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Natural History Museum
/by Matt SmithExperience the natural world through online events at the Natural History Museum. There is a huge dinosaur section, which includes lots of fun activities. There are 14 virtual tours you can take, including one of the famous Hintze Hall with Sir David Attenborough which features the skeleton of the blue whale, the largest creature to have ever lived. You can also take a virtual tour of the Fantastic Creatures exhibition which examines possible links between some of the creatures in the care of JK Rowling’s hero Newt Scamander to real creatures of the ancient world. And you can marvel at the stunning photos of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition online.
Nature and wildlife from Woodland Trust
/by Matt SmithIf your youngster fancies themselves as a junior Chris Packham, there are lots of activities available on the Woodland Trust’s website; garden scavenger hunts, how to make your own bird feeder, and a free downloadable tree-identifying app to take out on your walks. Plus quizzes and indoor craft ideas. Details here:
woodlandtrust.org.uk/
Tate kids – Online art at home
/by Matt SmithTate Kids offers activities ranging from learning about contemporary London artists to guided activities like using your body to make art, soap carving, or making a unicorn puppet from recycled materials. You can make a collage, learn how to paint like Turner, or draw creatures inspired by sounds. There’s even a personality quiz you can take to decide which famous artist should redecorate your room.
tate.org.uk/kids
Online lessons for budding actors
/by Matt SmithArtEd
ArtsEd is offering weekend acting and musical theatre courses - the Saturday Skills Academy - for kids from aged 7 -16 +.
artsed.co.uk/course-types/holiday-and-weekend/
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Lyric Theatre Hammersmith
The Lyric’s live theatre shows may be on hold, but its Zoom courses for children and young people are ploughing ahead online, at least until mid-February. They include dance improvisation and acting classes for both disabled and non-disabled youngsters and Key Club classes for young people on the autism spectrum over the
Sadler’s Wells – online dances & workshops
/by Matt SmithSadler's Wells - online dances & workshops
Sadler's Wells has a selection of dance performances and workshops available to watch via their website and youtube channel, which includes behind the scenes footage of the making of some of their dances.
'Digital Stage In Focus' is a series of online collaborations with artists and companies to co-create a unique programme that gives you a chance to take a deep dive into the work.
To for more information follow the link below:
sadlerswells.com
Livestream Brentford FC games
/by Matt SmithLivestream Brentford FC games
The Government's new Covid guidance says that organised outdoor sport is still exempt from legal gathering limits across all levels, which includes 'organised outdoor team sport' like football.
Though you may not be able to go to the pub to watch any football games, Brentford FC's iFollow software is available to watch any which will be played over the second lockdown.
It has a range of features including live match video streams, live audio commentary and 'exclusive club content.'
The Basic Pass is free, and allows you to watch match highlights, behind the scenes content and see the club's newsletter. Other passes start from as little as £2.50, with the live stream video pass being £10.00.
A full list of the pass prices and feature
Sadler’s Wells – Dance workshops for all the family
/by Matt SmithDance workshops for all the family
Sadler's Wells theatre is presenting a series of online workshops and activities for families to dance along to in the comfort of their own home.
Available since April, via their youtube channel, there's something for everyone with workshops aimed at children, families and over-60s.
There is even a specially created workshop for younger children who aren't able to attend nursery or school (which may help parents struggling with homeschool PE lessons
Sir David Attenborough teaches Geography for BBC Bitesize
/by Bridget OsborneSir David Attenborough teaches Geography for BBC Bitesize
Sir David Attenborough turned 94 on 8 May. This lovely portrait by Anna Kunst was taken when he visited JMW Turner's house in Twickenham earlier this year to open an exhibition of Turner's oil paintings.
The indefatigable naturalist and broadcaster, who lives in Richmond, has recently added 'Geography teacher' to his CV. He has taken on the role of teaching online Geography lessons for BBC Bitesize, for children being home-schooled during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Covering material from Attenborough’s Life on Earth and The Living Planet documentary series, the lessons will focus on the map of the world and looking closer at animal behaviour.
He is among a number of celebrities who have ag