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I've done this activity with my kids a few times now and it never fails to fascinate them - and me! Simply color bubble mix with food coloring and blow bubbles onto paper - as the bubbles land and pop, they create beautiful works of art. It goes without saying that this project is best done outdoors. A great one for those lazy summer afternoons.

Project Info

Materials

Instructions

1. Pour 1 tablespoon of bubble mix into a small, shallow bowl.

2. Add a few drops of food coloring to the bubble mix and stir well

3. Place your bubble wand in the colored bubble mix, remove and blow bubbles towards your paper.

4. As the bubbles hit the paper and pop, they will leave interesting patterns. Repeat with other colors.

Tips

1. Caution: Food coloring will stain surfaces and clothing. Be sure to protect both!

2. This activity can be frustrating on a windy day - as the wind makes it hard to get the bubbles to hit the target paper!

3. You can use any bubble mix from the store for this project (the little plastic bottles with wands in the lid work fine) - or you can make your own using one of these recipes: Recipe 1: 2 cups warm water. 1/3 cup dish soap. 1/4 cup corn syrup. Recipe 2: 4 Tbsp tap water 1 Tbsp concentrated dish soap - dishwashing liquid soap 2 Tbsp sugar Recipe 3: 2 cups hot water 1/4 cup dish soap 1 (.25 oz) packet gelatin 2 tablespoons glycerin

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NEIU 19 Continuity of Education Press Release .

As we know, we're in an unprecedented time for everyone. It's uncertain and very scary. This fear is completely understandable, and the indefinite timeline is likely creating a lot of anxiety during a time where we may be or feel more removed from our support networks. But social distancing doesn't have to mean social isolation, and we want people to know that even as we all face this difficult period, no one is alone.

On April 1st, a new resource became available to the citizens of PA. A 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for people dealing with anxiety or other difficult emotions became available. Callers will be able to speak with staff who are trained in trauma-informed principles and will listen, assess the person's needs, triage, and refer to other local supports and professionals as needed.

The Mental Health Support Line can be reached toll-free, 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494 from anywhere in PA.

It's a difficult time, and it's easy to feel alone and cut-off from the world, but we need people to know that they are not alone, and support is available. Please help share the word about this resource.

Karl Jones
Secretary, PAVOAD

Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak .

Social and Emotional Support Resources Available During the Coronavirus Outbreak .

Wallenpaupack Area School District will begin offering a free grab and go breakfast and lunch program FOR ALL STUDENTS, beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The student(s) will need to be present for the pickup of meals. Students can pick up breakfast and lunch at the following locations:

Wallenpaupack High School (gym foyer - Door 25)

Wallenpaupack South Elementary (Cafeteria - door by parking lot)

Blooming Grove Baptist Church, 550 Route 402, Blooming Grove

Central Fire Station, 574 Westcolang Road, Hawley.

Important Coronavirus Update

Please read the following regarding the Coronavirus:

Kindergarten Registration Has Begun!

Attention parents of all Wallenpaupack Area School District children who will be five years of age on or before August 31, 2020 and will be attending Kindergarten during the 2020-2021 school year: Please refer to this page for registration instructions and to download the registration forms or request a registration packet from the Central Registrar's office by calling (570) 226-4557 ext. 3036.

The registration period runs from February 3rd through April 30th.

Senior Seth Brown Wins National Award for Leadership and Volunteerism

The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has named local student Seth Brown '20 of Wallenpaupack Area High School as a 2020 Billy Michal Student Leadership Award recipient. The national honor is awarded annually to one student in every state who has maintained a strong record of volunteerism, demonstrates school and community activism, and helps implement creative solutions to recognized problems. Each honoree will be flown to New Orleans to participate in the Museum's American Spirit Awards program taking place June 11-12.

The leadership award, which the Museum first presented in 2017, was created in honor of Billy Michal, who was a child living in Louisiana during World War II. At only six years old, Michal helped his one-room school win a statewide scrap metal-collection contest during the war, proving that every citizen could contribute to victory. Michal's achievement demonstrated the positive impact the American spirit could have on the Home Front war efforts, and he continues to inspire students across America today.

"It's extremely gratifying to recognize students throughout the nation for the wonderful contributions they make to their local communities," said Stephen J. Watson, President & CEO at The National WWII Museum. "During World War II, our country needed everyone to come together for a common goal of securing freedom and democracy around the world. Much like Billy Michal's contribution over 75 years ago, our student honorees prove that their positive actions, no matter how big or small, can make a difference in their communities. We are proud to honor their accomplishments."

