Georgia Bikes is looking out for those of you who are taking to you bike during this quarantine season.
They’ve put together a Teaching Bike Safety at Home resource page for parents, guardians, & caregivers to share with kids.
Check it out to prevent injuries that could place demands on already burdened healthcare providers and emergency responders.
Learn more here.
FREE online Ocean School for kids who are stuck at home during COVID-19 & looking for ways to learn beyond their assigned school work
Weeks of daily online educational videos followed by a student activity to capture learning for each weekday.
See it here.
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The Atlanta Shakespeare Company Education Department is making their 2019-2020 touring available FOR FREE online through May 22, 2020.
To receive post-performance quiz assignments and answer keys that can be conveniently formatted in Google Classroom, please email katigrace@shakespearetavern.com.
View the performances here.
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Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta is now offering free online workshops, museum tours & puppet shows — all FREE from your own home.
Center for Puppetry Arts expanded their Digital Learning platform to include live streaming, and it’s all for FREE. So now you can enjoy curriculum-based workshops and Digital Learning interactive puppet shows online. Just jump onto to Center for Puppetry Arts Facebook page here to see streaming live.
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Every weekday, National Geographic will offer online Explorer Classroom connecting students live with National Geographic Explorers.
Events are free and open to the public. Register for a chance at one of six on-camera spots to ask explorers your questions face to face.
Details & full line-up schedule here.
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Running out of at-home ideas during this COVID-19 social distancing?
Telfair Museums’ Education Studio Programs Manager, Kip Bradley, shares a few tips and tricks for introducing your children to sketchbooking while they’re at home here.
Feel free to share your kids’ sketches on Telfair Museums Facebook page here.
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Amazing Educational Resources is a big spreadsheet of tools/programs/services that usually cost money but are being offered for free (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) with info on subject and grade level.
Find it here.
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Below is a guest post from Two Sisters Travel
It’s no secret that we’re in the midst of unprecedented times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly everyone worldwide is feeling the impact of this outbreak.
While we fully understand the need to restrict travel to save lives, we also understand the disappointment and stress of interrupted travel plans.
Currently, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are closed through March 31, 2020. Disney Cruise Line has cancelled all sailings through and departing on April 12, 2020.
As a full service travel agency, Two Sisters Travel, has spent the last 3 weeks working nearly around the clock to get clients back home and rescheduling long-awaited vacations, honeymoons & destination weddings for our valued clients.
We’re now offering FREE professional travel advice to anyone that has an interrupted Disney vacation that was booked directly with Disney Destinations. We can help you navigate the options to modify your travel plans. We’ll assist you with sorting through future travel timeframes & itineraries to consider rescheduling your vacation. Or assist you with understanding the confusing options for refunds and future travel credits.
Our agency offers FREE concierge travel planning service for all Disney Destinations assisting our clients with dining reservations, Fastpass recommendations, park touring suggestions, cruise shore excursions, and so much more.
If you’ve found yourself with cancelled Disney vacation plans and need assistance please email tara@twosisterstravelco.com or call 843-284-3241. We’re here to help anyone we can during these challenging times.
The above is a guest post from Two Sisters Travel
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Camp Moon River (CMR) at Savannah Country Day School is currently scheduled to operate as planned for Summer 2020.
Camp Moon River is a full-day, traditional-style, summer day camp with an “overnight feel” for rising Kindergarten – 8th-grade children. Optional extended care available.
Sports & Games. Drama. Campfires. Arts & Crafts. Tie Dye. GAGA. Waterslides. This Savannah summer camp has it all – plus Camp Moon River is ACA Accredited and screen-free.
Campers can attend one week or all six sessions of Camp Moon River.
Register online here.
Questions? Email campmoonriver@savcds.org, or call 912-961-8859.
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Virtual Services at Savannah Educational Consultants
Savannah Educational Consultants will now offer virtual services – including for college counseling, tutoring, test prep & more – because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
If you’re interested in services or want more information, please call 912-238-9552.
Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave.
Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406
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Kindermusik Savannah with 88 Keys Piano is giving away a whole month of free virtual classes to one child in April 2020!
Entry is open to 0-7 year olds and one winner will be chosen on March 31 2020.
Enter your child at kindermusikwith88keys.com. Bonus for April is that all Kindermusik children can attend UNLIMITED classes each week. This is a new perk while Kindermusik Savannah’s classes are virtual.
New to Kindermusik? Your first class is free! Contact Kindermusik today to enjoy the magic of Kindermusik right from your very own home. Thrilling, healthy, safe, social…it’s Kindermusik virtual classes.
Private music lessons
Private instrument lessons are still happening for children 6+. Join instructors over the computer for one on one tutoring by caring and dedicated music teachers. First 15 min trial lesson is free. Text “LESSONS” to 912-432-5885 if your child is interested in studying the piano, violin, guitar, banjo, mandolin, or ukulele.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Your kids can participate in a free online childrens’ bookfest via Scholastic Home Base on 3-5PM Thurs. April 2, 2020.
