Pearland Parent Magazine April 2020

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COVID 19 RESOURCES

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STATE AND LOCAL SERVICES Texas Health and Human Services/Texas Department of State Health Services

CORONAVIRUS RESOURCES

For Testing information, Symptoms, what to do if you’re sick and Prevention tips

CDC-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus

Brazoria County Covid-19 Information

www.brazoriacountytx.gov/government/ coronavirus-homepage

Harris County Covid-19 Information

FOOD ASSISTANCE

WANT TO HELP?

Grab and Go Lunches and Food Pantry

Volunteer and host a Virtual Food Drive!

publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/ Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus

Houston Food Bank www.houstonfoodbank.org/covid19

Ready Harris

*Many local school districts are offering free lunch and breakfast. Please check with your school district for more details.

self-assessment tool, recovery resources, coronavirus information www.readyharris.org

Harris County Coronavirus SelfAssessment Tool checkforcorona.com/harris-county#/ welcome

Coronavirus Helplines Brazoria County

979-864-2167 Mon- Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-2pm

Harris County

Crowdsource

Crowdsource connects volunteers to assist with no contact food deliveries to high risk Houston residents.

crowdsourcerescue.com

Delivering food to the Home-Bound Pearland Meals on Wheels Alvin Meals on Wheels

TX Dept of Health

If you or someone you know needs help during these uncertain times, Call the United Way HELPLINE -211 They can connect you with food, child care, transportation, and other critical information and resources.

Contact your local health department to find out how to get tested www.dshs.texas.gov/regions/2019nCoV-Local-Health-Entities

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Make and Donate Masks

Watch a How To Video Click Here!

Donate items local food banks: Items needed include: canned foods, toiletries and hygiene items, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, paper towels, diapers (all sizes) and wipes, pet food monetary donations are also crucial

Click here to find Food Banks in the Pearland Area

281-485-5081

832-927-7575 9am-7pm

1-877-570-9779 Mon- Fri 7am-8pm

Click here to get started!

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NEED INTERNET SERVICES? Click Here for Help With Internet Access from Comcast for low income assistance

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SUMMER CAMP Guide Active Play  DANCE EXPRESSIONS We offer Summer Camps, Workshops and summer classes. Our top-notch camps include crafts, dance, snacks, and lots of fun with many themes to choose from. www.DanceExpressions.net 281-996-6000  LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Land at Lone Star Flight Museum with weeklong aviation summer camps designed to let your child soar. We offer two types of camps, our Pilot Maker Camp focuses on the knowledge and skills of a pilot, our Charles E. Taylor Camp explains the engineering and mechanics of aircraft. Ages 10-12 www.LoneStarFlight.org/camps 346-708-2517  PEARLAND PARKS & RECREATION Camps and youth athletic leagues in a variety of sports. Ages 7 to 14. Registration is available at the administrative offices (4141 Bailey Road) or www.PearlandTX. gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation/ Programs/Athletics/Youth-Athletics 281-412-8900  UNIVERSITY CHEER Camps for individuals, stunt groups and teams! Campers are taught spirit dances, hip hop style cheer dances, pom routines, game cheers, game day spirit technique, tumbling, jumps and stunts! Parents are invited to a “showcase” on the last day to see their child perform the camp material and compete for fun awards! www.UniversityCheer.com 281-991-1417

STEM & Educational  BEST BRAINS PEARLAND www.BestBrainsPearland.com/summer-camp 832-559-0000  BRICKS & MINIFIGS PEARLAND Coming this Summer - Exploring Technology STEM Camps! www. BricksandMinifigs.com/pearland-tx/ 281-741-0279  FRIENDSWOOD ISD Friendswood Community Education Summer Camps are open to the public! We welcome anyone who wants to come and join the fun! http://myFISD.com/community-ed/ 281-482-6000

activities! IDEA Lab Kids STEAM [STEM + Arts] camps make summer a totally fun, memorable experience with camps like; How to become a YouTube Star, Minecraft Engineering and Coding, Medial Science, Future Doctor, Chef Academy Passport, Smart Home Design, Solving Global Issues with Technology and so much more.

Experience a summer with IDEA Lab Kids that engages critical thinking and simulates brains.

