VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES
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DRAWING (LEARN & PRACTICE)
DRAWING (LEARN & PRACTICE)
Jarrett Krosoczka
Jarrett Krosoczka
Frequency: Daily on weekdays; 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
Where to find it: Krosoczka’s Draw Everyday
Children’s book illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka has launched a daily YouTube series called “Draw everyday with JJK.” If you can’t catch the episode when it goes live, not to worry—all the videos are posted on his YouTube channel. The first episode provides a quick introduction to the series, which will “give you practical tools so you can tell stories using words and pictures on your own.” Or it will just give your kids the opportunity to draw Baby Yoda with the help of a professional. Each episode is about 20 minutes long.
Carson Ellis
Carson Ellis
Frequency: Daily
Where to find it: @carsonellis
Illustrator Carson Ellis is leading art classes for adults and kids alike with her Quarantine Art Club. Every day will have a different drawing prompt to get the creative juices flowing, so after watching a couple quick step-by-step video clips, you can take your eyes off a screen for a change and put pen to paper. The first assignment? Draw a self-portrait. Everyone from fellow illustrator Mister Hope to 8-year-old Olive Herrera took the challenge. See what your other club members are working on with the hashtag #quarantineartclub. (Each prompt also has its own hashtag.)
Wendy MacNaughton
Wendy MacNaughton
Frequency: Daily M-F; 1 p.m. ET
Where to find it: @wendymac
Wendy MacNaughton, the well-known San Francisco illustrator who did the art for Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, launched a daily drawing class on Instagram for “kids of all ages, parents of kids, parents of parents, aunties/uncles, friends and pets.” The first class involved both: students drew each other and a dog. While she initially intended it to be a five-minute class, it ended up going for 20. MacNaughton is offering the classes via Instagram Live, but if you can’t make the set time, it will be on her Instagram story for 24 hours. Be sure to use the hashtag #drawtogether.
FIELD TRIPS
FIELD TRIPS
ANIMAL WEBCAMS
ANIMAL WEBCAMS
SELF CARE DURING QUARANTINE
SELF CARE DURING QUARANTINE
"Staying at home for prolonged periods of time can pose a significant challenge for remaining physically active. Sedentary behavior and low levels of physical activity can have negative effects on the health, well-being and quality of life of individuals. Self-quarantine can also cause additional stress and challenge the mental health of citizens. Physical activity and relaxation techniques can be valuable tools to help you remain calm and continue to protect your health during this time. "
Take short breaks during the day: dance, play outside, clean, garden
Follow an online exercise class: be cautious and aware of your limitations
Walk: be sure to keep socially distant from others
Stand up & stretch
Engage your mind; do homework, read, play board games, do puzzles
Eat healthy: plenty of fruits & veggies
How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19).
How teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Recognize that anxiety is completely normal.
- Create distractions.
- Find new ways to connect with your friends.
- Focus on you.
- Feel your feelings.
- Be kind to yourself and others.
50 Ideas for a Healthy & Active Family
50 Ideas for a Healthy & Active Family
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