As parents nationwide try to find new ways to keep their children engaged in learning, help comes — at no cost — from a familiar and beloved source (and Laura’s absolute favorite beagle): Snoopy! Peanuts Worldwide is offering free educational materials that give students from Kindergarten through eighth grade the chance to develop their STEM, language arts, and social studies skills with the help of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the whole Peanuts Gang. [Read more…] about How About Homeschooling With Snoopy…and The Rest Of The Peanuts Gang
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Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books
Room to Read, a global organization focused on children’s literacy and girls’ education, has released a library of celebrity read-aloud videos alongside hundreds of free digitized children’s books, available for the first time publicly. The released materials will help children continue to develop the skill and habit of reading, despite school closures. [Read more…] about Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie Offers Virtual Tours
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary is a place of refuge for abused or neglected farmed animals. Rescued residents include cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens, horses, goats, sheep, ducks, and a llama. These beautiful residents were rescued from horrific situations including abuse and neglect cases, factory farms, religious rituals, slaughterhouse-bound trucks, bankrupt farms, and more. They were left with nowhere to turn and would have been slaughtered if they hadn’t been saved. [Read more…] about Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in Erie Offers Virtual Tours
See Your Name in Lights! Paramount Theatre Sponsors Coloring Contest
Have you ever wanted to see your name in lights? Well, here’s your chance, thanks to Denver’s Paramount Theatre. Just get your creativity and crayons ready for its coloring page contest. Enter for a chance to have your name on Paramount Theatre’s marquee and get a personal tour of the downtown theatre. (Can you imagine the selfie? So many jealous followers!) [Read more…] about See Your Name in Lights! Paramount Theatre Sponsors Coloring Contest
Denver Post Looking For All Artists To Create Colorado Coloring Pages — Earn $100
That doodle you’ve been messing around with at the kitchen table may be worth money. Even more so, if is has a Colorado tinge to it. The Denver Post knows the local artist community has been hit hard financially. They also know lots of families are bored. So what do you do? You sponsor an art contest, of course. Helping two causes at one time…what a colorful idea! [Read more…] about Denver Post Looking For All Artists To Create Colorado Coloring Pages — Earn $100
Dolly Parton Reads Bedtime Stories To Your Kids
Parents working 9 to 5 from home now have some extra help come bedtime. Starting Thursday, April 2, Dolly Parton (a.k.a. “The Book Lady”) will read-aloud bedtime stories to the kiddos in a new virtual series called “Goodnight with Dolly”. This 10-week series will focus on comforting and reassuring children stuck at home. It will be streamed on Facebook Live every Thursday at 5 p.m. Mountain Time. [Read more…] about Dolly Parton Reads Bedtime Stories To Your Kids
YMCA of Metro Denver Offers Free Childcare
(Note: You do not need to be a member, to take advantage of the generous offer.) In partnership with the State Emergency Childcare Collaborative, the YMCA of Metro Denver is offering FREE full-day childcare. The program is for critical use only — for first responders, medical personnel or essential workers who need childcare to be able to work and support their family. During this program, kids will enjoy arts, crafts, fun and games, movies and supervision from experienced, expert staff. [Read more…] about YMCA of Metro Denver Offers Free Childcare
Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’
Play has the power to teach, to grow and to help us laugh. Mattel Playroom is a new, FREE online resource which features activities and content from the company’s iconic portfolio of brands including American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends and more, along with play-from-home information and tips, for parents and caregivers to encourage kids to keep playing. [Read more…] about Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’
Comcast Launches Free ‘Xfinity Education Destination’ To Help Kids Learn
Comcast joins the list of companies ramping up their educational programming with nearly 2,000 hours of programming and thousands of FREE titles now available to Xfinity video customers. The collection is a joint effort with Common Sense Media, a leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families whose trusted age-based ratings and reviews are integrated into Xfinity on Demand. [Read more…] about Comcast Launches Free ‘Xfinity Education Destination’ To Help Kids Learn
Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors
Here’s another company hoping to make it just a wee bit easier for parents and caregivers by keeping kids occupied and engaged during their extended time at home. Play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. has launched Bring Home the Fun. You can explore the new website for family-focused resources, including tips for family playtime, activity challenges to keep kids occupied, ideas for using games and toys to stimulate kids’ brains, and suggestions on how to cope with increased emotional stress. [Read more…] about Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors
More Added! Live Stream For Kids Including Denver Zoo Virtual Safari, Lincoln Center Popup Classroom, Music Classes and More
Most kids will be home from school for several weeks. Children’s book authors are rising to the occasion, presenting free online story times, where they read their books out loud. This is a unique opportunity for kids to get to know their favorite author (or a new one.) In addition, other organizations will be offering some live streaming activities for kids. [Read more…] about More Added! Live Stream For Kids Including Denver Zoo Virtual Safari, Lincoln Center Popup Classroom, Music Classes and More
Denver Zoo ‘Virtual Safari’ Lets You Visit Every Day For Free
Denver Zoo may not be open to guests, but its animal care team is still busy at work caring for its nearly 3,000 animals. And now the Zoo has a way for animal lovers of all ages to stay connected and virtually visit the popular attraction. Zoo to You: Virtual Safari will be updated daily with new animal videos, wildlife-themed activities and other ideas that individuals and families can do at home. [Read more…] about Denver Zoo ‘Virtual Safari’ Lets You Visit Every Day For Free
Throw a Netflix Party With Friends & Family
First, we must remind you — you should not be having any parties or gatherings of any kind, right now. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t hang out with friends and enjoy the latest must-watch movie, show or series on Netflix. And there’s lots from which to choose. Thanks to technology, you can all still watch the same show at the same time — just online. [Read more…] about Throw a Netflix Party With Friends & Family
AARP Offers Free Online Games & Quizzes — Open To All
Are you a little bored? Everyone loves playing games, no matter their age. Even though the organization is intended for those 50 or older, AARP offers lots of online games for all to enjoy, including Mahjongg, solitaire, word and arcade games. Even within each category, there are multiple versions of each game. There are lots of options to bust the boredom blues, without spending a dime. [Read more…] about AARP Offers Free Online Games & Quizzes — Open To All
Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways For 2020 Season
Note: With the baseball season being postponed by several weeks, the dates we have published may change. We’ll do our best to update when more details become available. The complete Coors Field experience usually includes a hot dog, popcorn or peanuts, an ice-cold beer or soft drink and a souvenir. Part of the fun of going to watch the Colorado Rockies play ball is when they offer a special giveaway or promo on select game days. And it’s much more than just bobbleheads and baseball cards. This season, they’re giving away something for every fan, including ticket deals, flags, t-shirts, $1 hot dogs, lunch bags, hats and more on specific game days. [Read more…] about Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways For 2020 Season
