While we are all sheltering in place, we have the unique opportunity to see the world right from our very own homes. Take a tour of some famous museums locally and around the world by clicking on the links below. Some of the links will re-direct you to their websites.
Dance is a form of expression. The links below are some YouTube links which have ways to get creative by getting moving.
Disney Theatrical Productions is offering free downloadable activities—pinned to beloved shows such as The Lion King, Frozen, Mary Poppins, and Aladdin—for parents, students, and educators. Activities, which can be downloaded as PDFs, include The Lion King-inspired costume mask-making (ages 6–11) and a script-writing exercise for ages 11–14, as well as an Aladdin-inspired art and design exercise, in which students can create a mood board, storyboard and design their own set model. Other available resources on the platform include podcasts, behind-the-scenes videos and mini documentaries. Learn more here.
LINCOLN CENTER AT HOME
Lincoln Center Pop-Up Classroom is open. An online live stream starting at 2 PM ET each school day (via Facebook), the virtual classroom is part of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts' newly launched Lincoln Center at Home. Classroom topics include dance lessons; narrative voice workshops; creating puppets from simple at-home objects; writing a song and singing it; making woven works of art with recycled material like junk mail and cardboard boxes; among other creative ideas.
Lincoln Center at Home also features Concerts For Kids, family-friendly musical offerings in short video format from artists such as Music from the Sole, Sonia De Los Santos, Zeshan B, and Elena Moon Park. Concert broadcast times are 11 AM and 4 PM on specific days. Learn more about Lincoln Center at Home here.
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There are artists and musicians who are finding creative ways to perform for audiences across the globe during this pandemic. Below are some resources and links to performances. Cautionary note: Many of the performances are linked to the artists' Facebook, Instagram and/or YouTube page. Please preview prior to watching with your children to determine appropriateness for your child's age.