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Happy Friday Arlington! We hope you and your family are doing well! Here is a brand new list of activities for you to recreate at home.
Tonight: Backyard Beavers!
Join on us today, Fri., May 15 on the Long Branch Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. as Park Naturalist, Jaron Winters, takes you on a journey to look at some backyard beavers! Enjoy a live chat with a naturalist as they talk about the largest rodent in North America, the beaver. Learn the how's and why's of beaver dam building. Feel free to ask questions, interact with the naturalist, and have your curiosities answered. (Rain date: Sat. May 16 at 6:30 p.m.)
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Relationship Management During a Pandemic
Times are strange and in this era of isolation, relationships can suffer. Want to learn how to help relationships survive and thrive in these isolating times? Join Kate McCauley, MEd, LCSW, and adjunct professor at GMU and Marymount University today, Fri., May 15, 1-2:30 p.m. There will be time to answer questions via chat. Links and resources will be provided for those who want to explore this discussion more deeply. This virtual event is free, and all are welcome. No registration required! Connect to the presentation online for video Zoom or audio via 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 620-950-7484.
Ice Painting
Take this activity outside to color up the sidewalks! Check-out the full activity here.
What you need:
- Ice Cube Tray
- Water
- Coloring (non-toxic paint), Kool-Aid or food coloring
- Popsicle sticks, paintbrush or sponge
- Optional: Paper
What to do:
- Squirt your paint color into the ice cube tray. Tip: The more coloring you put = the darker the paint will be, the less coloring = less color. Experimentation is part of the fun!
- Fill the tray with water.
- Place one stick in each cube mold. Use the stick to mix the coloring and water together.
- Place the tray in the freezer and let sit for a few hours.
- Go outside and paint a sidewalk, rocks or on paper. When the paint melts, save your sticks for another day of ice painting.
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10 Fun Family Walk Ideas
Walks are a great way to enjoy nice weather and move your body! Check out this video from our Office of Youth and Families! They’re sharing 10 simple games and activities to do on your next family walk! (Make sure to follow all park closures and social distancing requirements on your walk. PS...trails are open.)
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Escape from Hogwarts!
Any Harry Potter fans out there? Check out this virtual escape room inspired by our favorite wizard! You can do this alone or make this a friendly family and friends competition! Send the link to your friends, pick your Hogwarts house (Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin) then set a timer and earn house points by escaping the fastest!
P.S. You can listen to the UK audiobook version of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone for free on Audible Stories.
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Meditating with Nature from Afar
Did you know listening and meditating with nature helps restore your equilibrium? With all of us practicing social distancing here are a few ideas on how to reap the mental benefits of nature from home!
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Fitness: Workout with Reena
Join Arlington County Personal Trainer, Reena, for these short ten-minute workouts. She has put together a ten-day, ten-minute challenge. Are you up for it? Here are the first three videos:
Here is the link to all of the videos.
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