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Virtual Bible School videos are available filled with songs, skits, stories, meditations, games, crafts and snacks. All ages will enjoy them!  

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In-person learning opportunities are suspended due to the Pandemic, but there are many ways you can grow faith in your home! The list below gives you some resources, as well as clicking on the four pictures below (children, teens, adults and families) for videos and ideas.

Resources for Parents to talk with children/teens about racism & killing of George Floyd and others.

Miss Anna Talks About - A brief video and twoconversation guides for families and parents- has excellent glossary and activities.

• Grief in a time of Injustice and COVID-19'
•  "Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families" . The show will include Sesame Street characters and will talk to kids about racism, the recent nationwide protests, embracing diversity and being more empathetic and understanding.
• 3 lessons on prejudice/stereotypes, curiosity & empathy, colors & culture from Deep Blue Bible by Cokesbury
• Being Antiracist- Watch this video together and then use the discussion questions below to reflect as a family (WARNING: there is a brief description of the events surrounding Michael Brown's death at the 9:05 mark).Discussion Questions:
  1) What does it mean to be "Antiracist?" 2) How does Dr. Kendi define the term "racist?"
  3) Why does he describe racism as a cancer? 4) What does he say we need to do in order to end racism? 5) What are some things you can do to help treat the disease of racism?
• "Raising White Kids' Author On How White Parents Can Talk About Race
• Talking to kids about protesting; Five things I Want My Kids to Know.
• Your kids aren’t too young to talk about race.
• Talking to Children after Racial Incidents from the Penn GSE Newsroom
• Tips for Parents on Media Coverage from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network​
• What White Children Need to Know About Race, Ali Michael and Eleonora Bartoli
• Talking to Kids about Racial Stereotypes – Tip Sheet, Media Smarts
• https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/resources-for-talking-about-race-racism-and-racialized-violence-with-kids/

Resources and Ideas for Parents to talk with children/teens about COVID-19

• How to teach children to stay 6 feet apart
• From Building Faith: Coronavirus, Anxiety, Children, and the Church
• Sesame Street/CNN Town Hall episode
• ​How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus- PBS kids
• Supporting Teens during a Pandemic
•  From Seattle Children’s Hospital: Helping Children and Teens Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19​​
• A free book to download on explaining the Coronavirus to children
• This free workbook can help us work through the anxiety we are all feeling and includes practical exercises to reduce anxiety, distraction and breathing exercises and more!
• ​MN COVID-19 Resource Guide- everything from activities for kids, yoga and meditation videos, where to find groceries, online support groups and more.​

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FAITH AT HOME IDEAS: ​

• Do Faith at Home- daily fun activities and readings from Episcopal Christian Educators
• ​Faith5 - 5 simple steps you are do to create a 5 minute prayer routine with your family
• Watch a Godly Play Scripture Story come to life!​
• Take a prayer walk with your family
• Do Faith 5:  SHARE your highs and lows  READ a Bible verse or story  TALK about how the Bible reading might relate to your highs and lows  PRAY for one another's highs and lows   BLESS one another
• Moonlight pajama walk
• Vibrant Faith At Home has a library of ideas for families with young children, with teens, couples
• http://www.godventure.co.uk Great site that has ideas for praying with children, Bible activities and seasonal activities

General Ideas for Families:

• Easy Hands-On Activities Families Can Do At Home (Teacher Approved!)
• Virtual Field Trips – at famous zoos and children’s attractions
• Free Coloring Books from 113 Museums
• Storyline Online – celebrities read storybooks out loud
• 12 World Famous Museums offer Virtual Tours