We are temporarily reviving our Children's Blog to provide some resources for families who are stuck at home during this period of social distancing due to COVID-19. We will put together a variety of activities for you and your families every day at 1:00 pm. Watch for weekend Boredom Busters on Saturday and/or Sunday. See which ones you can do, and if you get the chance, share the results with us on any of our social media platforms, which will be listed at the bottom of this blog.
Today's theme is Arts & Culture!
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History Virtual Tour: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
Google Arts & Culture has some great virtual tours as well - click the photo below to check out 9 Amazing Street Art Murals in New York.
Diwali Paper Lantern: https://www.redtedart.com/easy-paper-latern/
This is a great time to learn about other cultures and celebrations. Diwali is the Hindu festival of light, which celebrates Autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. There is nothing more magical than pretty lights and lanterns at this time of year to brighten up the darkening days. As more and more people are putting out their Christmas lights and Halloween decorations, this is the perfect time to celebrate Diwali again, and light up your little corner of the world.
Learn more about Diwali!
Mexican Mirrors: http://www.paintedpaperart.com/2016/10/mexican-mirrors/
The only limit to this craft is your creativity. You can use regular tin foil in place of copper tooling. Black paint or markers if you don't have Sharpies. Crayons and white paper will work as well. Use what you have, and let your creativity run wild!
Learn more about Mexican Folk Art!
Indigenous Music: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/first-peoples-music
Learn about Musical Instruments and the History of Immigration in Canada from the Canadian Museum of History.
Check out this performance by local musician Brianna Lizotte!
Learn more about the Voices of Amiskwaciy!
Hopefully these activities help break up the day and get your family engaging in and learning about Arts and Culture.
If your kids loved these activities, feel free to send us feedback or pictures on any of our social media platforms, linked below.
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