THE BIG LIST OF SOCIAL CONNECTION RESOURCES

Categories:: Newsflash Health and Healing Splash Advice - Activities

NOTE: This post is from early on in the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual programming may not still be running, or may have moved back to in-person. We still recommend checking out the awesome folks mentioned in this post and learning about their current offerings!

It might feel tough to keep connected when you’re at home. You might not know what to do with yourself, or feel lost. Maybe we can turn those feelings into something better, a day of reflection, home activities, or a call to (virtual) action! We’re currently compiling a list of resources for these times of social isolation connection. We’re talking virtual sing-a-longs, crafts, health resources, breathing videos, yoga classes, as well as links to lists compiled by others.

Below are five of our favorite online activities. For more info, find our MASTER LIST here, and don’t forget to email membership@parkslopeparents.com if you have suggestions about helpful videos, upcoming virtual events, volunteer opportunities, etc.

WE LOVE YOU BROOKLYN!

Master List of Social Connection Resources
Master list of educational resources, from Member Christie Megill
Master list of online concerts, music lessons, and sing-a-longs
How to help our healthcare workers!

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Support Local Business by buying your holiday gifts early this year!

Many small businesses are struggling to get through this hard time. Consider buying your 2020 holiday gifts early this year-- it may just help someone stay afloat! Check out Norman and Jules, and Community Bookstore.

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SING WITH SUZI LIVE Online Show Facebook at 4pm (ET) - FREE

$5 tips graciously accepted athttps://paypal.me/singwithsuzi/5. and/or Venmo @Suzi-Shelton-Mitri

Join Suzi (and her special guests) for an intimate performance from her living room to yours. Silliness, musical fun and dancing too! Just open up her Facebook page at 4pm and enjoy! Message Suzi during the show to hear your special requests. You don't know what's going to happen until you tune in...

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Trusty Sidekick is pleased to offer FREE streaming of our archival videos for your family to enjoy over and over again!

As theater artists, we always prefer to be in the room with our audience…But until that’s possible again, we’re devising ways to engage in art and community from afar and to provide you with adventurous, bold content — right in your living room!

We’re kicking things off with SHADOW PLAY (Ages 2+) Have you ever wondered what happens to your shadow while you sleep?

Keep checking back in; more videos will be added here soon!

We hope you enjoy this playdate! And please, spread the word and share with loved ones!

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LUNCH DOODLE with Mo Willems

Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. 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.

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CINCINNATI ZOO HOME SAFARI

While the Cincinnati Zoo is closed and kids are home from school, let us help make your children’s hiatus from school fun and educational. Join us for a Home Safari Facebook Live each weekday at 3pm EDT where we will highlight one of our amazing animals and include an activity you can do from home.