The Washington Post has an ultimate parent's guide to activities for kids which they update as needed. Usually Post articles are behind a paywall, but because it's related to the pandemic, you should be able to access this resource for free. Check out the article here.
Category: Music
Met Opera Streaming
Another arts organization is offering nightly streaming of their operas, on their website. The selection changes regular and can be found at their site. Check it out here.
Radio with Ani DiFranco!
All you musicians out there may or may not be familiar with Buffalo's own (and alum of Performing Arts High School) Ani DiFranco. If you're not familiar, I highly recommend checking out her music. She is an all independent label and resisted the temptation from large music labels to join them, so she could retain …
Classical Music for Kids
And one more cool music site for your kids while at home. Classics for Kids website has a number of fun and educational activities, including some games, that you don't need an app for either. Listen, play and learn 🙂 CLICK HERE for the site and make sure to scroll the whole main page to …
Virtual Piano
More fun with music! Nothing to download, just CLICK HERE for a great sounding keyboard you can play in an instant 🙂
Music-Making Online
So we've been home for about a month, and there's a ton to do online, but maybe you're bored with the usual things. Here's a fun little website (also an APP you can download) called Incredibox. It's too hard to explain it, you just have to try it. You can make your own little compositions …
Brain Pop Online Learning
Hello Olmsted Families--I have a great resource to share with you for varying grade levels that has student-centered videos, quizzes and games on various subjects and topics. Perhaps your child has already heard of, and used some of the Brain Pop resources. The company has made all their resources free for families (and teachers) during …
Journals & Diaries, Videos & Podcasts
Good morning to the Olmsted Owls family. I was thinking about what I'd post next for everyone, and thinking of articles I've read recently about keeping a diary or journal during this unprecedented event we are all living through together. I've started a video diary. It helps me pass the time, share with others, and …
Public Library Online Resources
If you already have a Buffalo and Erie County Public Library card, you can immediately access books and music online with your card. CLICK here for the currently available resources. Click here for information on music, audio and ebooks. Check under DOWNLOADS & STREAMING on this page (bottom left). If you haven't gotten your library …
Buffalo Philharmonic Performances!
WNED 94.5 Classical will be airing previously recorded BPO performances every Tuesday at 7PM. What a great opportunity to hear a world-class orchestra (from our backyard) perform. Click here for more information (scroll a bit to find the purple section on the page) PS--Here's a throw back photo of the stage at Kleinhans before a …
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