Enroll in summer camp now! www.pearland.idealabkids.com/camps 832-295-0796  SAN JACINTO COLLEGE A variety of fun & enriching summer camps for kids of all ages, including athletics, career exploration, music, STEM & more. www.SanJac.edu/Summer-Camps 281-998-6150  SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON Summer Camp 2020 at Sea Star Base Galveston is an intense and engaging program packed full of marine and aquatic activities. S.T.E.M. concepts have been integrated into each activity, for a fun and enriching experience! For scouts, the activities have been aligned with badge programs, so scouts can earn badges and patches while at summer camp. Overnight Camps: 11 to 17 years old or Day Camps: 8 to 17 years old www.SSBGalveston.org/camps 409-572-2560  SILVERLINE MONTESSORI The summer program at Silverline Montessori School is filled with fun and learning. We offer full day camps for children from 3 years old to 8 years old in arts, humanities, sciences, and more! Visit our website to reserve your spot today. www.SilverlineMontessori.com/summercamp Shadow Creek 713-436-5070 Silverlake 281-997-3700  THE TUTORING CENTER PEARLAND Summer Programs in Reading, Math, and Writing for Grades K-12. Improve your child’s academic skills to help them succeed in school. Fun learning environment. www.tutoringcenter.com, 832-781-8809

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 CAMP ALLEN  IDEA LAB KIDS We provide a fun & unique environment for Forget boredom and your same old summer young people to cultivate friendships, experience 6 | pearland parent ADVERTISE WITH US! CALL 281-480-3600

personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (located 1 hour from Houston) www.CampAllen.org 936-825-7175  VICTORY CAMP Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christian camp environment.

Day and overnight sessions available. www.VictoryCamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)

music and Arts  ALLEGRO PEARLAND ACADEMY OF MUSIC We are offering 3 camps this summer: Allegro Summer Strings Camp is a challenging & fun experience for violin, viola, cello & double bass students & will be led by the conductor of the Pearland Youth Orchestra and master teachers. Bring your instrument, your lunch, and get ready to play music from Bach to the Future! July 6-10; 9am-1pm each day.

Singing Whales and Mermaid Tails for ages 4-6, July 13-17; 9am-12pm each day.

It Takes Two Piano Duet Camp for ages 7 and up, July 27-31; 9am-12pm each day. www.AllegroAcademyPearland.com 713-452-9402

Horse Camps  PALOMA TRAILS Horse/Pony Riding Camp, Summer Riding Splash Camp, Unicorn Riding Camp.

Camps available for children age 18mth to 16yr, Experienced to No Experience.

Summer Riding Lessons also available. www.palomatrails.com/ 713-715-9363  THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH CAMP Mother/Daughter or All Girl Camps. Our summer camp sessions run from Saturday through the following Friday every week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. www.TexasHorseCamps.com 830-460-8487

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Virtual

Activities for all ages

HEALTH CARE

MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

METHODIST SUGARLAND

Go on a virtual field trip of the museum, you can also download Beyond the Battlefield – a class room kit for 2nd- 8th graders with discussion questions and vocabulary words. www.amrevmuseum.org/education-museum/ students-and-teachers/virtual-field-trip

Virtual urgent care & doctor visits www.houstonmethodist.org/find-a-doctor

PISKLAK ORTHODONTICS Helpful videos on braces care www.facebook.com/pisklakorthodontics/

PHYSICAL FITNESS LITTLE GYM OF KATY Parent and Child virtual classes on Tuesdays at 10 AM and PreK virtual classes on Thursdays at 10 AM on Facebook. www.facebook.com/tlgkaty/

STARS GYMNASTICS Classes on stretching & family challenges www.facebook.com/groups/2445870592301869/

FBI PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST APP

BASEBALL HALL OF FAME View their digital collection including interviews, audio recordings & scouting reports! collection.baseballhall.org/

ARTS

The world’s greatest super thief has struck again.

