Virtual Field Trips and Homeschool Learning Resources
Learning starts at home. For many experiencing school closures all learning is now at home. But whatever your homeschool needs are, we’ve got loads of virtual field trips, fun storytimes to watch, online/virtual learning, educational movies and more! Know of a great resource we should have on our list? Please let us know!
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Today’s virtual field trip is taking us to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Located on the ocean’s edge, the aquarium is a window into marine life — for dive masters and non-swimmers alike. It’s home to sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies, and thousands of other marine animals and plants. Whether you homeschool full time or temporarily, we know you’ll enjoy the Monterey Bay Aquarium! We’ve also got aquarium coloring pages and an educational mobile game from the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Download Aquarium Coloring Pages Here Sharks Sevengill sharks, leopard sharks, spiny dogfish and the elusive Pacific angel shark all dwell in the Monterey Bay Habitats exhibit. This exhibit’s 90-foot-long hourglass shape gives the big sharks plenty of room to glide and turn. Keep your eye out for big skates, bat rays, giant sea bass and rockfish. Sea Nettles (Jelly Fish) Sea nettles look gentle but don’t let these invertebrates fool you—those gently trailing are covered in stinging cells! Used to hunt tiny drifting prey, the stinging cells paralyze it and stick tight. The prey is moved to the mouth-arms and then to the mouth, where it’s digested. African Penguins Watch these energetic and inquisitive African penguins and you might even see […]
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Add These Upcoming Events & Activities to your Homeschool Calendar
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Join us on Instagram Live at 6pm on Tuesday, 4/14 (instagram.com/secondstartotherightbooks) Cuentacuentos bilingüe español / inglés Celebrate the Spanish language and hispanic culture with Mariana! This special storytime will include songs, activities and stories in Spanish and English for kids of all ages to enjoy with their parents or caregivers! — ¡Celebra el idioma Español y la cultura hispana con Mariana! ¡Sera una hora especial que incluirá: Cuentos e historias, canciones y actividades en español e inglés para que los niños de todas las edades disfruten con sus padres o cuidadores!
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Join us for a special monthly storytime with Lieutenant Michelle Folmar and other members of the Denver Police Department and emergency services!
– Book group for kids (grades 3-5). – Books are available via Curbside Pickup: Tuesday-Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sun-Mon closed. – Registration is required. Email us at ocpl.cypress@occr.ocgov.com. – Register and attend even if you didn’t read the book. – Meet the authors via Zoom! Fall 2020 Book List: September 23 “The Firefly Code” by Megan Frazer Blakemore October 21 “The Distance to Home” by Jenn Bishop November 18 “Book Scavenger”by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman December 16 “The 100-Year-Old Secret” by Tracy Barrett
Join us for a relaxing after-hours storytime for the whole family – Pajamas encouraged! Tune in at https://hangouts.google.com/u/1/call/13cVYuEmcSd2rf7-1JSsAEEE?no_rd
This wacky magican with a unique sense of humor and style will quickly become a family favorite. Video will be posted here day of the show.
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Tune in at 11:00am PST every Monday-Thursday for Kidding Around Yoga class with Miss Michelle Mills. During a Kidding Around Yoga class with Miss Michelle, children are given the tools to deal with everyday stressors in life, and become more successful in regulating their emotions, while learning that kindness is king. PLEASE NOTE: This is an online class. Once you Sign Up, please check your email for next steps. If it’s not there, try checking your spam. Enjoy your class! Suggested Price: $0 –– • TEACH ONLINE WITH US! We’re currently accepting applications from all teachers anywhere who would like to offer online classes through our platform. Get Started: https://bit.ly/3a1GDzf ––– Many of our pay-what-you-can community classes have also moved online! Check the schedule for more details: https://mygoodelephant.com/city-schedule/29
Join us on Instagram Live at 6pm on Tuesday, 4/14 (instagram.com/secondstartotherightbooks) Cuentacuentos bilingüe español / inglés Celebrate the Spanish language and hispanic culture with Mariana! This special storytime will include songs, activities and stories in Spanish and English for kids of all ages to enjoy with their parents or caregivers! — ¡Celebra el idioma Español y la cultura hispana con Mariana! ¡Sera una hora especial que incluirá: Cuentos e historias, canciones y actividades en español e inglés para que los niños de todas las edades disfruten con sus padres o cuidadores!
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Join us for a special monthly storytime with Lieutenant Michelle Folmar and other members of the Denver Police Department and emergency services!
– Book group for kids (grades 3-5). – Books are available via Curbside Pickup: Tuesday-Friday 12-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sun-Mon closed. – Registration is required. Email us at ocpl.cypress@occr.ocgov.com. – Register and attend even if you didn’t read the book. – Meet the authors via Zoom! Fall 2020 Book List: September 23 “The Firefly Code” by Megan Frazer Blakemore October 21 “The Distance to Home” by Jenn Bishop November 18 “Book Scavenger”by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman December 16 “The 100-Year-Old Secret” by Tracy Barrett
Join us for a relaxing after-hours storytime for the whole family – Pajamas encouraged! Tune in at https://hangouts.google.com/u/1/call/13cVYuEmcSd2rf7-1JSsAEEE?no_rd
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Join us for Early Explorers (virtually!) at SMO! Ideal for scientists 6 years old and younger, Early Explorers features hands-on activities that teach kids about basic scientific concepts and that can be easily replicated for a #SMOatHome experience. Guided by SMO’s museum educators, Early Explorers is perfect for young scientists with short attention spans.
Spend an evening with the Monkees – Michael Nesmith & Micky Dolenz – as they celebrate fifty years of magical music and the release of their first ever live album (yours to keep as a CD or digital download with every ticket purchase). You’ll hear all them perform all of their legendary hits – “I’m A Believer,” “Last Train To Clarksville,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “Listen To The Band,” “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone,” “Daydream Believer” and “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” – plus plenty of TV favorites like “Mary, Mary,” “For Pete’s Sake” and “You Just May Be The One” – backed by a stellar band. Mike & Micky will also share the colorful stories behind their great songs, performing an intimate acoustic set, as well as deep cuts from the multi-million selling albums – Headquarters, The Birds, The Bees & The Monkees – and cult classic feature film, Head. Don’t miss this chance to see the Emmy Award winning pop icons in your town!
With our Chopped cooking camp, your young chef will learn to work with the flavors of a region known for its food’s freshness and diversity. Our chefs offer colorful international favorites, unique takes on American classics, and delicious fusions of the two. This camp will offer your Junior Chef a valuable set of culinary techniques to move them along in their kitchen education. Knife Skills, Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables ending with a Chopped Competition on the last day of camp with ingredients from a mystery basket.
Find the Best Virtual Field Trips
Coronavirus has made everyone a homeschooling family. While some embrace others need realistic solutions. We strive to offer great resources for all families, a wide age range of children, both crafts and virtual experiences. Have some great homeschool ideas that we are missing? PLEASE know on our contact us page! And while we’re all sheltering in place….don’t forget to check out our travel guides for families and plan out those trips for the future! Take a look around, we think you’ll find fun for the whole family. Spend less time planning and more time learning and having fun!
Biggest Baby Shower EVER
Cirque Du Soleil
