1. An Old New World: Digital Edition
Source: National Museum of Singapore
National Museum of Singapore has rolled out a digital edition of the exhibition An Old New World: From the East Indies to the Founding of Singapore, 1600s – 1819, which will be made accessible from 15 April 2020, 12 pm.
Source: National Museum of Singapore
You’ll get to enjoy a 360-degree view of the galleries and virtually explore the exhibition which features personal collections from the families of Stamford Raffles and William Farquhar, as well as treasures from international museums such as the Royal Collections Trust, London and Rjiksmuseum in Amsterdam, Holland.
Source: National Museum of Singapore
Whether you prefer to navigate the galleries at your own pace or choose to go on a digital tour guided by Curators Daniel Tham and Iskander Mydin, is up to you.
2. #FriendsofFFLShare Video Series – Featuring Interactive Programs for Families
Source: Families for Life
As we have moved toward home-based learning and work-from-home arrangements due to COVID-19, the Families for Life (FFL) Council has launched the #FFLShareTheCare Series to help parents and children to be meaningfully engaged while you stay safe at home.
Both parts of the series--#ASKFFL, where parents can pose questions on a wide range of topics to doctors and experts, and #FriendsofFFLShare, which will feature FFL volunteers in light-hearted and engaging content, from interactive storytelling to art-jamming—can be streamed from their Facebook page.
3. Scholastic Learn at Home – Day-by-day Projects to Keep Kids Engaged
Source: Scholastic
Scholastic Learn at Home is packed with free online resources for children up to 15 years old. From reading and writing challenges, worksheets and science experiments, to online games and activity printables, there are plenty of choices to keep your little ones engaged!
4. MyStorybook – Make Kids’ Books Online for Free
Source: MyStorybook
MyStorybook is a free online story writing tool where you or your little ones can write and design your own books filled with your own personalized characters. You can share your online story with your friends and family, as well as read stories written by others in the library. They also offer free lesson resources such as tips for young authors.
5. Mac Barnett’s Story Readings
Source: Mac Barnett/Instagram
Mac Barnett is an author of books for children. His works include titles like Triangle, the Kids Spy series, Places to be, and the Brixton Brothers series, among others. And he has started the ‘Mac Barnett Book Club Show: Chapter Books After Dark’, which airs at 5 pm PST. You can tune in to his Instagram with your kids every evening to catch Mac Barnett, dressed in a tuxedo and bow-tie, accompanied by his four-pawed dog friend, reading a chapter of his book.
