This week, due to the new COVID-19 cases that have been discovered in Beijing and increased security measures, we’re focussing on a range of super fun family-friendly events that you can attend virtually from around the world.
As always, click the link in the event title or scan the QR codes for further details and ticketing info.
Friday, Jan 8
Virtual Workshop – Create your Own Galaxy
In this totally free online workshop hosted by Microsoft, kids 10 and older will learn how to use block coding to program a moving model of the solar system in the online kids coding platform Tynker. Creativity is encouraged, so don’t be surprised if your kid designs a totally new system… perhaps we should replace our Moon with Venus?
5pm Beijing time. Free
Saturday, Jan 9
Discover the Birds of Bair Island
This free online talk will especially appeal to you if you have lived in the San Franciso Bay Area, but thanks to the beauty of Zoom, anybody with an interest in nature can join in. Naturalist Jeff Caplan will show you how to identify and connect with birds of Bair Island, which is located in the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. With a focus on mindfulness, curiosity, and bird language, this workshop is perfectly suited to kids and adults 12 and older.
6pm Beijing. Free
Sunday, Jan 10
Virtual Public Speaking for Kids (K-12 grade)
Public speaking: some people seem to take to it naturally while others would do almost anything to avoid it. Unfortunately, almost everyone will have to do it at least once in their life so cultivating a few skills in this department isn’t a bad idea. Affiliated with Toastmasters International, this online event is designed to help kids from kindergarten all the way through to high school develop their public speaking, communication, time management, and leadership skills.
1pm Beijing time. Free
Webinar: Growing Microgreens for Kids
Admit it, miniature greens are just downright cute. This free webinar hosted by Duke Farms, a New Jersey estate that is devoted to environmental stewardship and education, will show parents and kids how to grow healthy tasty microgreens. This is a hands-on webinar, so you’ll need to ensure you’ve got certain gardening equipment ready beforehand, notably seeds and soil.
1pm Beijing time. Free
Cool Kids Meditate
The name says it all: this series (hosted every Saturday for the month) is all about cool kids aged 6-8 and meditation. Join as a family and learn how to meditate together in a playful and fun way and with any luck, you’ll be reaping the rewards of a calmer, more harmonious household in no time.
4pm Beijing time. Free
Harry Potter Discussions for Kids & Teens Online
Accio fun! In this weekly series, kids 8-18 can join in to various online discussion groups, all about the magical world of Harry Potter. The groups are designed and moderated to encourage creative critical thinking, and all possible measures are taken to ensure that no Death Eaters or Dementers join in!
3pm Beijing. Free
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Images: Tynker; Pexels; courtesy of the event organizers
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