In his role as student, athlete, leader, friend, and mentor, Brown '20 has inspired members of the Wallenpaupack Area school community to create a more inclusive, engaged, and kind student body. Most recently, his conviction and passion for cultivating unity was evidenced when for the first time in the school district's history, Brown organized and led his officer team in facilitating a K-12 school-wide traveling pep rally for more than 4,000 students and staff. Words cannot adequately express how highly regarded Brown is among students and staff nor can they fully capture his potential as a dynamic change agent.

The National WWII Museum's American Spirit Awards - presented by Hancock Whitney - is as multiday event consisting of a patron reception, premier gala, and awards luncheon and leadership forum, which is where the Billy Michal students will receive their awards. In addition to the Billy Michal winners, the recipients of the Museum's American Spirit Award, American Spirit Medallion and Silver Service Medallion will be honored throughout the event. The 2020 American Spirit Award honorees include World War II veteran Richard Duchossois and world-renowned presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin.

Proceeds from the American Spirit Awards will support educational programming at The National WWII Museum, including the ongoing development of classroom materials and professional development opportunities for teachers in schools across the country, as well as online experiences that bring the Museum and its resources to students around the world.

For American Spirit Awards ticket information and additional event details, visit americanspiritawards.org or call 504-528-1944 ext. 334.

The National WWII Museum tells the story of the American experience in the war that changed the world-why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today-so that future generations will know the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. Dedicated in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as America's National WWII Museum, it celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifices of the men and women who fought on the battlefront and served on the Home Front. For more information, call 877-813-3329 or 504-528-1944 or visit nationalww2museum.org.

Senior Kaiden Quigley Honored at March School Board Meeting

The Wallenpaupack School Board continued its tradition of spotlighting outstanding seniors at their monthly meeting. This month, Kaiden Quigley was the recipient of that honor.

Kaiden is a Gold Award-winning member of the National Honor Society, as well as a member of its Executive Council. She has served as Student Central Treasurer, a Student Ambassador, and as a member of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), the Athletic Council and the Student Council, serving as its Treasurer. She participated in the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Program, and represented the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) group at the State Competition, and as its President. She also took Second Place in the Health Knowledge Bowl as a member of Skills USA. Kaiden earned her athletic letters in Field Hockey and Basketball, and also served as Captain of the Basketball Team.

The School Board, faculty, and staff of the Wallenpaupack community wish Kaiden continued success with all her future plans.

WAHS Childcare CTE Students Visit Northampton Community College

WAHS Childcare CTE students visited Northampton Community College, Monroe Campus, on March 6, 2020. Students toured the campus, observed children in the early childhood classes, and met with current interns in the Early Childhood Education Program. During a meet and greet session, Northampton students said Wallenpaupack CTE students seemed well-prepared for post-secondary education in terms of their knowledge base and interpersonal skills. Kate Curry, Early Childhood Education Program Director, encouraged students to be a change agent and strive to be like a teacher they admire.

When students were asked to describe qualities of a great teacher, they said they pictured their instructor, Mrs. Melissa Geisheimer, and described her as being kind, supportive, and nurturing. Camille Sealey-Otero Dougherty said, "The maker space lab (i.e. utilized for crafting wood projects for students, creating toys or puzzles with a 3-D printer, or designing t-shirts for instructional activities) was a great opportunity to develop hands-on activities to improve the learning experience." Shianne Johnson stated "I liked the way Northampton students intertwined reading with hands on activities to engage students in learning." Kaitlyn Shelley said, "I appreciated how the program at Northampton encouraged a creative way of teaching to improve student learning."

WAHS Seniors Job Shadow at Teeters' Funeral Chapel

Shae Harrell '20 and Will Olver '20 shadowed Mrs. Julie Teeter-Seiler, Funeral Director at Teeters' Funeral Chapel (and Wallenpaupack alumna) in Hawley.

Harrell said, "It was interesting to see behind the scenes and witness everything that goes into the work of a Funeral Director, including working with a grieving family, consulting about the financial issues involved in a funeral, and completing necessary paperwork." Harrell is planning on becoming a Funeral Director and has filled her schedule with science, marketing and psychology classes so she has a good foundation to enter a Mortuary Science Program.

Olver said, "The job shadow helped me focus on career goals, since now I know what a Funeral Director does." Julie Teeter-Seiler shared, "There are many aspects of running a funeral home including counseling families, managing the business end of the process, embalming techniques and restorative art." She encouraged both students to learn more about the field and see where their interests lie.

