Activity List 2020
Weekly Activity List 2020! (Keep kids busy with these fun activities!)
August 3-9
1. Hear an encouraging story read by an actual astronaut in space!
https://storytimefromspace.com/astronaut-annie-2/
2. Learn to speak pirate or any of their other 70+ languages on Mango Languages!
https://learn.mangolanguages.com/pathway/from/en-US/to/en-arr/472/1/1
3. Check out these 5 minute art project ideas!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfUTNE44dbQ
4. Make some popsicles at home for those hot summer days!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLOqAZ7iQZg
5. Test out your paper airplane flying skills with these 5 designs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54noZe-0B1c
6. Take a walk outside and find some treasures to make a nature collage out of!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRwrrGmj9Hk
7. Use your cardboard boxes to create something new!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqWopILSq2o
August 10-16
1. Learn about other cultures food traditions, their history, and try out a new recipe with AtoZ World Food or AtoZ Food America!
https://www.relib.net/news-z-world-food-and-food-america
2. Make a creative mosaic using pieces of eggshells!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr5Wo-6sQMg
3. Check out one of our life skills books for boys and girls (ages 8 and up)!
“The Daring Book for Girls”
“The Dangerous Book for Boys”
4. Create your own bird kite!
http://krokotak.com/2017/06/simple-bird-kite/
5. Watch and learn about all the different animals at the San Diego Zoo through their live cams!
https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos
6. Make your own slushies at home!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syDc2MVsSMI
7. Press your own flowers to save your favorites or for decoration!
https://www.5minutesformom.com/114889/pressed-flowers-leaves-craft-ideas-for-kids/
August 17-23
1. Make your own Cactus Pet Rocks! These are made extra fun with googly eyes!
https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/pet-cactus-rocks/
2. Explore our selection of “Downloadables” for books, movies, magazines, and music online using your library card!
http://www.relib.net/download#music
3. Go on virtual tours of these famous museums and see all the beautiful artwork on display!
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
4. Try your hand at making Kinetic Sand in as many colors as you can!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yJ5i2qxJ4w
5. Art and Craft Projects for Tweens!
https://childhood101.com/art-craft-projects-for-tweens/
6. Learn while having fun at the same time with these activities!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbF9bePony8
7. Make a cozy blanket fort inside or outside!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HPnf15i-Ls
August 24 -30
1. Homemade Wind Chimes you can make at home!
https://happyhooligans.ca/homemade-wind-chimes-for-kids/
2. Learn about chemical reactions with this classic “Bill Nye the Science Guy” episode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBc1iO_ZQmQ
3. Make your own “Ocean in a Jar” with a few simple ingredients!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD8-LxLVFBo
4. Fun activities for tweens to do unplugged at home!
https://productivepete.com/unique-fun-activities-for-bored-tweens-at-home/
5. Melt your old crayons down into brand new color combinations and shapes!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv7Pcqm4QOM
6. Try any of these 25 Two-Minute Snack Recipes for kids! Everything looks delicious!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZMbJ772NFc
7. Create your own little world with a Shoebox Diorama!
https://artfulparent.com/create-these-awesome-mini-worlds-with-shoebox-dioramas-for-kids/
August 31 - September 6
1. Have fun learning about positive and negative space with the Japanese art form of “No Tan”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExeekGarOzo
2. Explore some online picture books using “Book Flix”
https://bookflix.digital.scholastic.com/home?authCtx=U.600019845
3. A list of 50 indoor activities for kids!
https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/best-indoor-kid-crafts-activities.html
4. Build and eat your own delicious Critter Crudités!
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/healthy/a44177/critter-crudites/
5. 40 Screen Free Activities for Tweens and Teens!
https://simplyfullofdelight.com/screen-free-activities-for-tweens-and-teens/
6. Check out these end-of-the-summer activities!
https://funcheaporfree.com/100-summer-activities-for-kids-free-printable-included/
7. Set up your own outdoor obstacle course!
https://frugalfun4boys.com/american-ninja-warrior-backyard-obstacle-course/
