While we may not be able to connect with our community's youth at our facilities, after-school programs, or kids' activities and events right now, the Willamalane team still is here for your family. We are part of your community, and we to be your partners in fun! These resources are meant to keep your family active and our community strong.
Enjoy read-along stories in English and Spanish, sing and dance with us, get creative with coloring pages of your favorite parks, find tips to keep your kids active and learning new skills, and lots more.
Our team hopes you enjoy these activities as you stay healthy and safe. Check back often — we have more activities coming all the time.Families at Home is sponsored by
Activity Videos
Story time: "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes"
Story time: "Coat of Many Colors"
Tiempo de cuentos: "El Abrigo De Muchos Colores "
Story time: "We're All Wonders"
Sing-along: "Old MacDonald"
Science Experiment: Make Your Own Pop Rockets
Basketball Drills to Try at Home1. Dribbling one hand at a time: Begin by taking a basketball and encourage your child to dribble with their dominant (or favorite) hand. Have them count out loud and get to 3 successful bounces, then move up to 5. After they show they can control the ball and dribble 5 times, have them switch to their non-dominant hand and repeat the previous steps.
2. Shooting to a wall: Using a marker, such as a cone or chalk line, mark a spot about 3 feet away from a wall or small hoop. Have your child stand behind the marker and, using their dominant hand, shoot the ball up to the wall at an arc. Be sure to have them arc the ball so they don’t get confused between a shot and a pass.
3. Passing to a partner: Start by standing about 5 feet away from one another. If you do not have a partner, you can use a wall. Then, while taking a step forward and having both hands on the ball, push it towards your target and aim for the ground right in front of your partner! This is called a bounce pass.
4. Catching: Using a small ball, have your child throw the ball up in the air to themselves and catch it. This will teach them to always keep their eye on the ball and to be ready with their hands. After they’ve tried a few times, have them throw it up higher each time!
5. Follow the leader: This is a fun drill to teach your child that in basketball you are always moving! Have your child follow you while you run, skip, and walk. You can utilize cones or other markers to practice running in and around the cones quickly.
Coloring Sheets
Willamalane Park
Download the kids version (pdf)
Download the grown-ups version (pdf)
Dorris Ranch
Download the kids' version (pdf)
Download the grown-ups version (pdf)
Ideas & Inspiration
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