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Additional Learning Opportunities!
Additional Learning Opportunities!
Learning opportunities for home and school:
Museums
Museums
· Louvre Museum, Paris https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
· National Gallery of Art, Washington DC https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hl=en
· Metropolitan Museum of Art https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art
· Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-gogh-museum?hl=en
· Uffizi Gallery, Florence Italy https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/uffizi-gallery?hl=en
· Paris museums https://kottke.org/20/01/paris-museums-put-100000-images-online-for-unrestricted-public-use
· Museums color books http://www.openculture.com/2019/02/download-free-coloring-books-from-113-museums.html
· Museum virtual tours https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Zoos
Zoos
· San Diego Zoo https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos
· Zoo Atlanta Panda Cam https://youtu.be/_6wbfVWVk8Q
· Smithsonian’s National Zoo https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
· Reid Park Zoo Lion Cam in Tuscon, AZ http://reidparkzoo.org/cameras/lion-cam/
· Ouwehand Park Polar Bear Cubs Rhenen, Netherland https://explore.org/livecams/polar-bears/polar-bear-ouwehand-twin-cubs-cam-2
· Cincinnati zoo live FB for kids https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/cincinnati-zoo-to-start-home-safari-facebook-live-to-keep-kids-learning-during-their-time-off/95-4d957e04-50dc-4f18-9e9c-63e8dd5012f4
Aquariums
Aquariums
· Monterey Bay Aquarium https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals-and-exhibits/live-web-cams
· Georgia Aquarium https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/ocean-voyager/
· National Aquarium Virtual Tour http://samuraivirtualtours.com/example/nadc/index.html
· Virtual Tour of the Seattle Aquarium
Travel the World
Travel the World
· Google Maps street view will allow you to visit almost any destination around the world. Check out this view from Pompei.
· Visit the Great Wall of China https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
· Virtually discover Yellowstone National Park https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
· Tour England through this 360 video.
· Take a live look at Colonial Williamsburg.
· Go on a virtual field trip to Ellis Island.
· US National Parks https://totallythebomb.com/heres-33-national-park-tours-you-can-take-virtually-from-the-comfort-of-your-home?fbclid=IwAR2NeJzewJ2TcoEYM0uIRXO1u-MmI06T2tF4CdcsOmUsuH_Z1x5yoe_Xo_g
Online schools
Online schools
· Scholastic’s school courses https://www.wfla.com/community/health/coronavirus/scholastic-releases-daily-learning-courses-for-kids-home-from-school-amid-coronavirus/
· Free online ed sites https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/
Other
Other
· Boredom busters for kids https://familyeguide.com/boredom-busters-110-fun-at-home-activities-for-families-kids-2/fbclid=IwAR2q_Z6LA_wJpdJtErqZVPkUYvEE5dH0wRiOh78XY9xGfLe0gLuJWbBVQOY
· Isolation/home ed things to do https://www.tobyandroo.com/self-isolation-homed-ed-entertainment-ideas-kids/
Symphony/Opera
Symphony/Opera
· Metropolitan Opera virtual tours https://www.travelandleisure.com/culture-design/music/metropolitan-opera-offering-free-virtual-shows
· Seattle Symphony online https://mynorthwest.com/1765138/seattle-symphony-coronavirus/
· Chamber Society of Lincoln Center https://www.chambermusicsociety.org/watch-and-listen/
· Munich’s Opera and Ballet https://www.staatsoper.de/en/staatsopertv.html
· Berlin Philharmonic (need to redeem voucher on their website by March 31st to have access to their digital concert hall) https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/home
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Travel thru cultures and history with these virtual museum tours around the world.
Just remember that lots of classical art has nudity - so be prepared if it will bother you.
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/tour-2500-world-famous-museums-from-comfort-your-own-sofa
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Activities for Kids
Activities for Kids
Obviously, you can put our kids to work with many the above activities based on their age, but there are other things you can do to keep kids happy.
Have a Routine
Have a Routine
If you have school-aged children home from school, they are used to a structured routine every day. If you aren’t doing eLearning provided by your school, have a routine for learning something new each day. Check out scholastic for day to day projects for learning at home.
Put Together a Puzzle
Put Together a Puzzle
Puzzles require critical thinking skills and brainpower. Buying a puzzle for the whole family to work on is a great way to bond, keep your mind positive, and keep your brain healthy.
Do Crafts
Do Crafts
Kids of all ages love crafts and science projects. There are many resources available for crafts and projects. A simple Google search will bring you tons of things you can do. One idea is to make Elephant Toothpaste.
Take Some Virtual Field Trips
Take Some Virtual Field Trips
Lots of places are offering free virtual trips, like museums, parks, and more. Here is a great list to get you started:
§ The Cincinnati Zoo Livestream
§ The Boston Children’s Museum
Play
Play
Playtime is crucial and honestly, kids aren’t getting enough of it. Get them off those screens and get them outside to play. They can do the following things:
§ Do an outside scavenger hunt.
§ Run through an obstacle course.
§ Play lifesize board games like checkers, scrabble, and chess.
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