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Category: Activities

The New Children’s Museum All About Art: tikitiko

July 24, 2020July 24, 2020
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We have partnered with The New Children’s Museum to sponsor their All About Art videos, which is a series of virtual art experiences of the Museum’s interactive art installations. Their mascots Art (the songbird) and Play (the fox) go on […]

Posted in Activities, VideoTagged Family, Learning
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Geena the Latina Live Reading of “Karen’s Heart”

June 2, 2020September 29, 2025
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First 5 San Diego has teamed up with the San Diego Zoo and Channel 93.3’s Geena the Latina for a live virtual book reading of “Karen’s Heart,” a heartwarming book that features the true story of a brave baby orangutan […]

Posted in Activities, NewsTagged Family, Geena the Latina, Learning, Reading, San Diego Zoo
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Play at Home with Playworks

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020
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Playworks has a list of games that you can play at home with your kids to keep them active and engaged. Click here to find resources and game ideas. Livestream Recess with Playworks Playworks will also be broadcasting #PlayAtHome Recess live […]

Posted in ActivitiesTagged Physical Fitness
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The germ called Coronavirus; a short guide for children

April 16, 2020April 24, 2020
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Do your kids have questions about Coronavirus? Are they confused about the stay at home orders and how it is affecting their lives? Check out this great children’s book that explains what Coronavirus is, why we are staying at home, […]

Posted in ActivitiesTagged COVID-19, Health, Helpful Tips, Learning
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Fox 5 At Home Activities Segment

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020
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Executive Director, Alethea Arguilez, was on Fox 5 San Diego to share at home activities and resources for parents.

Posted in Activities, NewsTagged At Home Activities, Fox 5
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DIY Face Coverings

April 12, 2020August 20, 2021
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend using a cloth face covering to help slow the spread of COVID-19.  We put together a list of guides to help you make your own using common household supplies. Below is a […]

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CommonSense Media

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020
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Common Sense has resources to help families and schools navigate this unpredictable time. Available to the community is media and tech that can keep kids engaged, entertained, and learning.  To find out more Click Here.

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January – March 2020 Newsletter: Springtime Sensory Walk

January 9, 2020August 20, 2021
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First 5 San Diego: Springtime Sensory Walk

Posted in Activities, NewslettersTagged Family, Learning
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Newsletter October – December 2019: Nature Scavenger Hunt

September 13, 2019August 20, 2021
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The weather is starting to cool down, which means fall is almost here! This is the perfect time of year to go outside and get into nature with your little ones. Whether you’re picking out the perfect pumpkin or taking […]

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Newsletter July – August 2019: First 5 High Five

July 10, 2019August 20, 2021
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The New Children’s Museum Do you think your child might enjoy jumping on a pile of mattresses and foam tires? How about crawling through the holes in a giant cheese or climbing the layers of a colorful hanging net? If […]

Posted in Activities, NewslettersTagged Community, Learning
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