Coronavirus in Leeds: Parents' tips on keeping children entertained as schools close

Parents from across the city have shared their tips and tricks with the Yorkshire Evening Post, as families face weeks indoors.

From workouts to arts and crafts, this is how parents in Leeds are keeping their children entertained:

Clare Benson said: "Joe Wicks PE on YouTube at 9am. Some school work, some time in the garden with some screen time thrown in so he can stay in touch with school friends."

Amy Louise Mcmonagle said: "Bird feeders to hang up when you go take a little exercise. Need: cookie cutters, bird seed, gelatin and string."

Gemma Waite has been keeping her children busy with: "life skills ironing (supervised), emptying bins, painting a window, sowing, gardening, painting the stones and rocks in the garden, planting flowers."

Lisa Laverty said: "My kids are doing work, have wrote a timetable so a bit of home schooling to keep their routine as normal as possible."

Ashleigh Reith Metcalfe suggested making salt dough using one cup of salt, one cup of flour and and half a cup of water.

Alexia Blohm said: "Started with Joe Wicks workout for kids (physical health), dog walk (mental health) then coursework (academic). Structure with flexibility is key for us. #Year11."

Eva Stevens said: "Roundhay Primary School has sent an easy to follow set of work home, kids were enthusiastic this morning so took advantage, think morning playtime will be 9.30 at this rate!"

Kathryn Louise said: "PE with Joe to start the day, learning this morning, exercise after lunch and free choice of crafts, baking, DIY, educational TV in the afternoon."

Alisha Khan said: "I thought it would be a great opportunity being out of work and school to re-vamp the house, get the children involved by starting on their bedrooms.

"I am hoping to teach them to sew so that they can create their own cushions and furnishings for their rooms."

Farath said: "Younger kids are easier to entertain with activities, it's the teens and above that are difficult especially boys. I'm buying fence paint today - mother of a 14, 20 and 22 year-old boys."