Mrs. Melissa Regenski, Transition Coordinator and Mrs. Susan Sullum, Career Counselor coordinated the job shadow experience.

Exercise Science/Sports Medicine CTE Attends Aquatic Therapy Workshop

Twelve students from the WAHS Exercise Science/Sports Medicine CTE Program participated in an aquatic therapy workshop at St. Joseph's Center in Scranton on February 28, 2020.

Michael Kane, Director of Physical Therapy, shared the benefits of providing aquatic therapy including muscle strengthening and relaxation and improving balance and stability. Students gained firsthand knowledge of techniques used by the physical therapists at St. Joseph's Center by exercising with therapists and clients in the pool. Mrs. Laura Ragonese, Coordinator of the Exercise Science/Sports Medicine Program, arranged the workshop at St. Joseph's Center to expand students' knowledge of the multiple types of treatment available in the Exercise Science field.

Students were accompanied to St. Joseph's Center by Mrs. Laura Ragonese, Coordinator of the Exercise Science/Sports Medicine Program and Mrs. Susan Sullum, Career Counselor.

WAHS Students Make All-State Choir

Congratulations to Lauren Brand, Lydia Freethy, Tim Krawcyk and David Manassy on qualifying for PMEA All-State Choir!

Culinary Arts Team Takes 3rd at Wings and Chili Competition

Chef Cheryl Lewis and her Culinary Arts team won the 3rd place trophy at the Wings and Chili Competition at Silver Birches on Sunday. Jack Filip, Sam Filip, John Rositto, and Anthony Mauro did a fantastic job, along with the entire 11th grade Culinary Arts class who helped prep for the event. They all worked as a team to compete against professional chefs from all over the area. Congratulations for a job well done!

WAHS Students Participate in Crime Scene Reenactment

70 WAHS students participated in a crime scene reenactment workshop presented by the Pennsylvania State Police. Trooper 1st Class Robert Urban, Communications Services Officer, and Trooper 1st Class James Hitchcock, Forensic Services Unit, described how evidence is collected and analyzed at a crime scene. Trooper Hitchcock indicated he has been involved in over 1000 death investigations during his career in the Lackawanna, Pike, Susquehanna, and Wayne County Regions. Hitchcock explained a variety of investigative techniques for solving a crime including lifting fingerprints, shoe tracks, and tire marks, as well as collecting DNA from blood samples, cigarettes, or other household items, and analyzing bullet casings.

Seth Brown '20 found the presentation very interesting, since he learned about what goes into a case investigation and how collecting evidence is critical in a crime scene investigation because one slip up could void a case. Brown said he is interested in pursuing a career in Civil Rights Law and this information could be very helpful if he is involved in a defense investigation. Ashley Torres '20 thought the workshop was very informative since a real-life investigation is very different from crime scene investigations on TV. Torres' plans include pursuing a career in Risk Management/Analysis. She stated Law Enforcement is a high-risk job, and she gained insights in how to do things in the safest manner to maintain the safety of the Officers.

The Crime Scene Reenactment Presentation was coordinated by Mr. John Clader, Director of School Security, and Mrs. Susan Sullum, Career Counselor.

Girls Basketball Team Wins Sportsmanship Award

The Scranton Chapter of PIAA Basketball Officials voted the honor of the Sportsmanship Award for the 2019-2020 season to the Wallenpaupack Area Girls' Basketball Team. Congratulations Team!

Pennsylvania State Troopers Visit WAHS Classroom

WAHS students welcomed PSP Trooper Robert Urban and Trooper James Hitchcock to their classroom on February 25th during a visit to the High School. Students enjoyed meeting the troopers and learning about what they do to help individuals in the community. Students demonstrated some of their skills in the classroom, including engaging in a "dance off" with the State Troopers. To show their appreciation, the Troopers provided a souvenir helmet and badge to students in Mr. Alex Curtin's Classroom. Mr. Curtin shared the visit was a great opportunity for learning about one another's talents.

David Manassy is the March Fine Arts Student of the Month

David Manassy, of Hawley, is being recognized for his work in the Fine Arts discipline of Music. David has been a member of the Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Show Choir, Chamber Choir, Guitar Club, and Yearbook Club. He has served as a flute Section Leader for Marching Band for one year, and has also performed with the PMEA District, Region, and All State Choirs. He plans to attend a 4-year college to major in music production.

