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Virtual Family Programming

Get ready to have some fun!

When kids are out of school and families are home together, it can be a wonderful way to connect, engage and support each other. That’s why we’ve asked our youth development staff to compile some great ways to keep your kiddos smiling, their brains working and their feet moving.

The below activities and resources will cultivate the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement. Let the fun begin!

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

AUDIBLE

Audible is offering hundreds of free stories for kiddos and teens. From Winnie the Pooh to YA bestsellers, it’s a wonderful screen-free option to keep children and young adults learning and growing.

Start Listening

SCHOLASTIC LEARNING AT HOME

Even with schools closed, you can keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys.

START LEARNING

NASA KIDS’ CLUB

Find games of various skill levels for children pre-K through grade 4. These games support national education standards in STEM.

Start exploring

FUNBRAIN

Funbrain offers hundreds of games, books, comics and videos that develop skills in math, reading, problem-solving and literacy.

LEARN WITH FUNBRAIN

Art & Craft ACTIVITIES

COFFEE FILTER ART

It’s so simple, and you’ll find a million iterations on Pinterest. Children color on coffee filters with washable markers, spray them with water or use eye-droppers of water. And then lay them out to dry. It’s a blast!

Wake up with COFFEE FILTER ART

TAPE RESIST ART

An art project that will keep your kids busy and creative — and results in a fridge-worthy masterpiece. Plus, it uses supplies parents may have at home.

Get Creative with TAPE ART

SHADOW ART

This shadow tracing art is a great activity for kids. A fun way to use those mini animal figures in a new and interesting creative process.

Enjoy Getting Outside with Shadow art

SALT DOUGH RECIPE

Make memories with your kids by making an array of wonderful keepsakes or ornaments with our salt dough recipe and tips. It’s super easy to learn how to make salt dough, read through the recipe and start making your first batch right away as we are almost certain you already have all that you need in your kitchen pantry.

Get the recipe today

MUSIC AND DANCE ACTIVITIES

GO NOODLE

This site offers an amazing arrange of music, dance, and fun! As well as cool downs, thoughtfulness activities and ways your family can come together and enjoy time together.

GO NOODLE and have some fun! 

THE LEARNING STATION

This YouTube channel has a ton of active songs that encourage you to get up and get moving.

Get moving with Learning station 

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