It\u2019s hard to keep up with everything that\u2019s become available online. Fear not, we\u2019ve done the hard work for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From the free streaming of Midsummer\u2019s Night Dream at Shakespeare\u2019s Globe, to baking Cinnamon Rolls live, watching Michael Bourne\u2019s Red Shoes at home or leaning to draw Walt Disney characters in How-to videos, there’s lots to do, watch and enjoy this week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Ways to support BLM <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n First and foremost we wanted to share some of the different ways you can support the BLM movement.. Please see our previous blog<\/a> with some useful links and suggestions for what to watch and read to help discuss racism with kids. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Further information, education and donations are highly encouraged to a range of charities and organisations with the explicit aim of stamping out racism and working towards racial equality at home and abroad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Black Lives Matter<\/a> \u2013 a global campaign, Black Lives Matter seeks an end to white supremacy and police brutality, and works to counter violence and promote black liberation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official George Floyd Memorial Fund<\/a> \u2013 a GoFundMe page which helps to cover funeral costs, grief counselling, family assistance, and education cost for George Floyd\u2019s family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Campaign Zero<\/a> \u2013 a campaign which seeks to end police violence in America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust <\/a>\u2013 named after the London teenager killed in a racially-motivated murder in 1993, the Trust works with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to help them follow their dream career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stand Up To Racism<\/a> \u2013 a UK anti-racism organisation who are also behind the nationwide #TakeTheKnee protest happening tonight (read all about that here)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Show Racism the Red Card<\/a> \u2013 a UK anti-racism charity with its roots in football, Show Racism the Red Card uses education, training, and media to tackle racism in UK society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don\u2019t have the spare funds to donate at this time, a useful initiative has been created by Youtuber Zoe Amira who has made a video<\/a> filled with the work of black artists and creatives, in which 100% of the ad revenue is being donated a wide range of funds, including bail funds, funeral costs, and advocacy groups. By watching and not skipping the ads, you can raise money for Black Lives Matter. Watch it here<\/a> There\u2019s also a list of petitions you can sign to support the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have our previous blog<\/a> with some useful links and suggestions for what to watch and read to help discuss with kids and for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Kids – Sesame Street Discuss Racism and Protesting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CNN partnered with Sesame Street for a special town hall about racism, giving both kids and parents an opportunity to explore the current moment the nation is living through and to understand how these issues affect people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Coming Together: Standing Up To Racism” discusses everything from how to fight racism when you see it and who to call when police officers are being unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The hour-long program features “Sesame Street” characters like Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Rosita. Together, they — along with experts — answered questions submitted by families. Watch it here. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n OUR TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n National Theatre at Home: The Madness of George III<\/a>, (11th June, 7pm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Written by one of Britain\u2019s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its premiere on stage in 1991.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From 7pm 11th until 18 June<\/p>\n\n\n\n Running Time: 2 hours 10 minutes including a short interval. Watch it here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n BBFC rating for cinemas: 12A<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Quest – Screen-free fun for families at home<\/a> (Listen for free from 12th June)\u00a0 Royal Opera House\u2019s – La Fille mal gard\u00e9e (12th \u2013 26th June)<\/a> The Show Must go on: The Wiz (12th June for 48 hours) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This week The Wiz will be available from 7pm BST on Friday 12th June for 48 hours featuring Queen Latifah, Mary J Blige, David Alan, Grier, Ne-Yo, Elijah Kelly, Uzo Aduba, Amber Riley, Common, Stephanie Mills and Shanice Williams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sofa Singers <\/a>(Tue, Fri and Sundays) You need to register to see that weeks show –\u00a0 registration opens every Sunday at 5pm BST for the sessions that week. You do need to register for each individual event but it\u2019s FREE and takes a couple of minutes.\u00a0 Zoom and Gloom Theatre Fun for ages 5+ (Sat 13th June 11-12pm, Sun 14th 4-5pm) <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A brand-new comedy for all the family to watch together! From the Roustabout Theare. (It\u2019s not all) Zoom and Gloom is a heart-warming, daft, and very funny play, celebrating the wonderful creativity that so many have shown during lockdown, and the nonsense that comes with any attempt to communicate online. A comedy created for Zoom, performed live, and semi improvised (depending on the scale of technical difficulties!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When friends gather together for an online chat with the ever-grumpy Ben, they find that nothing they can say will cheer him up. It’s free to watch but grab your ticket here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n “#BringingChinatownHome Cookalong (Saturday 13th 6pm)\u00a0<\/a> See here\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n FREE weekly Story, Song and Movement Sessions for 2-5 year olds<\/a> (Every Monday)\u00a0 Shakespeare\u2019s Globe A Midsummer Night’s Dream 15th -28th June)<\/a> Also check out the storytelling online for 5-12 year olds, paid for story sessions that are selling out fast. Join the Globe\u2019s practitioners on a playful journey into the woods for Shakespeare\u2019s most sparkling comedy in this interactive online storytelling session.Find out more here<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural History Museums\u2019 Nature Live Online: Rivers of Mars (16th June, 12-12.45 pm)\u00a0<\/a> Bread Ahead IG LIVE Baking.(2pm daily)\u00a0<\/a> PALMIERS 11th June<\/p>\n\n\n\n BAGUETTE 12th June<\/p>\n\n\n\n LEMON MERINGUE PIE 13th June <\/p>\n\n\n\n PAVLOVA WITH BERRIES 14th June\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n ANYTIME\u00a0<\/strong> Matthew Bourne\u2019s The Red Shoes from Home<\/a> Watch Not Now, Bernard and get a free picture book<\/a> How-to-Video tutorials on Favourite Disney Characters\u00a0<\/a> Check out the videos here<\/a>.\u00a0 There\u2019s Animal Talk videos on Giraffe\u2019s, Meerkats Mammals and Rainforest and so much more. Check it out here.<\/a>\u00a0 It\u2019s hard to keep up with everything that\u2019s become available online. Fear not, we\u2019ve done the hard work for you. 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The Quest is a story about adventure. After receiving a mysterious call during lockdown, a librarian and her housemates set out on a quest to discover the meaning of adventure.