Junior Leadership Team Attends Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Day

The WAHS Junior Leadership Team attended a session on Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice on February 11, 2020 at the Wayne County Courthouse. Students met with members of the Wayne County District Attorney's Office, PA State Police, Wayne County Drug Task Force, Wayne County Commissioners, and K-9 Unit. Junior Leadership members expressed their gratitude to Assistant District Attorney Brendan Ellis for developing the list of speakers for the day. In addition, the Team toured the Wayne County Correctional Facility.

Peter Macdonough '21 shared "I learned how the jail works - how they keep it clean, quiet, and orderly." Emily Langan '21 stated, "I loved listening to the attorneys and learning about what their day consists of." Camille Sealey-Otero Dougherty '21 indicated, "We learned about what PSP troopers do and how they help children and adults going through hard times." Nathan Kryzan '21 added, "This helped to improve my leadership skills by showing me how important communication is in the work force." Zach Witte '21 indicated "We learned about some of the things our hard-working State Troopers had to go through to become State Troopers, and we also learned how many different factors go into keeping Wayne County a safe community."

Junior Leadership attends monthly informational sessions in Wayne County. Students are accompanied by WAHS College & Career Counselors on a rotating basis including Mrs. Melissa Monte, Ms. Amanda Rosemergy, and Mrs. Susan Sullum.

WAHS and WAMS Students Win Penn CFL Entrepreneurship Challenge

The Pennsylvania Council on Financial Literacy (PennCFL) is honored to announce the following winners from the Entrepreneurship Challenge, a student conference and competition hosted by Pennsylvania College of Technology. Each winning team will share $100 in prizes.

Under the leadership of teacher Mrs. Colleen Connors, Wallenpaupack Area High School had a business plan team chosen as winners, which includes Alec Crouthamel and Maxwell Olsson. Additionally, an honorable mention team was chosen, which includes Sophie Ryan, Zoe Badner, and McKenna McShane.

Under the leadership of teacher Mrs. Argyro Paspalas, Wallenpaupack Area Middle School had a business plan team chosen as winners, which includes Darby Brennan and Christopher Simon.

Madison Henwood and Timothy Krawcyk Named WVIA Artists of the Week

Seniors Madison Henwood and Timothy Krawcyk were named WVIA's Artist of the Week for the week of February 16th. Click here or on the pictures above to be taken to the Artist of the Week website to see their interviews.

WAHS Juniors Shadow Salon Staff at Renee's Hair Studio in Hawley

Karter Rowell '21 and Kaitlyn Shelley '21, observed professionals in the cosmetology industry at Renee's Hair Studio in Hawley on February 19th. Students toured the salon to become familiar with the many different services including hair-cutting, coloring and styling, manicure and pedicure, and eyelash extensions. Students shadowed Ms. Scout Edwards '13 and Ms. Laura Grayek and discussed the importance of good communication with clients, continuing education to learn about new products and techniques, and being familiar with different types of job opportunities in the cosmetology industry.

Renee Rosser, owner of the salon, shared that students need to focus on a strong work ethic, be willing to work flexible hours that are in demand, and carry out a wide range of responsibilities at a salon. The students who previously toured Empire Beauty School in Moosic, stated they enjoyed their job shadow experience, especially the "homey" atmosphere at Renee's. They found the staff friendly and easy to talk to and were impressed by the stylists' passion for their work and their dedication to their clients. Students were escorted to the salon by Mrs. Susan Sullum, Career Counselor.

Little League Continues Challenger Division for Children with Disabilities

Has your son or daughter expressed interest in playing organized baseball only to be prevented from doing so by a physical or mental disability? Do you want him or her to give our national pastime a try? Then Little League's Challenger Division might just be for you. Established in 1989, Challenger Division gives developmentally and physically challenged boys and girls the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits of participation in a Little League program structured to their abilities. Playing with the same uniforms and equipment on the same fields, participants have the opportunity to experience the joys of pulling together as a team, being cheered, earning awards for their achievements, and learning about the game of baseball, maybe even becoming a fan.

Challenger Division accommodates girls and boys ages 5-22 (if still enrolled in high school) and is designed for those who would otherwise not have the opportunity to play in an organized baseball league. Students from any school district are equally welcome.

Sign-up by logging onto http://www.wallenpaupacklittleleague.com. The costs for this program are being underwritten by the Pike County Bar Association Community Outreach Program, as well as Wallenpaupack Area Little League and through their sponsorship registration fees will be waived. Practices and games will take place in Hawley Saturday mornings from mid April through the end of June. For more information you can log onto www.littleleaguechallenger.org, or you may call Alan Cooper at (570)296-7726 if you have any questions.

