News You Can Use ~ Useful Articles, Tips and Ideas for Distance Learning, Social Distancing and Senior Shopping

We have compiled a list of tips and resources for your use and reference. 

There are some opportunities to learn and enjoy some of the things that we may take for granted.

Below are a few articles that will help with digital learning and fun activities to help keep children busy and entertained:

• https://military.dailymom.com/family/activities-and-educational-apps-for-temporary-homeschooling-during-coronavirus-quarantine/
• https://www.today.com/parents/how-homeschool-during-coronavirus-crisis-t176020
• http://www.innovate2educate.co/covid-19-support.html?fbclid=IwAR3UXhLHkGCiuFoUh4AqAquwi4PLTrIbe1ody8NONQDmnnP03Rfce5b-B-U
• https://www.space.com/space-racers-coronavirus-kids-steam-activities.htmlhttps://allforfashiondesign.com/fun-diy-indoor-kids-games-that-are-perfect-for-your-coronavirus-self-quarantine/ 
• https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/georgia-attractions-set-up-live-streams-kids-enjoy-home-learn/2ZDDPWD3LJFNHID6CPHQZS2U7U/?fbclid=IwAR34Jg9pSKsy-OHm7RZJ6lIxFZheVZCSTbfJ-5wlCDecJedPnElazzJtqvY
• https://www.nessy.com/us/virtualschool/?fbclid=IwAR2NJ3qrLbBMKfkAun79FR1Qr2Xbvae_j86Ah8jCI8ezSC1okxwqTz35Jnk
• https://www.ixl.com/?fbclid=IwAR0YKvDCVrrCT50HhESHM9oYVucL1RoU-bqsQxdn9TPKFQruh1jXS_naor0
• https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KCFnWreu4v7VoO3NbgP-Qcq2LyE1FvliYSoiTLRY7Qg/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true&fbclid=IwAR1kpk4FYZIUORsiFKRqwWK8TDVqqWtygoWwnopDQ_M3QHZohZ9JYYi9ke4

Here are some creative ideas to keep your children occupied and entertained:

Below are a few more links for some fun and interesting ways to still enjoy movies, museums, plays and concerts.

• https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/center-for-puppetry-arts-livestream-performances-for-free/KuBGQBiqLKxYs2l0WORhWO/
• https://www.cnn.com/style/article/what-to-do-at-home-streaming-art-museums-concerts-coronavirus-trnd/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3XkdNiOdZHLRjP49v7RYW7Chx3MKmQuY9lT2aQKSdyFrIIUitKfx0occk
• https://www.insider.com/stream-broadway-musicals-plays-for-free-online-limited-time-coronavirus-2020-3?fbclid=IwAR2DOMmrAxnPeUm0NyOYwWOnbEx-DBDPfUSRZf40RNFDV2DsuPl3CJnGRo4&fbclid=IwAR1msXhLoXl_cjhN7Oak2eL_IQzvhXra1nU7RseGJbZNc-yO71OO-pPw6ec
• https://www.playbill.com/article/15-broadway-plays-and-musicals-you-can-watch-on-stage-from-home?fbclid=IwAR12UKbneKP_MZZsf83pHwyDQrHHcl3G4vYfgoUpbsANCrV1pYWTrYxhw2w

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Many movie theaters have temporarily closed. During this time a few movies will become available for online streaming beginning on Friday, 03/20.  Read the article here from The New York Times for more information.

Below is a link to AMC’s Theatres on Demand where you can find digital movie rentals and purchases: 

• https://www.amctheatres.com/on-demand?utm_medium=email&utm_source=email-marketing&utm_campaign=ALIST-PAUSING&utm_content=20200318_j24749518_e19932_d8l&utm_term=AMC%20Stubs%20Insider&dst=AMC2-24749518-19066-4402172-1911089099&utm_launch=2020-03-18&member-id=58FD2FF6-F458-485E-A8BB-BB4A91E5BAF4

Below is an article from 11 Alive that lists stores that have specific store hours, for seniors to shop safely:

• https://www.11alive.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/stores-offering-senior-hours-for-elderly-coronavirus-outbreak/85-27b70b07-b6aa-430e-97af-73875572584b

Thank you to AJC, Georgia Aquarium,  Military Daily Mom, Space.com,Innovate 2 Educate, All For Fashion Design, CNN.com, PlayBill.com, 11 Alive, and  The New York Times for all this great information.