
Daily Schedule
| Before 9:00am | Wake up | Eat breakfast, make your bed, get dressed, put any dirty clothes in the laundry |
| 9:00-10:00 | Morning walk | Family walk with the dog, bike ride, Yoga if it’s raining |
| 10:00-11:00 | Learning at home | School-led learning or Sudoku, books, flash cards, study guide, journal etc |
| 11:00-12:00 | Creative time | Legos, magnatiles, drawing, crafting, play music, cook or bake etc. |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch :) | |
| 12:30 | Helping at home | # wipe all kitchen tables and chairs # wipe all door handles, light switches and desk tops # wipe both bathrooms - sinks and toilets |
| 1:00-2:30 | Quiet time | Reading, puzzles, nap, radio NZ stories |
| 2:30-4:00 | Learning at home | School-led learning or iPad games, Prodigy, Educational show |
| 4:00-5:00 | Afternoon fresh air | Bikes, walk the dog, play outside |
| 5:00-6:00 | Dinner :) | |
| 6:00-8:00 | Free TV time | Kids shower time |
| 8:00 | Bedtime | All kids |
| 9:00pm | Bedtime | All kids who follow the daily schedule & don’t fight |
Some good news to support you either working at home and/or studying at home - Spark, Vodafone, Vocus/Slingshot, 2Degrees and Trustpower have all advised they have removed their data caps and the possibility of any extra charges based on usage.