FALL 2020 EDITION

Looking for something fun and educational to do with your child? Or are you a homeschooling family? Here are some of our picks for learning fun from organizations in New Hampshire and beyond. The best part is that most of the activities listed here are free.

ACTIVITIES, VIDEOS AND FAMILY FUN

Belknap Mill

www.belknapmill.org

Fun virtual activities involving history lessons, theater and more.

Children's Museum of NH

www.childrens-museum.org

Go to Facebook or YouTube for videos, activities and more.

Currier Museum of Art

www.currier.org/currier-from-home

Engage with the museum from home through various art activities and videos for all ages.

Mount Washington Observatory

www.mountwashington.org

Science in the Mountains is a free year-round, virtual lecture program. Join Mount Washington Observatory staff each month as they bring experts from across the fields of weather, climate and beyond to your home screen.

New Hampshire Audubon

www.nhaudubon.org

Visit the Audubon's Facebook page at 10 a.m. on Thursdays to see a weekly live-streaming event where Becky answers questions about what you are seeing in nature right now and what’s going on in the birding world around you. Other virtual education events also offered.

New Hampshire State Parks

https://blog.nhstateparks.org

Nature-based lesson plans created by the Student Conservation Association NH Corps. Lessons include worksheets, videos and crafts that focus on nature, stewardship, environment and more.

NH Theatre Project

www.nhtheatreproject.org

Storytelling and virtual book readings for kids and adults.

NH Fisher Cats

https://www.milb.com/new-hampshire/community/community-corner

Fun activities, at-home resources, community outreach and more. Be sure to check out the Lesson of the Day as part of the Virtual S.T.E.M. Day Series presented by SNHU.

Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids

https://www.almanac.com/kids

Free stories and cool activities to explore.

Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains

https://www.girlscoutsgwm.org

Virtual programs for both Girl Scouts and non-Scouts. Find more activities on its Facebook page.

Moose on the Loose

https://moose.nhhistory.org

Moose on the Loose is an upper elementary social studies curriculum.

Created by the New Hampshire Historical Society, it explores the Granite State’s history, economics, geography, and civic life, introducing elementary students to the state’s rich cultural heritage.

Remick Museum & Farm

www.remickmuseum.org

Virtual classroom videos: Even when you cannot travel to Remick, there are many ways you can connect to Earth’s systems and our farms and food — right from your own home.

SEE Science Center

www.see-sciencecenter.org

Video demonstrations and activities.

Seacoast Science Center

www.seacoastsciencecenter.org

New lessons, activities, and resources each week to support at-home learning, empower children to investigate nature, and help families find respite from today’s challenges.

Squam Lakes Association

www.squamlakes.org

Share Learn Adventure is a collection of videos, photos, activities, games, and prompts that inspire people to engage with, learn about, and explore a variety of nature topics.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

www.nhnature.org/resources

Enjoy nature at home with online learning experiences brought to you by the Science Center’s Naturalists.

Strawbery Banke Museum

strawberybankemuseum.wordpress.com/

This family-favorite living history museum is now offering virtual classroom activities and virtual tours.

Steve Blunt Singer/Storyteller

Find on Facebook

Activities and singalongs with the popular children’s entertainer Steve Blunt.

Sylvan Learning

www.sylvannation.com

Sign up for a free SylvanNation.com account, and you’ll find a bunch of new learning activities for your family like printable worksheets for elementary-school kids and writing resources for teens.

ALSO:

America’s Test Kitchen

www.americaastestkitchen.com

Your budding chef will find food and cooking-related activities, trivia, quizzes and kid-friendly recipes.

Barnes & Noble

www.barnesandnoble.com

Virtual story times are available through Barnes & Noble YouTube channel.

Billings Farm & Museum

www.billingsfarm.org/billings-farm-athome/

Billings Farm at Home brings farm animals, history, cooking, crafts and events home to families to experience every day.

Boston Bruins

www.nhl.com/bruins/academy/home-ice-activities

The Bruins Academy Home-Ice Activities kit is packed full of stayhome, kid-friendly activities to keep our younger fans active.

Boston Red Sox

www.redsox.com/homefun

Activities and worksheets, videos. Comic books starring Wally and Tessie.

Dadventures

www.hellodadventures.com

Family play and activities that kids can do on their own.

Family Tree Magazine

www.familytreemagazine.com/kids-genealogy

Genealogy activities and resources for kids including tips for interviewing a relative about family history and creating a time capsule.

HITN Learning

https://hitnlearning.org

HITN Learning is the resource department of the nonprofit Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network. HITN Learning makes entertaining and educational media that helps Hispanic children learn in two languages – English and Spanish.

New England Aquarium

www.neaq.org

While streaming live from the New England Aquarium, aquarists and trainers will share fascinating facts about their animals and answer any questions.

Scholastic

https://learnathome.scholastic.com

Projects to keep kids reading, thinking and growing for all ages; additional resources for parents.

Science News for Students

www.sciencenewsforstudents.org

Science News for Students is an award-winning online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate, topical science news to learners, parents and educators.

Sesame Street

www.sesamestreet.org/caring

Sesame Street has launched its Caring for Each Other initiative. Its goal is to support families and kids with brand new content and activities featuring your favorite Sesame Street characters. Go to www.sesamestreetincommunities.org for even more videos and learn-at-home resources.

UNICEF Kid Power

www.unicefkidpower.org

UNICEF Kid Power is a dance, yoga and activity video platform that helps students feel energized and empowered.

ONLINE CLASSES

NHPR

www.civics101podcast.org

Audio, activities, resources, and lessons to help kids stay engaged (or reengage) with civics.

NH PBS

www.nhpbs.org/education

New Hampshire PBS Educational Services provides outstanding media-rich programs, services, and resources to enhance learning outcomes for students, educators, and learners of all ages.

ALSO:

Khan Academy

www.khanacademy.org

Free lessons in math, science and humanities from kindergarten through the early years of college. Daily livestreams at 3 p.m. on Facebook and YouTube to support parents and students.

Museum of Science

www.mos.org/MOSatHome

STEM education tips, family STEM activities and daily live stream presentations. The Museum is also hosting webinars - check them out on Facebook.

National Geographic

www.nationalgeographic.org/education/classroom-resources

Lesson plans, maps and reference resources. Learn-at-home activities broken down by grade.

News Literacy Project

www.newslit.org

The News Literacy Project offers several resources and services for educators, including an online learning platform, a free weekly newsletter, professional development opportunities, a variety of classroom materials and more.

NewseumED

www.newseumed.org

Free access to thousands of lesson plans, videos, interactives and other tools related to history, the Constitution, media, voting and politics.

National Museum of American History

www.americanhistory.si.edu

Resources for teachers, online exhibitions and activities for kids.

Smithsonian

www.si.edu/kids

Fun stuff for kids and teens related to art, history and culture.

GET FIT

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

www.harvardpilgrim.org

Living Well at Home with Virtual Classes: Whether you are looking to shake it up, stretch it out, or get centered, we’ve got you covered with Zumba ®, Yoga, Guided Mindfulness, and Wellness sessions — now available to everyone. All classes via Zoom.

YMCA 360

www.ymca360.org

Ys have collaborated to create an on-demand healthy living network called YMCA 360 with programming for kids and families. Free for a limited time.

REMOTE LEARNING SUPPORT

NH Department of Education

www.education.nh.gov

VLACS

https://vlacs.org/parents/

Tips for parents and students needing help with remote learning.

Smithsonian Learning Lab

www.learninglab.si.edu/distancelearning

Resources and support to assist teachers, caregivers and students.

The Upper Room

www.urteachers.org

Support and resources for families, children and teens.