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Learn to Cook
Anyone can cook, but there is more to cooking than simply throwing ingredients together and hoping for the best. You have to understand basic cooking terms and techniques. Knowing how to prepare different components of a meal, and in what order, can help you get the timing just right, and prevent things from cooling too quickly. Once you have the basics down, you can improve the flavor and texture of your meals with various sauces, herbs, and other seasonings.
Space Exploration
Are you a space fanatic? Explore the surface of the moon or go inside a space shuttle! Take a look around with 360 photo tours that will make it feel like you're right there! These 360 photos are great for any age, young or old!
Space Shuttles / Moon / Night Skies / Storytime from Space
Aquarium Exhibits
Love the ocean and all that it holds? Want to learn about your favorite marine mammals and sea creatures? Check out these Aquariums for live presentations, new videos, and activities to try from home. Enjoy your virtual visit! Monterey Bay Live Cams / Georgia Aquarium Live Cams / National Aquarium 360 Tour
Virtual Field Trips
Virtual field trips are a great way to expose kids to new places all from the comfort of home. Browse a list of resources compiled by the adventuresinfamilyhood website. You'll find more links and learning activities to keep you busy and engaged! Now more than ever, it is easier to visit destinations around the world from the comfort of your couch.
Worcester Public Library
The Worcester Public Library is a welcoming destination and the leading provider of resources to inform, enlighten, and enrich our diverse community.
Browse their digital collection of ebooks, audiobooks, video, magazines, and music for all ages. All you need is a Worcester Public Library card.
Learn to Draw
Art Projects for Kids is a collection of fun and easy art projects that include hundreds of how to draw tutorials. Choose your art project and follow along with step-by-step instructions. Learn how to draw your favorite birds, animals, or even dinosaurs!
Educational Games
Get your students excited about learning with our collection of teacher-designed educational games. With activities suited for preschool through 5th grade, your students will build foundational skills in everything from counting to reading comprehension, fractions to basic coding, and much more. Ditch the dry lessons and let learning games transform study time into an adventure students will want to go on again and again!
Scholastic Learn at Home
Keep the learning going with these special cross-curricular journeys. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Kids can do them on their own, with their families, or with their teachers. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
PBS Kids
Check out PBS KIDS for a variety of free learning activities, videos, and games! They feature some of your favorite characters, including Clifford the Big Red Dog and Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat. You'll love these activities designed for children and families.
Must-see Museums
Visit these historic museums and art galleries from your couch! The National Gallery of Art – the nation's museum – preserves, collects, exhibits, and fosters an understanding of works of art. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam houses the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) in the world. The Louvre Museum, in Paris can come to you with their online exhibits and tours. Come along on a virtual tour and enjoy the view!
Science Experiments
You don’t need special equipment or a PhD to get kids excited about science. These easy science experiments are a snap to pull together, using household items you already have on hand. Let the learning—and fun—begin! (As always, take proper safety precautions and provide adult supervision as needed.)
Virtual Walking Tours
Prowalk Tours is a YouTube channel that is redefining travel by giving you the best guided walking tours, drone tours, and scooter tours. Relax and enjoy a vacation right from the comfort of your own home. Walk through the streets of Naples, Italy. Take a hike up Mt. Vesuvius and more!
Home Safari
Join the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden online for a Home Safari Facebook Live Feed each weekday at 3pm EDT where they will highlight one of their amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home. Don’t have access to social media? No worries! All videos will be posted to the web page link below and to their YouTube channel shortly after the Facebook Live ends.
Explore Cities of the World
Explore a variety of cities from all around the world in 360 degrees! These amazing interactive 360 photos feature beautiful views and historic architecture from top cities of the world. Take a virtual vacation in places like Buenos Aires, Paris, NYC, Perth, and more!
Zoos and Animal Exhibits
Get a new view of the Zoo! Many zoos have live stream cams and video collections available so you can get a close encounter of wildlife. You'll love virtually visiting with a variety of animals! Smithsonian National Zoo / Ouwehand Zoo Polar Bear Cubs / Reid Park Zoo Lion Cam / San Diego Zoo Live Cams
Browse a list of local Food Pantries offering food assistance and support. Find addresses and contact information for Food Pantry Organizations in Central Massachusetts, as well as notes on when they are open. View List
North Central Massachusetts Faith-Based Community Coalition (NCMFBCC) is a group dedicated to helping those in need, and helping those who cannot help themselves. They are more than just a collective or group of people trying to help the community, they are like a family that helps each other out and extends a helping hand to anyone that needs it. It is their goal to be able to help as many people as they can by providing them with warm meals, positive energy, and serve it all together with a big smile! Learn More
TED Talks from scientists, musicians, innovators, activists — all under the age of 20. Watch these amazing wunderkinds. Learn More
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