Can you track her around the globe to recover the stolen loot? shorturl.at/jrZ38

READING BRAZORIA COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Fun story times! https://www.facebook.com/bclstx/

CLEAR CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF PTAS Story time nightly at 6:30 www.facebook.com/CCCCofPTAs/

HARRIS COUNTY LIBRARIES

SUGAR LAND TOWN SQUARE Virtual Sugar Land JR Superstar Auditions www.facebook.com/events/282981289330791/

LUNCH DOODLES WITH MO WILLEMS

Puppet shows, story times, crafts & STEM www.youtube.com/user/harriscountypl/featured

ZOOS HOUSTON ZOO

COSMIC KIDS YOGA

Doodle with The Pigeon series & Elephant & Piggie Author everyday at 12cst. www.kennedy-center.org/education/mowillems/

Free yoga & mindfulness for kids www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

FREE ONLINE KID-FRIENDLY CALLIGRAPHY LESSONS

Home Safari with videos & activities cincinnatizoo.org/home-safari-resources

IRON CROSS GYMNASTICS

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Fun videos to jump around, learn techniques and polish your skills www.facebook.com/ironcrossgymnastics. dance/

STEM

Learn what it’s like to train like an agent! www.fbi.gov/news/apps/fitnessapp

OLYMPIA GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING Free videos for cardio, gymnastics and conditioning www.youtube.com/channel

MUSEUMS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON Daily virtual learning experiences and story times www.facebook.com/cmhouston

LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Daily virtual activities from scavenger hunts, demos and talks! www.facebook.com/lonestarflightmuseum/ www.instagram.com/lonestarflightmuseum/

HAPPY EASTER

Facebook lives on different animals daily at 11am www.facebook.com/

CINCINNATI ZOO

LIVECAMS MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM

NASA STEM activities, games, reading, labs & puzzles www.nasa.gov/stem-at-home-for-students-k-4. html

SPACE CENTER HOUSTON Download their app to go on interactive tours, 360 experiences, AR & more! spacecenter.org

GAMES BREAKOUT EDU Learning games platform with 1600+ games! www.breakoutedu.com/free

WHERE ON GOOGLE EARTH IS CARMEN SANDIEGO?

Live cams that you can view of animals! www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/livecams

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM Watch live cams of dolphins, otters, turtles & pelicans! www.seewinter.com/animals/webcams/mavisrescue-hideaway-cam/

EXPLORE Is there an animal you want to see live? They probably have it. They have a ton. Way to many to list, if it’s not extinct, they have eyes on it. explore.org/livecams/currently-live/ Follow us on Facebook for more ideas and Sign Up for Weekly Eblasts with activities, crafts, recipes and resources.

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WAYS TO SAY THANKS! SIDEWALK CHALK A BIG THANK YOU IN YOUR DRIVEWAY OR FENCE. It could be for the grocery clerk next door, or the nurse that lives down the street, or anyone driving by that goes to work every day to help the community in some way. If you have a neighbor that is a hero in your mind, mention them specifically in your drawing.

DRESS LIKE A SUPERHERO AND GO ON A WALK. Salute the garbage men, landscapers, and other workers still out doing the jobs that have to be done.

HANG SIGNS IN YOUR WINDOWS. Show your appreciation by posting a big thank you sign in your window, or in your car. Bringing smiles to everyone during these troubling times will go a long way to help us all through it.

TREAT THEM. Have lunch or even just afternoon coffees delivered from a local restaurant to the fire station, police department or doctors office you know is having to work through this.

POST A THANK YOU ON ALL YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. You may not think it is much, but with all the negative feedback on the internet, the positive messages are very much appreciated and vital to keep up the spirits of everyone on the front lines.

DRAW A PICTURE AND BE IN OUR VIRTUAL ART SHOW ON FACEBOOK. We will host a virtual art show on our Facebook page during the month of April- look for the post, add your child’s drawing, and we will post a virtual art show on April 26th- National Superhero Day!

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES. Even if a business isn’t physically open during this, they are still heroes in our hearts. Many are struggling to continue to pay employees with little to no income.

Purchase gift cards, schedule your kids’ summer birthday parties or summer camps now, or make a donation if you can.

DON’T FORGET THE TEACHERS! The local school districts and teachers have been working non-stop to keep our kids learning. Have your kids send them a card online or connect on a Face-time call if possible. The teachers are missing their students as much as the students are missing them.

STAY HOME! HELP FLATTEN THE CURVE! Regardless of how healthy you may feel, staying home and “flattening the curve,” is what will help the most and be most appreciated by those working in the front lines. See our ideas on family activities, virtual fun and resources in our weekly eblasts each Wednesday to help you through the weeks ahead. Sign up for our eblasts on Facebook.

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D Party Planning Guide

Fun ways to celebrate your birthday child while “staying home” Plan a parade!

Ask your child’s friends to drive by with birthday signs, balloons, honks … they can all pull up in front of house and open car windows and sing happy birthday to the child.