Safe2Say Something (S2SS) Program Under Way

In 2018, the General Assembly passed Act 44 mandating the establishment and use of the "Safe2Say Something" (S2SS) anonymous reporting system by every Pennsylvania school entity by January 14, 2019.

S2SS is a life-saving and life-changing school safety program that teaches students, educators, and administrators how: (1) to recognize the signs and signals of individuals who may be at risk of hurting themselves or others, and (2) to anonymously report this information through the S2SS app, website , or 24/7 Crisis Center Hotline.

For further information, please refer to the following documents:

Cafeteria Information - Updated for 2019-2020

For updated information about the Cafeteria for the 2019-2020 school year, including the online payment program, please read this document.

Information and an application for Free or Reduced Price Meals can be found here.

Notice Regarding Student Insurance - Revised for 2019-2020 School Year

Please be advised that it is the responsibility of the parents/guardians, in the event of a student accident, to provide for accidental injury expenses either through insurance or cash payment to health care providers. For this reason, the School District would like to make you aware of the availability of a low cost, standard school approved insurance policy.

The School District does not provide insurance coverage for students. If you do not have insurance or the financial ability to cover potential injury expenses, we encourage you to review this Student Accident Insurance document.

If you choose to purchase insurance through this program, please have your child return the completed insurance form with your payment to their school and it will be forwarded to the insurance company to process.

We hope this program can be a valuable service for you and your family.

Vaccination Requirements for 2018-2019 School Year Onward

In the 2018-2019 school year, there are requirements that students in 7th and 12th grade must adhere to. On the First Day of School in the fall of 2018, unless the child has a medical or religious/philosophical exemption, a child must have had the vaccinations as described in this pamphlet, or risk exclusion from school. Students at any grade, Kindergarten through 12th, including all public, private, parochial or nonpublic school in this Commonwealth of Pennsylvania must show proof of immunization before they can attend school. This pertains to vocational schools, alternative education programs, intermediate units, special education, home education programs, charter and cyber charter schools. For more information, please refer to this pamphlet.
Wallenpaupack Immunization / Exemption Form

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Freckle by Renaissance - Differentiation Platform for K-12

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Doodle with Mo Willems weekdays. Check it out!

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Kids' author Mo Willems is here to make your weekdays a little better for a while: Starting today, he'll release a new "Lunch Doodle" video each weekday at 1 PM.

Willems-he of the beloved Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Knuffle Bunny, and the Elephant and Piggy series, though you already knew that-is the current Education Artist in Residence at the Kennedy Center. He says his livestream will virtually invite "learners of all ages" into his studio and encourage them to draw and write with him. New videos will be posted to the Mo Willems page on the Kennedy Center's website.

Willems is encouraging students to send him questions at LUNCHDOODLES@kennedy-center.org, and he'll try to answer some of the questions in his videos. "I know a lot of you guys are not in school. You're at home right now, because of all the things that are going on. Well guess what? I'm at home, too," he said in a video press release. "We're gonna hang out together. Matter of fact, I'm really looking forward to it."

For a list of other cultural organizations in the District that are adapting programs for online, click here.
*This post has been updated to reflect that the videos are daily, not weekly.

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Kids' author Mo Willems is here to make your weekdays a little better for a while: Starting today, he'll release a new "Lunch Doodle" video each weekday at 1 PM. Willems-he of the beloved Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, Knuffle Bunny, and the Elephant and Piggy series, though you already knew that-is the current Education Artist in Residence at the Kennedy Center.

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After 30 years Titanic remains my magnificent obsession. I've dedicated my career to her and the 2,208 passengers and crew aboard its tragic maiden voyage. It started with TV shows and became these permanent Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, MO and Pigeon Forge, TN.

These giant museum attractions exhibit one of the largest permanent collections of Titanic artifacts and memorabilia. Inside, guests enter a unique world where they can climb an exact replica of the most famous staircase- Titanic's hand-crafted Grand Staircase.

I want to share as closely as possible with guests what Titanic's actual passengers and crew experienced aboard ship. Visitors can touch finely carved wooden inlays, grasp the wheel on the captain's bridge, tap out messages on the ship's wireless, feel an iceberg's chill, stroll decks and galleries and listen to stories told by real survivors. I think of it as "Living Theatre" with guests as part of the experience. Plus it offers a realistic, interactive educational experience for students of all ages.
John Joslyn - Founder of Titanic Museum Attractions

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Digital Harry Potter Escape Room allows you to visit Hogwarts from your own home!

