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Make Your Own Comic Book

If your children are fans of DogMan or The Phoenix serials, and they?re fast running out of funny comic book style reads, then it?s time to make your own! The Cartoon Museum hosts a collection of free online resources to get you started. Children can work on developing their characters with some how-to guides, complete some partially-written spreads, or just dive right in and create their own.?

Whether or not you use the resources, it?s easy peasy to draw six boxes on any piece of paper, and young people can fill them in by drawing their day, one box at a time, to create their own ?Lockdown Chronicles? graphic-novel. Batman-style ?POW? and ?WHAM? starbursts recommended!


https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/learning-resources?utm_source=SCblog&utm_medium=onceupon_time_athome&utm_campaign=SCblog

This live online event to celebrate the worlds oceans looks informative and fun. The Rockpool Ramble at the National Maritime Museum in particular looks engaging. Get your blue outfit prepared and check out the available activities in preparation for the day - 8th June.


https://worldoceanday.school/

A bit late to the party with this one, but no matter. This June, the Wildlife Trust invites us to take part in their annual nature challenge, 30 Days Wild! You just have to do one wild thing a day throughout the whole month: for your health, wellbeing and for the planet. That?s 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness.


You?ll get a free, downloadable pack of goodies to help you plan your wild month, plus lots of ideas to inspire you to stay wild all throughout June (and beyond!).


https://action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/57739/petition/1

Join artist Sophie Lisa Smith (aka Beresford) on YouTube for a Meet & Make Online, hosted by Gateshead?s BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art. She?ll show you how to make a ?Resourceful Rainforest? from scrap paper, old crisp packets, cardboard, or whatever material you can get your hands on ? helping you to bring a bit of the outdoors into your home this Easter.


The Roustabout Theatre Group have created a zoom specific, family adventure. A brand-new comedy for all the family to watch together!


When friends gather together for an online chat with the ever-grumpy Ben, they find that nothing they can say will cheer him up.


Pinching an idea from Charles Dickens? A Christmas Carol, they decide to dress up as figures from his past, present and future and teach him that, although we may be physically apart, we can still stay connected.


Silly, stirring & inspiring stuff for family audiences. Live online, tomorrow at 4pm. If you miss it, you can still check out a less interactive version on YouTube after tomorrow.


https://www.roustabouttheatre.co.uk/current-productions/zoom-and-gloom/

Sometimes it?s nice to do something screen free together. Why don?t you try this free audio game:


The Quest is a story about adventure. After receiving a mysterious call during lockdown, a librarian and her housemates set out on a quest to discover the meaning of adventure. This imaginative audio play offers you a chance to join in with activities to become part of the story. This original story was written especially for 5 to 10 year olds and their family. It features original sound design and music. See more here:


https://www.what-box.org/thequest

Wimbledon may be cancelled but they have put together a series of fun and engaging activities for kids. Activities include word searches, quizzes, crafts, codebreaking, drawing and social media challenges. See more here:


https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/visit_and_tickets/explore_wimbledon.html

This one is only for today ? from 2pm 20th June


Royal Albert Home: Jazz for Kids


Jazz pianist Charlie Bates will deliver an exclusive set from his home as part of the Royal Albert Home sessions, perfect for all ages.


Charlie will entertain with improvisation and original jazz music, specifically catered to children and families.


https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2020/royal-albert-home-jazz-for-kids-charlie-bates/

It?s not too late to register for The Great Walrus Tea Party at The Horniman Museum? ? 24th June


https://www.horniman.ac.uk/support-us/the-great-walrus-tea-party/


From the comfort of your own home, gather your family and round up your friends and colleagues virtually and raise donations for the Horniman with your virtual Great Walrus Tea Party.


On the day, the Horniman walrus will be tweeting ?live? from his iceberg to celebrate the Great Walrus Tea Party. There are some prizes to give away and he will be reviewing his favourite cakes, bakes and makes. To be in with a chance of winning make sure you share your pictures, tagging @HornimanMuseum and using #walrusteaparty.


Register your virtual Great Walrus Tea Party with them to receive your fundraising pack full of great ideas and fundraising materials.


https://mailchi.mp/horniman.ac.uk/walrusteaparty

Kids can make their very own animation with this workshop by artist Shelly Wain, inspired by Roald Dahl?s James and the Giant Peach for the Barbican.


https://www.barbican.org.uk/read-watch-listen/workshop-james-and-the-giant-peach-animation

Free weekly story, song and movement youtube sessions for children aged 2-5 years and their parents and carers. Based on story books and well known songs. No need to book, just tune in! Join Little Story Seekers closed Facebook group to gain access:


https://www.facebook.com/groups/1110600549307346/?source_id=174998955990212

Follow Axel Scheffler?s process from pencil to paint, as he shows you how to draw your very own Gruffalo.

Create animal characters for your very own stories and learn how to make a miniature book, invent your own superhero, make a pop-up book and much more.


https://www.bl.uk/childrens-books

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