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Jennifer A. Burman Looking for our calendar? During the stay-at-home order, we’re highlighting fun online activities to keep kids engaged and entertained!
23 Virtual Adventures for Kids Art
Families may be stuck at home, but thanks to the web, kids of all ages can still “travel” to exciting online destinations— think of them as virtual field trips. Explore endless possibilities for adventure—all within a few clicks. Here are virtual story times, museum tours, animal encounters, virtual visits to popular destinations, art projects and more. Enjoy these activities in place of this month’s calendar.
• Learn how to draw during “Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems,” author of the Elephant & Piggie book series for early readers. Tip from Mo Willems: Put butcher paper down on the table and have a family dinner doodle! Tune in to his lessons at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9tVfVvmJP7E. • Download coloring pages on The New Children’s Museum’s Facebook page inspired by its art installations and spaces. The museum also offers a weekly virtual Innovators LAB Design Challenge where kids are encouraged to make their own art piece using household items. www.facebook.com/newchildrensmuseum • Add some Disney magic to your day by learning how to draw Mickey Mouse with a Disney Parks artist on the Disney Parks Blog. Learn to draw a vintage 20s Mickey as well as more contemporary and whimsical versions. Also, find other popular character drawing tutorials featuring Anna from “Frozen,” Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell, Pluto and more. https:// disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/draw-mickeymouse-at-home-with-a-disney-parks-artist cont. on p. 36
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