Dr. Jane Goodall of the Jane Goodall Institute, will be doing a live reading of "Lion Family," on Thursday, October 28th, 2020, at 12 p.m. Following the reading, she will be doing a live Q&A, answering audience-submitted questions. This event is part of the Jane Goodall Institute's partnership with Crate & Kids. Join the Facebook event for reminders. You'll be able to watch the … [Read more...] about Live Storytime and Q&A with Jane Goodall
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Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular at Wake County Libraries
Plan ahead for some of these upcoming events at Wake County Libraries. These are all free events. To get more information on any of the following events, and, especially, to register, go to the Wake County Libraries website and find the event. And visit the library's website for addresses of all the libraries. Here's a map of all the libraries. Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular Several … [Read more...] about Halloween Drive Thru Spooktacular at Wake County Libraries
Free online mindfulness workshop for kids from Raleigh Little Theatre
Raleigh Little Theatre is offering a FREE online workshop on mindfulness for kids in grades K-5. It takes place Saturday, October 10th, 2020, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Register at the above link. There is so much to pay attention to these days! Has anyone ever taught you how? Join us for an introductory workshop to learn how mindfulness can allow you to be more in control of your reactions in … [Read more...] about Free online mindfulness workshop for kids from Raleigh Little Theatre
Free Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms
DiscoverDairy is offering classrooms of all kinds an opportunity to "adopt a cow." The Adopt-a-Cow program is completely free for classrooms. Registration is through October 15th. Throughout the program you'll learn her name, when her birthday is, where she lives, and how the farmer takes care of her. You'll receive pictures of the cow, activity sheets for the students, a PowerPoint of … [Read more...] about Free Adopt-a-Cow program for classrooms
Thinking of homeschooling this year? Here’s what you need to know
Most parents were “homeschooling” their children, not by choice, for the last few months of the 2019/2020 school year. And now, the 2020/2021 school year looms ahead, with more uncertainty than we’ve ever faced before. North Carolina public schools will be opening with "moderate social distancing," although school districts can opt for remote-only learning if they feel that they need to. But … [Read more...] about Thinking of homeschooling this year? Here’s what you need to know
Series of interviews — What to Do: Responding to Racism
Raleigh native Marshall Sandman, host of the Instagram Live interview series, “Spilling the Quarantea" (@spillingthequarantea), has launched What to Do: Responding to Racism. "What to Do: Responding to Racism," starting today, June 5th, through Thursday, June 11th, features a week of informative interviews on Spilling the Quarantea with Black people, indigenous people, and people of … [Read more...] about Series of interviews — What to Do: Responding to Racism
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
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
“Chill Out with Polar Bears” — live chats with scientists and more
Polar Bears International is offering a special Tundra Connection series, Chill Out with Polar Bears, for students, life-long learners, and all those interested in polar bears and the Arctic. During the live programming you'll hear from polar bear storytellers and experts, and even get a chance to ask them questions. Follow their schedule here. You'll also find recommended curriculum for … [Read more...] about “Chill Out with Polar Bears” — live chats with scientists and more