During that time, several authors will engage online during specific time slots.
Find author schedule here.
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You might be isolated during this COVID-19 crisis, but you’re not alone.
Author & artist Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Willems is author & artist of such favorites as Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and all the adventures of Elephant and Piggie.
Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Grab some paper and pencils, pens, or crayons and join Mo to explore ways of writing and making together. If you post your art to social media, be sure to hashtag it with #MoLunchDoodles!
New episodes will be posted each weekday here at 1PM and then remain online to be streamed afterwards. Check back each weekday here for new LUNCH DOODLES.
Questions? Send them to Willems via email: LUNCHDOODLES@kennedy-center.org
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Online storytimes with illustrators, celebrities
*Oliver Jeffers, illustrator of many books including The Day the Crayons Quit, reads his works on Instagram Live at 2PM @oliverjeffers
*Josh Gad—a.k.a Olaf—reads books aloud on Twitter and Instagram Live @joshgad
*Dan Santat has an online “Santat survival school for the pandemic” on Instagram @dsantat
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Add this to your list of online learning for kids during the COVID-19 school closures: FOOVENTURES – which connects kids online with the animals of Oatland Island Wildlife Center via Facebook Live!
This FREE online kids’ nature virtual program will be live at 11AM on weekdays via the Friends of Oatland Island Facebook page here.
FREE & open to kids of all ages.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center is closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Children’s Museum of Atlanta started a new FREE virtual program called #CMAatHome.
Each weekday at 11AM, the Museum will provide an interactive activity, vocabulary list, song list or book recommendation to help parents and kids stay engaged with education. Additional programming is expected to launch in the coming days, including live singing and story time with the Imaginators, Q&A sessions with Professor Labcoat and more.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta is temporarily closed but will continue to serve as a beacon of learning through the power of play, with activities continuing on digital platforms until the Museum is able to resume its regular onsite programming schedule.
Find the free virtual program online at childrensmuseumatlanta.org/blog or by following #CMAatHome on Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter
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Riverbanks Zoo & Garden will offer weekday free e-learning for kids starting Thurs. March 19 2020.
Riverbanks is temporarily closed to guests, but kids can still experience new adventures at the Zoo and Garden through Z-Learning–the wilder side of E-Learning.
Each weekday at 10AM beginning Thurs. March 19, Riverbanks will bring the Zoo and Garden right to you through Facebook features including live interactions, behind-the-scenes peeks, fun too-cute-to-handle, plus an activity you can do right at home.
Z-Learning offers children, families and our community a new way to explore the Zoo and Garden while creating connections and inspiring action that will have a lasting impact on conservation.
Click here to join Riverbanks on Facebook and discover Z-Learning at Riverbanks each weekday at 10AM.
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It’s allergy season.
SouthCoast Health allergy experts give the 101 on allergies in the Savannah area here including:
how to manage allergy symptoms.
what are the different types of pollen
how to avoid allergies
Learn more here.
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UPDATE: THIS CAMP IS NOW CANCELLED FOR SUMMER 2020. Details here.
Summer Camp 2020 Applications for Oatland Island Summer Camp in Savannah are available here.
Weekly summer camps will be offered June 1-July 17 2020, Monday-Friday 9AM-3PM. Earliest drop-off is 8:30AM. (Extended care offered 3-5PM). For rising kindergarteners through rising 8th graders,
Cost: $145 for each week of camp.
Find the weekly camp programs here.
Questions? Contact Summer Camp Coordinator Pam Hewatt at (912) 395-1513 or via email pam.hewatt@sccpss.com
Oatland Island Wildlife Center
711 Sandtown Rd.
Savannah, GA 31410
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Camp Moon River in Savannah for Summer 2020
WE WANT S’MORE Camp Moon River!
CMR 2020 Weeks for K-8
There are 7 Weeks of CMR and 6 Sessions due to the 2-week session on June 15 2020
Week 1: 6/1/20 – 6/5/20 Summer Fun Week
Week 2: 6/8/20 – 6/12/20 Destination Fun Week
Weeks 3/4: 6/15/19 – 6/26/20 2-week Moon River Madness w/ optional field trip
Week 5: 7/6/20 – 7/10/20 Summer Fun Week
Week 6: 7/13/20 – 7/17/20 Destination Fun Week
Week 7: 7/20/20 – 7/24/20 Summer Fun Week
Camp Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Extended Care Available: Morning Wait- 7:30-8:30AM, After Care- 4:30-5:30PM
CMR Features: (some variation according to session): Sports & Games, Drama, Arts & Crafts (Daily & Weekly Choice), GAGA, Waterslides, Talent Shows, Lip Sync Contests, Trivia Competitions, Camper Led Play, Moon River Madness All Camp Competition, Nature Walks, Minute to Win It, Field Trips, Weekly Campfires & Tie Dye
CMR is screen-free.
ACA Accredited
Register online here.
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Moss & Marsh in Savannah will offer FREE DIY fun activities for the kids online to help during self-quarantine.
Two FREE live workshops on Moss & Marsh Facebook page.
