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Creative Learning
Creative Learning
Whether you are building an epic marble run, creating the instruments for a band, drawing with your favorite illustrator, or designing a tower the size of the Empire State Building, creative learning is a great way to engage in fun, active times with your child.
Whether you are building an epic marble run, creating the instruments for a band, drawing with your favorite illustrator, or designing a tower the size of the Empire State Building, creative learning is a great way to engage in fun, active times with your child.
Art
Art
Let's Draw!
Drawing is a great way for kids to express their creativity and imagination. Maybe they have been watching endless videos about penguins and want to learn how to draw these special birds, well the Art for Kids Hub can help. These family walks you through the process of drawing hundreds of pictures, step-by-step.
Lunch Doodles with Mo!
Celebrities are getting into the act too! Learn how to draw with famous author illustrator, Mo Willems.
Art Ideas from Cassie Stephens
Elementary Art Teacher and Blogger, Cassie Stephens, has a wealth of resources on her blog to inspire creativity in your children. Check out her resources for "Zany Scientist Week" where she links amazing art activities to science. Looking for other ideas, check out her post on her favorite art lessons for home-based learning.
Music and Drama
Music and Drama
Dallas Symphony Orchestra - Build an Instrument
If things are getting too quiet at home, why not create your own band? Head on over to the DSO Kids website to learn interesting facts about instruments, pick up some tips for practicing, and access information on how to make your own fun instruments.
Discover a world of musical learning at ProdigiesMusic.com/curriculum.
Practice Time
Even though sports, music, arts, and other activities have all been put on hold, that doesn't mean we can't still have our students practicing their skills. Maybe they have always wanted to learn a musical instrument, a skill or a new sport. Now is the time to do that. YouTube is full of great videos to help you and your children learn new skills. Your children may also be missing the social aspects of their activities. Using tools like FaceTime and Google Meets, your child can connect with their teammates virtually and work on their skills "together".
Lights...Camera...Action!
Create a home theatre. Encourage the kids to put on a play or a magic show. They could even use the dress up with clothes and props from around the house. If you have a camera, you can even film it to watch later or for some great memories. Check out other great indoor activities to do at home courtesy of the Save you a Spot website.
Sing, dance, and move your body while learning about the 50 states, science and more!
Physical Activities
Physical Activities
Time to get up and start moving! Whether it is yoga, sports, dance, riding bikes, going for a walk or just plain fun, getting physical activity is each day is a great way to spend time and burn off energy.
Time to get up and start moving! Whether it is yoga, sports, dance, riding bikes, going for a walk or just plain fun, getting physical activity is each day is a great way to spend time and burn off energy.
Outdoor Physical Activities
Biking, walking, hiking, running, timing laps around the house/block, shooting hoops, hitting a tennis ball, kicking a soccer ball, and playing follow the leader (with the recommended 6 ft of distance between participants) are all great ways to get outside and get active.
Indoor Physical Activity
Many of our students and teachers love GoNoodle. This great site will get your kids up out of their chairs to run in place, jump around, and dance their wiggles out.
Family Activities from AHA and NFL Play60
Wondering how you can get your family moving during this time at home? Incorporate these fun activities into your week to help your kids get their recommended 60 minutes or more of physical activity a day. Explore our videos and Virtual Field Trip for additional inspiration!
Get Dancing!
Dancing is a great way to get your heart pumping and your body moving. You can turn on your favorite songs and dance around the house, or you can learn a routine like this one from the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge.
Family Yoga
Sites like Cosmic Kids Yoga offer a chance for kids and families to stretch both their bodies and their imaginations.
Want to learn the science behind sports? Check out Sports Science for Kids to conduct an experiment with bouncing balls, or learn how the laws of physics relate to baseball pitching.
Chalk it up!
Get out the sidewalk chalk that has been hiding away all winter. Teach your kids to play hopscotch, draw obstacle courses on the driveway or sidewalks, draw a stage scene and have the kids perform. Let their imaginations go wild.
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