Join the screen-free fun: this imaginative audio play offers you a chance to join in with activities to become part of the story. This original story was written especially for 5 to 10 year olds and their family. It features original sound design and music. See more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gard\u00e9e (The Wayward Daughter) is one of the choreographer’s most joyous and colourful creations. Inspired by his love for the Suffolk countryside, the ballet is set on a farm and tells a story of love between Lise, the daughter of Widow Simone, and Colas, a young farmer
See more here<\/a> and more of their other free streams here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Sofa Singers is a free & weekly online singing event that brings hundreds of people together from around the world to spark joy. The Sofa Singers brings together hundreds of people in real time for 45 minutes of simultaneous singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Afterwards, there’s a virtual tea break followed by some open floor slots where individuals can say hello and share a song, a poem or a story.\u00a0 Join here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Masterchef stars Ping Coombes (2014 champion) and Sandy Tang (2020 finalist) are taking part in a series of live cook-a-longs on the Chinatown London Instagram channel. Coombes and Tang have been challenged to help bring Chinatown home by recreating some classic, easy-to-make Chinatown London dishes..\u00a0
This Saturday at 6pm you can learn to cook Plum Valley\u2019s Sea Spiced Aubergine and Tofu Hot Pot with Sandy Tang.
Keep an eye on @ChinatownLondon for the full recipe and prep videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Story, song and movement YOUTUBE sessions for very young children.FREE weekly, fun and interactive online video sessions for children aged 2-5 years and their parents and carers, based on story books and well known songs. No need to book, just tune in! Join Little Story Seekers closed Facebook group to gain access . Join here\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This week’s The Globe share their 2013 production of Midsummer\u2019s Night Dream. Watch it here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although cold and arid now, Mars once had lakes and rivers too. Join Museum scientist Joel Davis to find out how these ancient water bodies were discovered, what they can reveal about past climate change on the red planet and how they could be instrumental in the search for ancient microbial life.
Once aired, you can rewatch this talk and any others on the Nature Live playlist on YouTube.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
At 2pm on Instagram live we\u2019ll be sharing our favourite baking lessons with you. Check out the upcoming recipes.. Plus there\u2019s online baking ebooks available to purchase here\u00a0<\/a>
CINNAMON BUNS 10th June<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wimbledon Activity Fun<\/a>
Wimbledon may be cancelled but the team there have put together # a series of fun and engaging activities for kids both big and small.
Each activity pack is downloadable. Some activities can be completed online. Others will need to be printed off (they will have a printer-friendly icon on the page).
Activities include word searches, quizzes, crafts, codebreaking, drawing and social media challenges. See more here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the major dance productions cut short by the coronavirus crisis was Matthew Bourne\u2019s tour of The Red Shoes, his rapturously received version of the Powell and Pressburger film.
The Red Shoes from Home has been created by the cast of the show during lockdown and they perform among children\u2019s toys in their living rooms, on tables, in gardens and backyards, and in the kitchen. This 12 minute film is not to be missed! Check it out here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have you been ignoring your little monsters? Watch Not Now, Bernard by David McKee, where a little boy tries to warn his parents about a monster in the garden \u2013 but they\u2019re too busy to listen! Ben Bailey Smith has reenacted the story to mark its 40th anniversary.
David McKee has written and illustrated over 50 picture books for Andersen Press including Not Now, Bernard and the Elmer series. Read Charlotte\u2019s Piggy Bank to find out what happens when a little girl receives a new present from her aunt which turns out to be rather special. You can download the book <\/a>below completely free. Read it here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may not be able to visit the theme parks for now, but you can learn the ways of Walt Disney\u2018s iconic artistry at home! \u00a0 In a collection of how-to videos, Disney Parks cast member Stephen Ketchum offers lessons for drawing the studio\u2019s iconic mascot Mickey Mouse, Tinkerbell, Queen Elsa from Frozen and more. Josh Gad even makes a cameo in a lesson about drawing his Frozen character, Olaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowsley Home School Online Safari<\/a>
Home School Safari is an online, free to access, learning resource hub from Learning & Discovery at Knowsley Safari. Education videos, resources and learning aids for parents and teachers, in the class or at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Free App to help kids with Spelling and Times Tables<\/a>
Need help getting the kids learning and progressing with spelling and times tables?\u00a0
Brainbox Games provides fun educational games that support primary children\u2019s understanding of spelling rules and times tables. Run by primary school teachers and leaders, they understand exactly what children and parents need.
Creative Fun with Cass Arts<\/a>
Keeping everyone entertained at home can be tricky at the best of times, so the team at Cass Arts have collated some of their favourite creative activities to make things as easy as possible, provide a spark of inspiration and add some fun during these challenging times.\u00a0 With downloadable colouring and activity sheets, plus online art tutorials. Check out more here.\u00a0<\/a>
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