Batik Painting Tues. March 24 2020 at 11AM
Felt Bowl Thurs. March 26 2020 at 11AM
Materials needed for Batik Painting Thurs. March 24, 11 AM & Felt Bowl Thurs. March 26, 11AM
BATIK PAINTING 3/24 11AM
Learn to create a resist-dyed painting with glue!
Materials needed:
• 2 colors of fabric paints, acrylic paint or RIT dye. Find a recipe to make your own fabric paint here.
• Cotton or rayon item (must be pre-washed) – tea towel, fabric, dress, tote bag, endless options!
• Paintbrush
• Stencil
• Glue stick and/or liquid glue
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FELT BOWL 3/26 11AM
Using wool roving, create your own felted bowl!
Materials needed:
• Wool roving (Available at Hobby Lobby or Amazon)
• An Orange
• Pantyhose
• Ziploc bag
• Soap
• Scissors
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Individualized Tutoring Support @ Savannah Educational Consultants
Savannah Educational Consultants offers tutoring for all ages and grade levels and in all subjects. SEC also offer specialized tutoring for the SAT and ACT.
Tutoring includes:
One-to-one weekly instruction with a dedicated tutor
Specialized Reading Intervention, including Orton-Gillingham and Lindmood-Bell
Small group tutoring sessions available
If you are interested in services or want more information, please call 912-238-9552.
Savannah Educational Consultants
130 Tibet Ave., Suite 103
Savannah, GA 31406
Find on Facebook here.
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Practicing social distancing, but need an outlet where your little one can still have fun and learn with others in a group setting? Join a Kindermusik Savannah class!
For the safety of all of Kindermusik Savannah’s families and children during these challenging times, Kindermusik with 88 Keys has opted to go virtual, and STILL deliver the same engaging experience you’ve come to know and love.
First trial class is free. Text “VIRTUAL” to 912-432-5885 and you’ll get an invitation to join in for a class of your choice. Kindermusik Savannah offers classes for ages 0-7: weekday and weekend options available.
While many things are uncertain in today’s times, Kindermusik Savannah is privileged to be able to give families a way to still provide the stability and routine that their children still crave and need. Join in the fun today! kindermusikwith88keys.com
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Telfair Museums’ Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, Telfair Academy and the Jepson Center are closed through March 31 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But kids can take a virtual tour of the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters in Savannah
Take the tour here.
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Royce Learning Center in Savannah will offer an array of summer programs for Summer 2020 including Summer School, Enrichment Camp, Study Skills & Tutoring.
Summer School
A five-week summer school program for students who need to strengthen academic skills. This is an
excellent opportunity to refresh skills and prepare for the new school year. Small classes focus on
Reading, Writing, English and Mathematics. Students will be assigned modified homework assignments
each day.
June 8 – July 9 l 8:30am – 12:00pm Monday – Thursday
Pre-Testing Dates: Wednesday, June 3 & Thursday, June 4 l 9am – 12pm
Tuition*: $ 925 (does not include $75 Registration Fee)
Need Based Scholarships Available
*Early drop-off is available for an additional charge.
For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047
Learn more here.
Enrichment Camp
A five-week afternoon enrichment camp experience that can be enjoyed on its own, or in conjunction
with our Summer School or Tutoring Programs. We will focus on character building, communication and
social skills along with time for summer reading lists, games, team building and more.
June 8 – July 9 l 12 pm to 4 pm Monday – Thursday
Tuition*: $125 week l $575 for 5 weeks
Registration Fee: $50* (waived if enrolled in other Summer Programs)
*Late pick-up is available for an additional charge
For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047
Learn more here.
Study Skills
Study Skills is a program designed to help students in 6th – 12th grades learn to study efficiently and
effectively, leading to greater success in school.
– Identifying Learning Styles – Improving Grades
– Note Taking Skills – Test-Taking Strategies
– Studying Online Material – Reading Strategies
– Study Habits and Techniques – Listening Skills
– Following Directions – Memory Applications & Techniques
– Assignment Preparation and Setup – How to Study a Chapter
– Time Management & Organization Skills
June 22 – 25 2pm – 5pm
Tuition*: $ 200 / Session (does not include $50 Registration Fee)
For more information or to enroll, Contact Sally Greenberg at (912) 354-4047
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Tutoring
Offering one-to-one tutoring for students of all ages throughout the Summer months.
Monday – Saturday, Year Round
Tuition: $55/Hour
Testing Fee: $100 (when not included in contract)
Registration Fee: *75
Need Based Scholarships Available
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Online viewing of the bird nest cam at The Landings can provide live entertainment for those self-quarantined & looking to escape Disney Plus.
These cameras follow ospreys nesting beside the Palmetto golf course at The Landings on Skidaway Island in Savannah.
This year, the ospreys are using a nest built by cam operators and volunteers in fall 2019, after the old nest tree, which died, had to be cut down.
The female laid an egg on March 8 2020 and another March 11 2020. Update: As of April 21, all three eggs have hatched.
Watch here.
Or you can watch here via the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Web site.
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