Make a Birthday Time Capsule

Include news articles from the day, pictures of your child, fill out birthday interview about favorite colors, foods, etc and then they can put it away and open as adult to remember their historical 2020 Bday! (See our Pinterest Board for bday interview questions)

Make a big deal at home!

Decorate with balloons and streamers! Bake a cake, cupcakes or cake balls! Check out our Pinterest board for lots of ideas for at home ideas to make your birthday child feel special including easy recipes to make together.

Go Virtual

Connect your child’s friends on an app, such as Zoom or House Party, where they can all be together to sing Happy Birthday! Make a balloon arch or hang balloons and curly ribbon from the ceiling and have your birthday cutie sit in front of it for a cool backdrop.

Game On!

Play virtual party games with friends like charades, pictionary or email bingo cards or a list of scavenger hunt items for them to look for and share with each other. For older kids have them connect with friends online or through their gaming system.

Watch Party

Choose a movie and a time. With apps like Kast you can use to watch a movie together on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO, Amazon Prime Video,YouTube, and even stream video games.

Sing and Dance!

Have Alexa or Google sing Happy Birthday to the birthday kiddo and ask to play kids’ birthday party music. Have a dance party. Include fun twists like play freeze dance or shine a flashlight on one person to “shine” at a time.

See our Pinterest Board for more ideas.

Make Plans for a Future Party...

Plan a summer birthday party for your spring birthday kids! Check out our birthday guide and plan now for their best party ever!

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 LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM Get ready to soar in for a party that will not soon be forgotten! Recommended for ages 6 and up, packages include museum access, party room, and knowledge hunt. www.lonestarflight.org 1-888-FLY-LSFM (359-5736)

 BRICKS & MINIFIGS What could be better than a LEGO® themed party for your LEGO® fan?

Schedule the most amazing birthday party in our store’s dedicated party room! Fun and easy for parents, too - no setup, no clean up, just show up!

Your children and their friends will love it! www.bricksandminifigs.com/pearlandtx/ 281-471-0279

 MAIN EVENT Main Event throws EPIC birthday parties for kids! The most FUN you can have under one roof! www.mainevent.com Stafford 281-313-7200 Webster 281-332-4500

 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON Celebrate your child with a birthday party at the ultimate Playground for Your Mind! www.cmhouston.org 713-522-1138  CODE NINJAS Party Like a Ninja! Celebrate your child’s birthday ninja-style. We’ll handle the details so you can focus on having a great time. Build video games while learning to code. Play your favorite video games with friends. Construct and play with cool robotics. Engage in fun STEM games and activities. Helpful staff on hand to maximize the fun. www.codeninjas.com/birthday-parties/ tx-pearland-shadow-creek Shadow Creek 832-849-5110 www.codeninjas.com/birthday-parties/ tx-pearland-silverlake Silverlake 832-777-3662  GALVESTON RAILROAD MUSEUM Celebrate with trains! Host a one of a kind birthday party that your child will never forget! Many Birthday Party Packages to choose from! www.galvestonrrmuseum.com 409-765-5700  IDEA LAB KIDS Take our STEAM learning out of the classroom and into a custom-designed, fun party experience for all! There are a variety party themes to choose from. All parties incorporate inventive, hands-on activities in a festive atmosphere tailored to a child’s interests and age. www.pearland.idealabkids.com 832-295-0796  JUMPS R US We offer Moonwalks, Slides, Water Slides, Combos, Concession Products, Tables & Chairs and more for your party rental fun! Free delivery to League City and surrounding areas, including Friendswood, Clear Lake, Webster, Pearland, Alvin, Santa Fe, Dickinson, Texas City, La Marque, Galveston and more. www.jumpsrustx.com/ 832-763-4955

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 AMY BLAKE’S ACADEMY OF DANCE A one-hour dance class in your choice of ballet, jazz, or hip hop followed by a one-hour party. $10 per child with a 10-child minimum plus $100.00 facility rental. www.amyblakedance.com 281-482-0600

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 MOODY GARDENS www.moodygardens.com 1-800-582-4673  PREMIER MARTIAL ARTS Throw the Best Birthday Party Ever!

