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Lockdown Archives - EduGizelle
  • Ease the Stress

    Ease the Stress

    As the lockdown continues, I find myself moving through a whole range of emotions and feelings on a daily basis. Anxiety, sadness, relief, worry, joy, appreciation, disappointment, to name but […]

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  • The Benefits of Exercise

    The Benefits of Exercise

    The word exercise, for most adults, conjures up images of working out in the gym, running on a treadmill, lifting weights, cycling or running on the open road. But for […]

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  • The gnome who had to stay at home

    The gnome who had to stay at home

    In an article on NEWS24 we are introduced to the work of Susan Perrow, an Australian whose ‘work’ passion is stories and storytelling. “As an author, storyteller, teacher trainer and parent […]

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  • Choosing Play over Home Schooling

    Choosing Play over Home Schooling

    The immedate reaction from many parents and teachers when Lockdown was declared, was one of shock. How would the children be taught all the work that was set out for […]

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  • Coronavirus – A Story for Children

    Coronavirus – A Story for Children

    Helping your children deal with the Coronavirus and more specifically the Lockdown, can be a difficult task. Fortunately you are not alone and many experts are ready to offer you […]

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  • Diary Day 5

    Diary Day 5

    Friday at last. A week looking after two children is heavy going, even for a fit person. The daily routine took place as usual, with tasks fitted in between. A […]

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  • Diary Day 4

    Diary Day 4

    I wake at around 5:30 each day and try to get some “me” time in before my two charges wake up. This happened at 7:00 for Emily and 8:00 for […]

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  • Diary Day 3

    Diary Day 3

    Wednesday started off slowly so I was able to do a few things that did not involve children. Ethan and Emily were not very co-operative and home schooling with teacher […]

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  • Diary Day 2

    Diary Day 2

    Tuesday began with drama. Emily woke up still in her clothes because she had fallen asleep on the couch. She was puzzled and annoyed, hinting that I miight be to […]

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  • Diary Day 1

    Diary Day 1

    As the primary caregiver for two young children my day begins early as my four year old granddaughter is an early riser!. My door opens with the words: “Granny …” […]

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