Check out these virtual gallery tours, provided by the Agora Gallery.
Google Arts & Culture - Free Museum, Gallery & Institution Tours
Google has put together a list of art collections, offering
“2,000 Collections From 80 Countries at Your Fingertips from Museums, galleries, and institutions around the world”
Virtual Art Classes
This organization in Elk Grove offers lots of paid virtual classes starting at $36. View them all here!
Build a Furniture Fort
This is so fun - Ikea has released free plans to create furniture forts at home! These plans include what you need and how to assemble your forts.
Free Projects & Videos
Follow Trisha Zemp, Stop motion artist and co-founder of @golden.coil, on Instagram for fun projects and videos for kids!
12 Famous Museums And Galleries You Can Visit Virtually From Your Own Couch
“Google's collection includes such cultural giants as the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, and the British Museum in London. To make sure that you don't miss the opportunity to "visit" them, Bored Panda has made you a list of 12 world-famous galleries that you can now take virtual tours of.”
Free Recycling and Upcycling Art Ideas
“Find inspiration in the recycle bin as you learn how to make musical instruments from flower pots, gargoyles from coffee trays and relief carvings from drywall. These lesson plans and ideas will inspire you to reduce, reuse and recycle!”
Sign up for an REI Virtual Event!
Our friends at REI have lots of virtual events to choose from, and the list continues to grow!
REI also has a YouTube channel with SO many different playlists to explore - everything from Ski and Snowboard Tuning to Camping Recipes.
We hope you enjoy!
DIY Guide: How to Build a Darkroom at Home
Home Advisor has a list of at home DIY guides, including how to build a darkroom at home!
Photography for Kids
Free Outdoor Art Videos
“From building rock sculptures to creating collages made from organic materials, many artists incorporate nature into their work. This summer, encourage your students to explore the elements of art while in the great outdoors. Learn about line, shape, color, and texture while painting with water on the sidewalk, making flower collages, and creating sculptures on the playground.”
Egg in Vinegar Experiment | Ages 5-8
“This experiment allows you to see how two common household materials react — eggshell and vinegar. When these materials come in contact, a (safe) chemical reaction takes place and creates new compounds. This easy experiment is great for children to do on their own, and fun to observe how the egg changes over time.”
Ages 5-8
Hot Ice Hand Warmers | Ages 8-16
“Keep your hands warm with this hot ice experiment you can do at home! OK, so it's not really ice, but it really does keep your hands warm. And it's an easy (and safe) experiment you can do in your own kitchen. All you need is baking soda and vinegar to create a little chemistry experiment that comes handy in the cold winter.”
Ages 8-16
Plant Light Maze | Ages 9-16
“Have you ever noticed how plants grow toward the light? Build this simple light maze, and watch the plant grow around the obstacles to reach the light! Try experimenting with different mazes and see how the plant reacts. Can your plant complete its maze?”
Ages 9-16
Tic-Tac-Toe on the Go! | Ages 8+
Gumdrop Engineering
“From Lincoln Logs to Legos, the love of kids building their own structures stands the test of time. Using basic engineering coupled with creativity, kids can use this gumdrop engineering project to make their imaginations come to life while also improving dexterity and motor skills. In the past, we have used blocks and clay to make structures. Why not some holiday-themed candy for this STEM activity? Gumdrops provide the perfect building block for this creative idea.”
Craft Stick Chain Reaction Experiment | Ages 5-16
Craft Stick Chain Reaction Experiment
”Chain reactions are amazing displays of energy. When everything is set up right, one little tap can cause a cascade of action, like a single domino knocking over a chain of thousands. Try this experiment to make a huge chain reaction out of just a few craft sticks!”
Ages 5-16
Egg Drop Experiment | Ages 9-16
Egg Drop Experiment
”How can you get an egg to drop without breaking it? Change the way it drops with this awesome egg drop experiment!”
Ages 9-16
Box Toss | Ages 8+
”Inspired by the game of Corn Hole, this simple tossing contest uses recycled cardboard boxes (or KiwiCo crates!) Set up in the backyard and see who gets the most points. For tossing objects, try whiffle balls, ping pong balls or even walnuts!”
Ages 8+
Egg Geodes | Ages 9-16
”Have you ever grown your own crystal geodes? Try this egg experiment and grow your very own borax crystals in a shell! Experiment with different borax concentrations and see how big your crystals can grow.”
Ages 9-16