We have another week of online activities, challenges and workshops for all to enjoy. Here's a breakdown of everything lined up for next week (commencing 8 June).
Workshops w/c 8 June
Monday 8 June
Makaton Nursery Rhyme - pre-recorded video available on the website homepage
Following Friday's Makaton Clue of the Week, 'RAINBOW', our Early Years and Education Officer, Becci, will reveal this week's Nursery Rhyme.
Tuesday 9 June
Rhyme and Shine - interactive session via Zoom at 10.15am
Rhyme and Shine is a popular singing session that typically takes place in our Learning Centre for parents/carers and babies aged 2 and under. Becci will be streaming a session which you can enjoy in the comfort of your home, via the online app Zoom. Places need to be booked in advance by 12pm the day before the session date.
Wednesday 10 June
#dreamOUT - presented by PillowTalk Theatre
Every week, the PillowTalk storytellers will provide your family with a short tale to engage children and inspire adults. Along with the story will be: three questions to get you thinking, three ideas for fun activities to do at home, and one extra special illustration.
Singing for Wellbeing Online - interactive session via Zoom at 2pm
Join Becci for 30 minutes of Singing for Wellbeing every Wednesday, with the chance to have fun singing along to classic songs from a range of genres. Places need to be booked in advance by midnight the day before the session date.
Infant Youth Theatre - interactive session via Zoom at 10.30am
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Armchair Reviewers Club - Response to last week's screening
For last week's session of the Armchair Reviewers Club, we sat down to watch the The Old Vic's A Monster Calls in the comfort of our homes. We encourage our audiences to submit their thoughts on the play via email or social media, and we'll be creating a 'roundup' that brings these reviews together.
Thursday 11 June
Junior Youth Theatre (School years 3 - 6) - interactive session via Zoom at 10.30am
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Intermediate Youth Theatre - interactive session via Zoom at 2pm
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Armchair Reviewers Club - Watch the Play
Join us as we watch another theatre performance via a link in the comfort of our homes. This week we are sitting down to watch Graeae’s Reasons to be Cheerful. We'd love you to submit your thoughts, either on social media or by emailing getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk by Monday 15 June and we'll deliver the verdict on Wednesday 17 June.
Friday 12 June
Rhyme and Shine - interactive session via Zoom at 9.45am
Rhyme and Shine is a popular singing session that typically takes place in our Learning Centre for parents/carers and babies aged 2 and under. Becci will be streaming a session which you can enjoy in the comfort of your home, via the online app Zoom. Places need to be booked in advance by 12pm the day before the session date.
Junior Youth Theatre (School years 7 - 9) - interactive session via Zoom at 10.30am
Live online session to continue support for participants of Corn Exchange Youth Theatre.
Arji's Poetry Jam - interactive session via Crowdcast at 1pm
These workshops, designed by poet Arji Manuelpillai, will inspire you and introduce you to writing poetry in a way you didn’t think possible. These sessions also feature speakers including world class comedians, child psychotherapists, yoga teachers, scientists, actors and many more. This week's jam is all about play as we connect with Goldmith’s researcher and Lecturer Kevin Davidson. He specialises in understanding play, pushing for it to be an integral part of our education system. For years Arji has been interested in the connection between poetry and play and this workshop explores ways to find playfulness in the creative process, connecting with the inner child and rediscovering the joy of language. Places need to be booked in advance by 9am on the day of the session.
Alphabetland - pre-recorded video accessible from website homepage
Our Early Years and Education Officer will be recording 10 minutes of songs, rhymes and games, which will be uploaded onto our website.
Sunday 14 June
Little Story Sundays - pre-recorded video accessible from website homepage
Another one of our popular Learning Centre sessions will be available for you and your family to enjoy online. Focussing on a favourite children’s story each time, you’ll find ways to explore the story through games and craft activities. Come and find out what story we will be learning about this week…
Know someone who doesn’t have access to the internet? Let us know and we will call them or post them with some activities to enjoy. Email getinvolved@cornexchangenew.co.uk
Or, why not tell us what you'd like to see next!
On Monday 15 June at 11.15am we will be holding a live online session of Memory Café via the app Zoom. This session is particularly suitable for people living with Dementia, their carers and family members and will feature well-known music, performed by Berkshire Maestros muscian. Places for this session need to be booked in advance. Find out more
