As we continue to adjust to navigating our present situation with our kids and our communities, we have some resources for Champaign-Urbana families
Check out some of the things you CAN do while practicing social distancing and enjoying the emergence of spring, too
Now that we’re a bit into this social distancing practice, we’re getting the hang of how to walk this thing out. And as we settle into this “normal for now”, we have a number of resources put together for you to check out as you plan out your days. First up, you probably want to know where you can go grocery shopping and what hours your stores are open. Since school is closed, you’re likely also looking for educational resources to keep kids entertained and learning – we have over 300 here for you.
What about field trips? We’ve got a list of seven “Illinois-specific” trips you can take without leaving your home. You can make some time to give back this week by writing cards to senior citizens, too.
On more serious subject matters, you may have a student preparing to take AP exams with questions. How about how to talk to your children about what is happening presently? We interviewed a child life specialist at Carle on this topic. If you are looking for what schools have put together in regards to food distribution, we have that info, too. Note – many of these programs are available for all children 18 and younger (including young children who have not yet begun school).
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This Week’s Featured Activity – Go Hunting For Eggs at Champaign County Forest Preserves
Traditional Easter egg hunts may not all be happening (yet to be determined as individual communities make those calls) but no matter what, there’s one way you can start Easter egg hunting right now that perfectly fits within our limitations during the COVID-19 situation. Set out on a hunt to find the Champaign County Forest Preserve District’s 30 “eggs” (painted rocks) throughout five different locations in Champaign County!
Send us your pics via email or Facebook of your family finding the eggs and they may be shared in the coming weeks as we make this Easter Egg Hunt the one that everyone can take on amidst unusual circumstances.
Some events we’d like you to know about:
To find the complete chambanamoms.com event calendar, click here. Our event calendar is serving a much different purpose right now than in typical times. You can submit virtual events you know of (librarians hosting story time, etc.) by clicking here. Be sure to include the detailed link to find your streamed event.
Kids Show – Bones Jugs Livestream
Thursday, March 26, 1-1:45pm
Bones Jugs will be doing their wacky xylophone and banjo and bones thing live on the internet.
Good Night #chambana
Thursday, March 26, 7-7:30 with Scott Bennett, Illinois State Senator
Friday, March 27, 7-7:30 with Mayor Deb Feinen, City of Champaign
Do your kids love to have a bedtime story read to them? Ours do! Being home all day and reading {all.the.books} your kids might want to listen to a new person read them a story.
Chalk Your Walk #Chambana
Friday, March 27
Spread joy and kindness! We invite you and your family to draw inspiring art and/or write encouraging messages on a nearby sidewalk or your driveway. Take a pic of the art and post it in our event, or send it us. We will give chambanamoms shirts to a few lucky winners.
Takeout & a Toast
Saturday, March 28, 6:30-7pm
We’ll host a virtual toast to the community that has come out in force to support our local service industry. We’ll raise our glasses together, and share our meals all across the greater Champaign County area.
Earth Day Art Contest
Now through April 9
This art competition is open to all students in Champaign and Vermilion counties and is divided into three categories: elementary, middle school and high school. The contest is centered on Earth Day 2020.
Do you want your event to stand out in the chambanamoms.com weekend planner? Email us for information on featured calendar events and weekend planner ads now.
For more events, as always, check our Champaign-Urbana family-friendly events calendar, presented by CIBM Bank.
