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Reading, playing, and doing art projects are always great ways to entertain children and keep them physically active and learning. It’s a good idea to limit screen time. But, in this time of social distancing, technology can play an important role in allowing kids to see and connect with the world outside of their homes. Many online resources are popping up to create those opportunities.

Here are five to get you started:

- Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari (daily at 3pm EST). Resources available here.
- Visit Disneyland & Disney World with these online virtual rides.
- Mo Willems (author of the Pigeon kids books) Lunch Doodles (weekdays at 1pm EST). Each doodle has a printable activity page. The arrow on the right side takes you to the previous day’s doodle video/activity.
- Here is a list of 33 National Parks you can tour online. Maybe start with a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park.
- Storytime from Space features astronauts reading stories from space.

And if kids have questions about the coronavirus, Live Science has created an ultimate kids’ guide to the new coronavirus that has lots of information and is appropriate for school-aged kids.

Living in Kitsap County, we can often get the sense that we are completely safe and may let our guards down. These tips are not intended to scare you, but to make you aware of some simple things you can do to prevent being the victim of a crime.

Don’t read or get distracted by your cell phone while walking or standing on the street.
Don’t wear earbuds or headphones, while walking or jogging.
When you get into an Uber or Lyft, make sure the vehicle matches the description and the driver is who the app shows.
When riding on any public transport, try to wait in well lit areas where there are other people and try to get into a train car with other people, rather than being alone.
Be very careful using outside ATMs at night or in unfamiliar surroundings.
When walking, face the oncoming traffic. It will be harder for someone to pull you into a car and abduct you. You can also see cars coming in your lane.
Tell someone where you’ll be and what time you’re supposed to return, or if you will be with someone you don’t know well.
If you are meeting someone new for the first time, meet in a public place.
Don’t overload yourself with packages. If you must have your hands full, visualize how you would respond if approached, how you would get your hands free, etc.
Don’t wear earbuds or headphones, while walking or jogging.
Pay attention to what is going on around you and be aware of people near you.

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