AVOID
SOCIAL ISOLATION!
STAY SOCIAL and LEARN ONLINE
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, parents can use their computers to build social-emotional connections with their kids!
The following are a list of sites and sources for parents and children to do as they explore and learn together in order to promote social together rather than social isolation!
VIRTUAL FIELDTRIPS and MORE!
WHERE WILL YOU TRAVEL TODAY?
In the following sites, you will find a wide array of Virtual Tours that will allow you to travel to countries, amusement parks, museums, art galleries, and so much more!!!
PLEASE NOTE: Please preview content prior to family viewing
SAN DIEGO ZOO – SAN DIEGO
Explore San Diego Zoo! You’ll find amazing videos, activities and games that can be of interest for kids of all ages! For example, click on the individual images of an animal and explore some amazing facts about them!
SOURCE: https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
DISNEYLAND – ANAHIEM
Simply google You Tube clips and you’ll be able to visit the most wonderful place on earth, Disneyland!
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
Explore the incredible geyser’s and other natural land forms in the stunning vistas of Yellowstone National Park!
SOURCE: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
PARIS, FRANCE
Explore the amazing art exhibits at The Louvre in Paris, France!
SOURCE: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Please note: A flash player may be required to view content. Parents should preview for content.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Bring history to life with a tour of the Great Wall of China! A tour allows you to actually walk the wall as you explore different parts of the wall!
SOURCE: https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
BRITISH MUSEUM – LONDON
Visit the iconic British Museum which is located in the very heart of London! You will be able to tour the Great Court and discover fascinating artifacts such as the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies!
SOURCE: https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/
Please note: This site cannot be viewed from a phone or tablet and is best viewed from a desktop computer.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART – WASHINGTON, DC
The incredible and ‘world famous’ National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC is only one click away. Currently, it features two online exhibits through Google. The American fashion exhibit brings clothing to life from the colonial and Revolutionary eras (1740-1895). From this exhibit, move on to the collection of works from the Dutch Baroque painter, Johannes Vermeer!
SOURCE: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/national-gallery-of-art-washington-dc?hl=en
Please note: Parents should preview for content.
MUSEE D’ORSAY – PARIS
Monet, Cezanne, Gauguin and many more famous works from French artist who both worked and lived in Paris between 1848-1914 are here for you to see and enjoy!
SOURCE: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/musee-dorsay-paris?hl=en
Please note: Parents should preview for content.
PERGAMON MUSEUM – BERLIN
Visit one of Germany’s largest historical museums as you take in ancient artifacts such as the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, the Pergamon Alter and more!
SOURCE:
https://artsandculture.google.com/entity/pergamon/m05tcm?hl=en
Please note: Parents should preview for content.
J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM – LOS ANGELES
Discover European artwork (i.e. paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, photographs) dating back to the 8th Century.
SOURCE: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-j-paul-getty-museum?hl=en
Please note: Parents should preview for content
UFFIZI GALLERY – FLORENCE
Travel to Italy, and visit the art collection of one of its countries more famous families, the de’Medicis!
SOURCE: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/uffizi-gallery?hl=en
NATIONAL ZOO TO THE SMITHSONIAN LEARNING LAB
Right from your screen, visit some of the most fascinating animals and learning lessons that are here!
SOURCE: https://www.si.edu/kids
ALASKAN WILDLIFE
Imagine the life of an animal as you follow the day in the life of some magnificent wildlife!
SOURCE: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewing.webcams
FARMS – MINKS, COWS, PIGS, APPLES AND EGGS!
Explore different farms and the products that they make!
SOURCE: https://www.farmfood360.ca/
MARS
Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover!
SOURCE: https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
*Please note: This site is being updated. Keep checking back as it looks quite intriguing!
ARTWORK
DOODLING ANYONE?
If you are a doodler, you’re going to enjoy Lunch Doodles Learners with Mo Willems (Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence) as he doodles from his home! Grab your pencils, pens or crayons and join Mo from his studio as he teaches you how to draw, doodle and find new ways of writing!
SOURCE: Mo Willems Facebook Page
Full YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14hRqd0PELGbKihHuTqx_pbvCLqGbOkF
Episode 1: youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8
Episode 2: youtube.com/watch?v=30DCOgTGn_o
Episode 3: youtube.com/watch?v=XHpG9RZwPFs
Episode 4: youtube.com/watch?v=N90fLxaBCGE
Episode 5: youtube.com/watch?v=K5guOVOuVMs
Episode 6: youtube.com/watch?v=vheR1cd58oc
Episode 7: youtube.com/watch?v=JeQu-4k89gI
Episode 8: youtube.com/watch?v=4YNxKtjJr9k
Episode 9: youtube.com/watch?v=BoTLFJJvCpg
READING and WRITING
READ A BOOK
Read the biography of Walt Disney or learning some strange new facts from “Weird but True”. SOURCE: This is app is designed to help kids read and right now, they’re offering free access!
SOURCE: EPIC BOOKS app
WRITE A BOOK
Yes, it can be done! This wonderful program will take you and your child through the process of creating an actual book to chronical your journey through the land of where ever your imagination might take you!
SOURCE: https://www.storyjumper.com
LIVE THEATER
TALES BEFORE TIME …
If you and your children love the theater, check out some of the You Tube productions of your child’s favorite stories along with some popcorn and a cozy blanket!
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