Most kids will be home from school for several weeks. Children's book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for kids to get to know their favorite author (or a new one.) In addition, other organizations will be offering some live streaming activities for kids. These will take place on … [Read more...] about Virtual events for kids: music classes, art classes, story times, much more
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Architecture firm creates free templates for kids to create their own skyscrapers and cities
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Global architecture studio, Foster + Partners, has come up with a fun and creative way for kids to learn about architecture and building. They've created several templates, in PDF form, which you can download and print out. Then kids can cut them out, fold and glue them, to create the basic shapes, which they will then use to make their own buildings and cities. The templates provide the … [Read more...] about Architecture firm creates free templates for kids to create their own skyscrapers and cities
Lin-Manuel Miranda announces virtual school program, EduHam at Home
EduHam is a program from Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History that helps kids create their own pieces, using history as inspiration. Almost 2,000 schools have participated in EduHam, and right now, a family version, EduHam at Home, has been made available to families, for free. You'll need to register. When you register, make sure to say that you're a … [Read more...] about Lin-Manuel Miranda announces virtual school program, EduHam at Home
Halloween ComicFest
Update: Halloween ComicFest does NOT include free comic books in 2020. On Saturday, October 31st, 2020, celebrate Halloween ComicFest. Local participating stores are listed below, but you can search from this page for others. Ultimate Comics - Cary 1301c Buck Jones Road Raleigh, Nc, 27606 (919) 377-8778 Enterprise Comics 1025 Blue Ridge Road Raleigh Flea Market - Nc State … [Read more...] about Halloween ComicFest
North Carolina Zoo goes online with virtual visits, science experiments, nature activities and more
North Carolina Zoo has created a full schedule of online activities for those who miss the animals. The activities include virtual zoo visits, science experiments, nature arts and crafts, lesson from a Zoo educator, "ask an expert" and more. They are sharing the content on multiple platforms, including: North Carolina Zoo's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nczoo North Carolina Zoo's new … [Read more...] about North Carolina Zoo goes online with virtual visits, science experiments, nature activities and more
Luke Kuechly will be virtual guest teacher on Monday
Luke Kuechly, the legendary former Panthers linebacker, will be a virtual guest teacher with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools on Monday, April 20th, 2020, at 12 p.m. Learning with Luke is free and open to the public! Tune in at facebook.com/ProCamps. During the 30-minute lesson will consist of: 10 minutes of Luke quizzing students 10 minutes of Luke doing a Q&A 10 … [Read more...] about Luke Kuechly will be virtual guest teacher on Monday
Facebook live dinosaur show every day
Did you know that there are dinosaurs in Concord, North Carolina? Dakota and friends are prehistoric friends who can enhance any event with a display of dinosaurs, a dinosaur show, and strolling dinosaurs. They perform at parties, business events, museums, libraries, fundraisers and much more, because any event is better when you add dinosaurs. They are now offering Online Virtual Birthday … [Read more...] about Facebook live dinosaur show every day
Watch Disney Family Singalong on April 16
Watch The Disney Family Singalong on Thursday, April 16th, 2020, at 8 p.m., on ABC. Here's the latest information from ABC.com. More celebrity guests join "The Disney Family Singalong," hosted by Ryan Seacrest, for a night of magic and music on THURSDAY, APRIL 16 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. The nationwide singalong event will feature celebrities and their families as they take on their … [Read more...] about Watch Disney Family Singalong on April 16
New: Harry Potter at Home website
Parents, here's another online resource for your kids. The Wizarding World Team, along with J.K. Rowling, has introduced Harry Potter at Home. The site promises to cast a "Banishing Charm" on boredom, with: Magical craft videos Fun articles Quizzes Puzzles More Some of the first offerings are: First Year Harry Potter Quiz How to draw a Niffler Harry … [Read more...] about New: Harry Potter at Home website
Entertain bored kids by bringing live 3D animals into your house, sort of
Your kids have been home for a while and maybe it's time to pull a new trick out of your hat. Enter Google 3D animals. If you haven't tried this yet, it's good for entertaining bored kids, or maybe bored adults. (Scroll down for more ideas for fun things for kids to do at home.) Google has introduced a number of 3D animals that you can view in Google Search using AR (augmented … [Read more...] about Entertain bored kids by bringing live 3D animals into your house, sort of