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This week especially has shown us all how we can get creative and come together in a time of need. From watching Hallmark holiday movies in March to coming together with people all over the world to see Mo Willems draw, the internet has been full of amazing, innovative activities that we can all enjoy from home.

The best thing I have found to keep me entertained while we're stuck at home is a Harry Potter Themed Digital Escape Room and it's completely free!

This escape room was created by staff at the Peters Township Public Library in McMurray, PA. and you can complete it by yourself or with your family!

Harry Potter Themed Digital Escape Room

So, how does a virtual escape room work? Starting out, you're told that this is your first year at Hogwarts. With your house already chosen, you're told that this is going to be a team building activity.

During this activity, you will be watching clips from Harry Potter movies, answering questions from the clips, heading into Gringotts where you'll have to figure out the exchange rate between sickles and galleons, figure out how to do different spells and much, much more!

At first, I completed the escape room on my own so I could get a sense of what it was like. It was pretty funny looking at things like a cell phone and keypad as a wizard seeing these strange devices for the first time.

Then, I asked my youngest son if he'd like to come and do it with me. Of course he said yes! I mean, what kid wouldn't be excited for a Harry Potter escape room!

Doing the virtual escape room with someone else was much more fun because we were able to talk about what it might look like if we were actually there and help each other out when converting the sickles and galleons.

I love how it sparked his imagination and made him really think about what it would be like to visit the wizarding world.

It was really fun to see some of the trailers for the films, which were released so long ago! I mean, Daniel Radcliffe looks like a baby in the trailer for the Philosopher's Stone!

To access the Harry Potter digital escape room, click here.

All you need is an internet connection and a browser. You can open it on your mobile phone or computer - any device that can access the web!

Now I think I need to go have a Harry Potter movie marathon.

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Virtual field trips allow children to visit places around the world without ever leaving their homes. Through virtual field trips, they can visit other states, countries across the globe, and even other planets. This allows children to experience places they wouldn't get to see otherwise. Virtual field trips are also great for when you can't get out due to illness or can't afford to travel. Here are several free resources your family can use to take virtual field trips.

Zoo & Aquarium Free Virtual Field Trips

Dublin Zoo - Watch the giraffes, zebras, rhinos, elephants, and penguins of this Ireland zoo via live webcams.

Franklin Park Zoo- Explore this Boston zoo using an interactive map and videos.

Houston Zoo - Observe animals in several of the zoo's exhibits via live webcam.

Marineland Dolphin Adventure - Learn about dolphins, sea turtles, and more during a video-based tour of this marine mammal park in Florida.

Monterey Bay Aquarium - Watch sea creatures in this California aquarium with the live animal cam.

National Aquarium - Take a virtual tour of this aquarium located in Baltimore, Maryland.

San Diego Zoo - View live videos, learn about animals, play games, and more on this interactive website.

Zoo Tours - This YouTube channel visits zoos around the US.

Observe Wildlife With Free Virtual Field Trips

Africam - Watch animals in the African bush using live webcams.

All About Birds - Observe birds all over the US and world via live webcams.

Explore - View animals around the world with these live webcams.

Nature & National Parks Free Virtual Field Trips

Great Lakes Now - Learn about the Great Lakes of North America with this series of video-based virtual field trips.

Mount Everest - Explore this peak in the Himalayan mountain range through 360-degree photos and informative articles.

The Nature Conservancy - Learn about ecosystems around the world with video-based tours.

The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma - Explore nature in Oklahoma through videos and photographs.

Son Doong Cave - Explore the world's largest cave with 360-degree images.

The Virtual Rainforest - Learn about the rainforest with this interactive tour that includes informative videos and articles.

Yosemite National Park - Tour this national park located in California through interactive panoramic photographs.

Visit Farms With Free Virtual Field Trips

Eggs in Schools - Take a video-based tour of several egg farms.

Farm Tours - Learn about agriculture through these virtual tours of farms in Canada.

HenCam - Observe chickens on a small backyard farm in Massachusetts.

Purina Farms - Learn about the animals at Purina Farms with this virtual field trip.

History Museums Free Virtual Field Trips

Anne Frank House - Take a 360-degree tour of Anne Frank's home in Amsterdam.

The British Museum - Browse the online galleries of this museum, which is located in London.

Colonial Williamsburg - Take a 3D tour of the world's largest living history museum.

Corrie ten Boom Home - View the home in 360 degrees as the digital guide tells Corrie's story.

