The Rubik’s Cube is a versatile puzzle whose tactile nature and complexity make it fun and interesting to all ages and experience levels; it can also enhance problem-solving and mathematical skills. But did you know that Rubik’s Cubes can also be a source of creative and artistic play? Join mathematician and math educator Lauren Rose as we design and construct beautiful patterns with Rubik’s Cubes. No previous experience with Rubik’s Cubes is assumed, and anyone between the ages of 9 and 99 will enjoy this unique, hands-on workshop.

WHEN: Friday, April 10th | 6:30pm

PRICE: Free

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Family Fridays is designed to bring families together to enjoy a diverse array of engaging mathematical activities, promoting interest and enthusiasm among kids and adults alike. The activities are designed so that all attendees, regardless of age, can participate on an equal footing.

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Social City is offering fun and engaging online classes developed to enhance your child’s play skills, language skills and social/emotional skills through music and play! Developmentally appropriate skills are introduced, and incorporated into fun and interactive activities, songs, books, puppet shows and language based games. Classes are developed by certified speech-language therapists who specialize in pragmatic language & social skills and are led by a music specialist.

AGES: 2 & 3 year olds (younger and older children are welcome) WHEN: Classes will run on Saturdays at 10:00am, Mondays at 4:00pm, Thursdays at 4:00pm starting April 4th 2020

PRICE: $10.00

How to register: Email SocialCityZoom@gmail.com with your child’s full name, DOB, and the class(es) you would like to register for. A zoom link will be sent to your email prior to your scheduled class time.

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Staying in is certainly a challenging task for New Yorkers. Amid the coronavirus outbreak, we've had no choice but to make the most out of our time in. Although it has been an adjustment—and then some—there is a silver lining: Some of the best kids' movies 2020 has in store will now be available early, so your little film buffs can catch up with their favorite characters right from the couch.

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This is the golden age of podcasts, and the selection for kids has never been better! The best podcasts for kids will spark imaginations, or teach new ideas, or make kids laugh so hard they snort apple juice out of their nostrils. Sometimes, a podcast like Wow in the World will accomplish all three!

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I set about creating household object challenges for kids; to invite children to learn by doing and incorporate the concepts articulated by Daniel Pink on Think!

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An updated Tik Tok Dance Compilation.

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Dance Tutorial for Arana Grande - 7 Rings from one of my Kids Beginner hip hop classes - choreography by Mihran Kirakosian.

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JK Rowlings has created a Harry Potter at home experience to bring Harry Potter to families virtually.

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Learn to code online! Code.org provides free K-12 computer science lessons and games to help students learn how to code at an earlier age. Code.org is supported by tech company donors, including Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft and many more.

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CoolMath.com offers online math games that help students ages 3+ with basic math lessons, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, money and more.

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TheKidzPage.com is the perfect online resource for parents and teachers who are looking for word games, coloring activities and puzzles to try with their students. Check out their printable section for off-line activity sheets as well.

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How Stuff Works is a comprehensive articles-based site that introduces and informs on a variety of topics like culture, science, money, technology and more. Games, quizzes, and videos are also available to supplement the articles.

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Fun Brain is designed for pre-K to 8th grade students to explore topics in math and reading through fun videos and games.

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Welcome to Mondays with Michelle Obama! Join Michelle in a reading of one of her favorite children’s books, “The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

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Here is a link to virtual zoo tours, zookeeper talks, storytime with animals and animal meet-and-greets.

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Have you tuned in for a live #KCCouchConcerts performance yet? Join us Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays as we stream artists from their homes to yours in a new series from Millennium Stage.

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Join us everyday for 45 - 60 minutes of kid-friendly yoga, breath work, relaxation techniques, a special 5 minute Savasana (snuggle/rest time) and then a special craft or surprise at the end of every class!

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CNN's Erica Hill and Dr. Sanjay Gupta partner with Sesame Street to explain the ABC's of coronavirus in a town hall for parents and kids.

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Incredible resources for Teaching/Living Pesach in an online reality. You can find ideas for communal engagement, ideas for students and families, links to seder songs and more using this link.

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"This year, we have the opportunity to teach our students not only some Torah, but the how of sharing it. Consider spending time teaching your students how to lead a conversation around a topic at their table. Teaching students the art of conversation and facilitation skills can be a game changer for any seder, especially since so many of us will be having different sedarim than we have had in the past. Consider showing a clip like this about how to lead a conversation.

Discussion Questions:

What kinds of conversations make you want to listen and participate?

What does the facilitator do or not do?

What kinds of moments make you feel like “wow, that was really interesting” afterwards?"

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Urchatz/Karpas source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/225294?lang=bi

Arami Oved Avi source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/225483?lang=bi

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An Upper West Side couple, Kristina Hanford and Kyle Reilly, have launched a virtual babysitting service which is employing out of work Broadway performers.

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Joey Weisenberg, founder of Hadar's Rising Song Institute, just released an extensive resource collection of hundreds of online instructional videos and tutorials on nusach, nigunim, musical-spiritual leadership, and more. He's truly a masterful instructor; if diving deeper into this arena is something you are interested in, this is a great place to start.

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Join Mara M. Zimmerman, CYT, CHS as she leads you in a 30 minute virtual yoga class with a special focus on mental well-being and mindfulness.

Take the time to calm your mind and strengthen your body.

Tuesday, April 7, 4pm to 4:30pm CDT

Tuesday, April 21, 4pm to 4:30pm CDT

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You know your kids. We know media and tech. Together we can build a digital world where our kids can thrive. Families and teachers everywhere trust Common Sense for expert reviews, objective advice, helpful tools, and so much more.

Posted 5/4/2020

Whether due to COVID-19 or some other unforeseen event, families may find themselves suddenly in the position of educating their kids at home. This can seem daunting or even overwhelming. Here are some strategies to help your family survive, and perhaps even thrive, in this situation.

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We've all heard expressions and stats that just seem to "make sense," so we don't bother to check them out. It turns out there are a lot of misconceptions floating around. We're here to break down a few examples of what we like to call "B.S." That's...Bad Science! Go to this page to see popular myths (with video explanations) exposed!

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Even though the Museum of Modern Art remains temporarily closed during the city-wide shutdown, the famed destination launched a programming series called The Museum from Home. That's right: The best modern art museum in the world is available right from your couch. From guided tours led by world-renowned curators to projects that will bring out the little Jackson Pollock in your kid, MoMA is going virtual.

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The international professional organization for authors and illustrations of books for children and young adults. Check out their Digital Directory of Fun Activities for Kids.

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Choose from a selection of printable puzzles below or go to the interactive menu for a choice of puzzles and games to play online, including Crosswords, Word Search puzzles, Number puzzles, Wordplay, Logic puzzles, Brainteasers, Animal Rhymes, Sodoku puzzles for kids.

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The Scholastic Learn at Home website requires no password and is open freely to all, on any device. They are designed to limit the need for printing and allow students to learn independently or with their families.

Also: Teaching Our World: The Coronavirus

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PBS Kids is a great online learning option for K-12 students who love interactive content, including sing-along videos, TV series, games, virtual lessons and more. You can also download their PBS Kids Video app for live-tv streaming.

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What could be cooler than learning about animals? On National Geographic Kids, students of all ages can enjoy science experiments, animal watch cameras and a ton of activities to keep them busy for hours.

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Learning Games for Kids is all about games that can teach students about a variety of topics and subjects. Game lovers will be thrilled.

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