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2020 Free Admission to National Parks
Celebrate the Parks! Our National Park Service's Birthday is August 25th! Join the celebration by visiting, volunteering, or supporting your local park. Whether your interest lies in Hispanic history in the United States, watching a historical reenactment, or trekking off into the wilderness, there is something for everyone in our treasured public lands. And … Continue reading "2020 Free Admission to National Parks"
Find out more »CA Great America at Home | Online
Note: While Great America is closed, parents, caregivers, kids and educators can still enjoy the fun activities. You will find word searches, puzzles and coloring pages available online. Here are some specific ideas, check out the Great America blog "Between the Lines" for more kid and family friendly fun. Here is my favorite, nothing to … Continue reading "CA Great America at Home | Online"
Find out more »Cal Academy of Sciences at Home | Online
#MuseumFromHome with Academy @ Home! Whether you’re searching for STEM activities for the kids or just want to keep tabs on your favorite Academy creatures, we've curated an eclectic array of science-centric games, videos, and DIY projects to help you stay learning and engaged, wherever you are. Watch: Our video collections are optimized for K-12, … Continue reading "Cal Academy of Sciences at Home | Online"
Find out more »NASA at Home | Online
Note: While the NASA Gift Shop is closed, parents, caregivers, kids and educators can still enjoy the fun activities, STEM at HOME for grades K-4. Explore STEM Resources for grades K-12. This web page separates the information according to grades. One of my favorites: 'Star Wars' Fact or Fiction Quiz Do you know more about … Continue reading "NASA at Home | Online"
Find out more »Oakland Museum of California at Home | Online
While OMCA may be closed, we are committed to doing what we do best—staying connected with our community. We realize what a hard time this is and are keeping you in our thoughts. Here, we'll be sharing videos exploring past exhibitions and events, educational resources for students and teachers, our favorite works from our collection, … Continue reading "Oakland Museum of California at Home | Online"
Find out more »The Exploratrium at Home | Online
Note: While the Exploratorium is closed, parents, caregivers, kids and educators can still enjoy the fun activities. Dive in and see what you discover. Learning Toolbox: Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for your virtual classroom or learning together at home. Digital Teaching Boxes: lessons, activities, assessments, and inexpensive supplies for … Continue reading "The Exploratrium at Home | Online"
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What’s in the Box? | SJPL | Online
Join us every Tuesday morning with your preschooler for an indoor guessing game. Kids will work together to guess what items are hidden in a box, then learn cool and interesting facts about those items. This fun and interactive program will get kids up and moving, problem-solving and getting ready for kindergarten as they work … Continue reading "What’s in the Box? | SJPL | Online"
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Family Storytime | SJPL | Online
Family Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. This fun and interactive program will get kids up and moving as they interact and socialize with their peers. Join us after storytime for Stay … Continue reading "Family Storytime | SJPL | Online"
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Yoga for Beginners | SJPL | Online
Join the Edenvale Branch Library for a free series of Yoga classes suitable for beginners. Please dress comfortably. Classes are taught by a certified local yoga instructor. Registration is limited and you will receive a Zoom link and password before each class. For privacy, attendees will be given the opportunity to change their displayed name … Continue reading "Yoga for Beginners | SJPL | Online"
Find out more »3:00 pm
The Tech Challenge | SJPL | Online
The Tech At Home Challenge is an engineering design program for students. Participants, will spend the hour using common household items to build and create. The activity is geared towards children 5 and up, but we welcome all ages. Join us Tuesdays after lunch for this fun program series. 7/21 - Earthquakes 7/28 - Ball … Continue reading "The Tech Challenge | SJPL | Online"
Find out more »5:00 pm
Magical Chinese Characters: Calligraphy for Kids | SJPL | Online
Introductory Chinese course for children 5-7 years old to learn the basics of Chinese characters through calligraphy and drawing. After the class, children should be able to recognize and draw a few Chinese characters, understand the evolution of these characters from its original hieroglyphs, and understand that a Chinese character can be composed of simpler … Continue reading "Magical Chinese Characters: Calligraphy for Kids | SJPL | Online"
Find out more »Math Olympiad Club | SJPL | Online
Prepare for the most prestigious math competition, or get better at mathematics! Children ages 8-11 will learn how to solve difficult math problems that prepare them for math competitions in middle school. Through guided instruction and practice using real competition math problems, participants will learn how to break down problems and solve them step-by-step. This … Continue reading "Math Olympiad Club | SJPL | Online"
Find out more »8:00 pm
Discount Movie Night | West Wind Concord
Come and enjoy some music, games and movies for the whole family! Enjoy the evening at West Wind Drive In in Concord and San Jose hosts discount movie nights on Tuesday. Gates open at 6 pm and first feature generally starts at 8 pm. Admission: $5.50 (adults 12 years+), $1.75 (5-11 years). Regular admission is … Continue reading "Discount Movie Night | West Wind Concord"
Find out more »Discount Movie Night | West Wind San Jose
Come and enjoy some music, games and movies for the whole family! Enjoy the evening at West Wind Drive In in Concord and San Jose hosts discount movie nights on Tuesday. Gates open at 6 pm and first feature generally starts at 8 pm. Admission: $5.50 (adults 12 years+), $1.75 (5-11 years). Regular admission is … Continue reading "Discount Movie Night | West Wind San Jose"
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