Museo Galileo - Virtually tour this museum dedicated to Galileo in Florence, Italy.

National Women's History Museum - Learn about trailblazing women while exploring the museum's virtual exhibits.

Old Sturbridge Village - Learn about life in 1830s New England with this 3D tour.

September 11th Memorial and Museum - Explore the museum with this interactive video-based virtual tour.

Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Virtually explore many current and past exhibits of this museum located in Washington D.C.

War & Military History Museums Free Virtual Field Trips

Battleship New Jersey - Take a video-based tour of the US's most decorated battleship.

Beyond the Battle Field - Watch a behind-the-scenes video-based field trip of the Museum of the American Revolution.

National Museum of the US Air Force - Take a virtual tour of this museum located in Dayton, Ohio.

The National World War II Museum - Learn about World War II with this series of video-based field trips.

Historical Sites, Landmarks, & Monuments Free Virtual Field Trips

Ellis Island - Visit Ellis Island with this video created by Scholastic.

Historic Philadelphia - Take a picture-based tour of historic sites in Philadelphia, PA. Stops include the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Betsy Ross Hall, and more.

Mount Rushmore - Explore this national memorial located in South Dakota through 360-degree images.

Mount Vernon - Take an interactive and informative tour of George Washington's home in Virginia.

The Statue of Liberty - Learn about the Statue of Liberty through the videos and photographs in this virtual tour.

The White House - Go on a 360-degree tour of the President's home.

Art Museum Free Virtual Field Trips

The Dalí Museum - Take a 360-degree virtual tour of this St. Petersburg, Florida, museum and view online galleries of Salvador Dalí's artwork.

The British Museum - Browse the online galleries of this museum, which is located in London.

Google Arts and Culture - View the art collections of over 500 museums and galleries. Some of the museums also offer full virtual tours.

The Louvre Museum - Explore exhibits at this famous art museum in Paris, France.

MetKids - Explore the Metropolitan Museum of Arts, located in New York City, using an interactive map and videos.

Learn About Space With Free Virtual Field Trips

Boeing Aerospace Tour - Join Boeing on a virtual field trip to the Johnson Space Center.

Callisto: Space Innovation Tour - Explore the Orion Spacecraft with a video-based field trip.

International Space Station - Take a video tour of the space station.

Johnson Space Center - Tour Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, with this series of videos from Boeing and Discovery Education.

Mars - Explore the surface of Mars in a 360-degree view while learning about the planet and space exploration.

NASA Glenn Research Center - Take a look around the facilities with these interactive virtual tours.

Factory & Business Free Virtual Field Trips

Amazon Fulfillment Center - Learn how Amazon fills customers' orders with this online field trip.

Mount Olive Tour - Find out how pickles are made with this video tour.

Taylor Guitars Factory - Watch guitars being made with this video-based factory tour.

Community Helpers & Services Free Virtual Field Trips

Clover Post Office - Visit the Clover Post Office in North Carolina to learn how mail is delivered.

Martin County Sheriff's Department - Join a group of preschoolers for a video-based virtual field trip to the sheriff's office in Martin County, Florida.

Memphis Fire Department - Watch a video tour of the fire department.

Republic Services - See what happens to our trash with virtual field trips to landfills and recycling centers.

Explore the World With Free Virtual Field Trips

AirPano - Visit locations all over the world virtually with 360-degree videos and photographs.

Borneo - Travel to Borneo, the third largest island in the world, and learn about the rainforest with this video.

Holy Land Tour - Virtually visit Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and more.

The Journey of Water - This video explores Columbia's paramo ecosystem and follows water's path to the kitchen sink.

The Most Dangerous Ways to School - Watch children all over the world travel to school with this 13-episode documentary series.

Rick Steves' Europe - Visit and learn about Europe with this YouTube channel.

Vatican Museums - Virtually tour numerous museums, chapels, and galleries.

World of Wonder Travel - Take virtual trips around the US and the world. The website includes a free printable passport and stamps to track field trips.

360 Cities - This website provides interactive 360-degree videos and images of locations around the world.

Miscellaneous Free Virtual Field Trips

National Geographic Education - This YouTube playlist includes virtual field trips to various locations.

Discovery Education - Discover Education offers a wide variety of virtual field trips.

Google Earth - "Fly" anywhere in the world in seconds, explore hundreds of cities in 3D, take guided tours, and create your own maps and stories.

Google Maps Street View - Type in any address, select street view, and explore the area. Not only can you take a virtual trip down the streets, but you can also "step" into many museums, landmarks, and other attractions. Here are some I've found.