Martial Arts-themed birthday parties are easy for you and fun for your kids Our birthday parties are fun, active and educational - and your kid will shine in front of their best friends. Best of all, we take care of everything - so you can enjoy the day too! www.premiermartialarts.com/birthdayparties/ League City 281-332-5425 Dickinson 832-285-5177 Pearland 832-328-5139  SEA STAR BASE GALVESTON With four conference rooms overlooking the bayou, a reception hall with panoramic views, and outdoor spaces on our pristine waterfront, your next event is sure to be a hit! Receive 5% off your rental with promo code: PARENTEVENT5 www.ssbgalveston.org/specialevents 409-572-2560  SUGAR LAND SKEETERS Birthdays at the Ballpark! Celebrate your birthday at Constellation Field!

No Worries, No Clean Up. We do all the work! Check out our available packages and book your party today! www.sugarlandskeeters.com/groups/ birthdays  THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org 713-521-1515  THE HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org 713-533-6500  THE PURPLE BOX THEATER Venue complete with stage and lights for 2 hrs. 2 party hosts help with set up and clean up. Entertainment on stage: improv skits, learn a choreographed song and dance. www.thepurpleboxtheater.com 818-642-4665

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SCAVENGER HUNT! Find these 5 Easter eggs hidden in our magazine HAPPY EASTER

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Find 3 things that sound fun to do this summer Find an ad with someone smiling Find an ad with a star Find an ad for something to help you be healthy Find an ad with something active to do Find an ad to help you learn

FUN FAMILY

WALKS! Start a Neighborhood Bear Hunt!

Place a teddy bear in your window visible to people walking by. Take a picture and post on social media you are starting a bear hunt and for others to do the same! As families go out for walks, they can look for bears in neighbor’s windows. Visit our Pinterest Board to make binoculars out of TP rolls, hear the story online and extension activities to make it a BEAR-y fun day!

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Listen to the story

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Sing the Song

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Make Binoculars

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Go on a Bear Hunt!

ROCK YOUR WALK Paint rocks with inspirational messages and place on neighborhood side walks or trails. See our Pinterest Board for ideas.

CHALK YOUR WALK Decorate your sidewalk or driveway with inspirational messages! See our Pinterest Board for recipes on how to make your own sidewalk chalk or paint!

FIND MORE SCAVENGER HUNTS AND ACTIVITIES ON OUR PINTEREST BOARDS!

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STOP PUT A HALT TO SIBLING RIVALRY

Sibling rivalry can be very frustrating for parents, especially while everyone is stuck at home during the covid-19 pandemic. Below are some tips to help curb the rivalry, and build some camaraderie.

Stop comparing. Every child has their own talents and short falls. When you compare your kids, it just makes them resentful of each other, which causes more struggles.

Create a team environment. Having your family work together on projects from time to time teaches them that they can work together towards a common goal, and will encourage them to do so in other areas of their life.

(Plant a flower bed, wash the car, etc…)

around the block, watching their favorite show on Disney Plus, or playing a game. Let your child choose the activity, and make sure you give them your full attention- no phones, no distractions.

Validate their feelings. Everyone gets angry with others from time to time. It is important that children know these feelings are normal, but there are appropriate ways to express themselves.

Take a break. If they can’t work it out on their own, they should take some time apart until they can find a resolution. Have them make a list of things they can do to help them cool down. (Read a book, take a walk, listen to music, etc…)

Let them settle it. Unless it becomes physical, it is usually best to encourage them to settle their own disputes. Encourage them to listen to each other and find a compromise.

These are skills that will help them through all stages of life.

One on one time. Give each child individual undivided attention. While we can’t currently take them to lunch or a movie, you can achieve the same effect by going on a walk

Don’t force them to always play together.

Everyone needs time to themselves to regroup and recharge. They shouldn’t be forced to play together if one needs some down time.

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Get some exercise. Regular exercise is not only good for the body, but it’s good for the mind, too. When you feel good mentally, you are better equipped to handle conflicts.

Set the pace. When kids see you and your spouse or other family members settling disputes with fairness and respect, they take notice. When you have an argument that they witness, explain to them how you were able to compromise so that everyone was satisfied with the resolution.

Don’t force them to share everything.

Each child should have items that are theirs, and theirs alone. In the case of community items, teach them to take turns. If they can’t work it out, the item will have to be taken away from everyone until they can settle their dispute.

If you can guide them to find appropriate ways to settle conflicts with their siblings while they are young, they will be better prepared for getting along with peers and coworkers as they get older.

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