Free Printable Field Trip Journal & Log

Our 20 Ways to Save on Field Trips post includes a free printable field trip journal and log. This printable works well for both in-person and virtual field trips.

Other Resources You May Enjoy
Free History Unit Studies and Lesson Plans Free Science Unit Studies and Lesson Plans Homeschool History with YouTube Homeschool Science with YouTube
Free Curriculum for All Subjects and Every Grade - Simply choose a subject from the menu on the main page to get started.
Note: This post was originally published on March 16, 2020 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it also probably means you're in for a lot of boredom, a lot of Netflix, and a lot of browsing the internet.

But there is a way to get a little culture and education while you're confined to your home. According to Fast Company, Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2500 museums and galleries around the world to bring anyone and everyone virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world..

Now, you get "go to the museum" and never have to leave your couch.

Google Arts & Culture's collection includes the British Museum in London, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Guggenheim in New York City, and literally hundreds of more places where you can gain knowledge about art, history, and science. This collection is especially good for students who are looking for ways to stay on top of their studies while schools are closed.

Take a look at just some of Google's top museums that are offering online tours and exhibits. Museums around the world are also sharing their most zen art on social media to help people cope with staying home. And if that's not enough culture for you, New York's Metropolitan Opera will be offering free digital shows every night at 7:30 p.m. Now you can even go "outside" with incredible virtual tours of some of America's best national parks.

British Museum, London

This iconic museum located in the heart of London allows virtual visitors to tour the Great Court and discover the ancient Rosetta Stone and Egyptian mummies. You can also find hundreds of artifacts on the museum's virtual tour.

Guggenheim Museum, New York

Google's Street View feature lets visitors tour the Guggenheim's famous spiral staircase without ever leaving home. From there, you can discover incredible works of art from the Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary eras.

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

This famous American art museum features two online exhibits through Google. The first is an exhibit of American fashion from 1740 to 1895, including many renderings of clothes from the colonial and Revolutionary eras. The second is a collection of works from Dutch Baroque painter Johannes Vermeer.

Musée d'Orsay, Paris

You can virtually walk through this popular gallery that houses dozens of famous works from French artists who worked and lived between 1848 and 1914. Get a peek at artworks from Monet, Cézanne, and Gauguin, among others.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul

One of Korea's popular museums can be accessed from anywhere around the world. Google's virtual tour takes you through six floors of Contemporary art from Korea and all over the globe.

Pergamon Museum, Berlin

As one of Germany's largest museums, Pergamon has a lot to offer - even if you can't physically be there. This historical museum is home to plenty of ancient artifacts including the Ishtar Gate of Babylon and, of course, the Pergamon Altar.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Explore the masterworks from the Dutch Golden Age, including works from Vermeer and Rembrandt. Google offers a Street View tour of this iconic museum, so you can feel as if you're actually wandering its halls.

Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

Anyone who is a fan of this tragic, ingenious painter can see his works up close (or, almost up close) by virtually visiting this museum - the largest collection of artworks by Vincent van Gogh, including over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and over 750 personal letters.

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

European artworks from as far back as the 8th Century can be found in this California art museum. Take a Street View tour to discover a huge collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, manuscripts, and photographs.

Uffizi Gallery, Florence

This less well-known gallery houses the art collection of one of Florence, Italy's most famous families, the de'Medicis. The building was designed by Giorgio Vasari in 1560 specifically for Cosimo I de'Medici, but anyone can wander its halls from anywhere in the world.

MASP, São Paulo

The Museu de Arte de São Paulo is a non-profit and Brazil's first modern museum. Artworks placed on clear perspex frames make it seem like the artwork is hovering in midair. Take a virtual tour to experience the wondrous display for yourself.

National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City

Built in 1964, this museum is dedicated to the archaeology and history of Mexico's pre-Hispanic heritage. There are 23 exhibit rooms filled with ancient artifacts, including some from the Mayan civilization.

Sadly, not all popular art museums and galleries could be included on Google Arts & Culture's collection, but some museums are taking it upon themselves to offer online visits. According to Fast Company, the Louvre also offers virtual tours on its website.

To see more of Google Arts & Culture's collection of museums, visit the collection's website. There are thousands of museum Street Views on Google as well. Google Arts & Culture also has an online experience for exploring famous historic and cultural heritage sites.

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Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch

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Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it also probably means you're in for a lot of boredom, a lot of Netflix, and a lot of browsing the internet.