Resources to keep on learning
ACE is compiling a list of no-cost resources being provided by our instructors to keep students engaged and learning during this extended time at home. Please click on the tabs below to see the options for youth and adults, and check back often because we plan to add to the list as we hear from more of our instructors.
Adults
Bridge with Elizabeth Gompels
BollyX with Randeep Kaur
Randeep is sharing details for free live online classes being hosted by various instructors in the BollyX Community. See below or follow https://www.facebook.
Live-streamed FREE Low-Impact Bollywood-inspired dance classes:
Tuesday March 31 at 5:30pm EST — 30 min low impact BollyX Class
Zoom Meeting ID: 891-148-124
Wednesday April 1 at 6 pm EST — Llve-streamed 45 min low impact BollyX Class
Visit bit.ly/BXLIT-WB to register and obtain the Zoom link.
Thursday April 2 at 6:45 pm — 45 minute low impact BollyX Class
Zoom Meeting ID: 845-305-208
Friday April 3 at 12:15pm — a 60 minute low impact BollyX Class
Zoom Meeting ID: 884-555-156
Poetry with Arlington Poet Laureate Steven Ratiner
The Red Letter Poems Project — Enjoy a new poem each week authored by a different poet by sending an email to steven.arlingtonlaureate@gmail.com with the subject line “mailing list.”
Ukulele with Anne Ku
Free virtual ukulele workshop — See the recording of Anne’s first virtual workshop at https://www.facebook.com/blogmaiden/videos/10158069405486083/?d=n
Writing with Alissa Butterworth
The Home Writer’s Retreat — A daily (or almost daily) email newsletter with writing prompts, ideas and suggestions for writers and creators to focus on their art. Subscribe on Alissa’s website
Tai Chi with Zhantao Lin
Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan 88 Move Hand Form with Zhantao Lin:
Part 1 (First 16 moves- 3:35 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DFAZWJvoQI
Part 2 (16-49 moves- 7:48 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxufgkLaCOY
Part 3 (50-88 moves- 11:34 mins)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRgnQZ37jNw
Here is the Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan 88 Move Hand Form with Zhantao Lin
Front View:
Full 88 Form runs 22:57 mins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEjcvfp9Kcs
Part 1 ends at 3:33 mins
Part 2 runs from 3:33 to 11:22 mins
Part 3 runs from 11:22 to 22:57 mins.
Here is the Back View:
Full 88 Form runs 21:12 mins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4wcOGJRQnY&t=674s
Part 1 ends 3:32
Part 2 goes from 3:32 to11:14 mins
part 3 goes from 11:14 to 21:12
Helpful Hint:
You can slow down the speed by clicking on the wheel (“Settings”) on the bottom right, then choose the speed that’s best for you.
Youth
Art activities from Kayla McKenna
Language classes with Rola
Free Streaming Language Classes — Rola Languages of Cambridge is offering free Facebook Live language sessions daily on their Facebook page. Follow them at: https://www.facebook.com/rolalanguages
Classes are designed for both adults and children of all ages and levels.
Monday – Friday
10 am – Community Spanish
11 am – Children’s Spanish
Nathan’s Ninjas
Ninja Notes — Fun drills for ninjas from Nathan’s Ninjas on Youtube (Rising Storm Training Academy)
Nature education with Mass Audobon
Check out Mass Audubon’s newly-launched Explore Nature at Home section to find:
- Videos from their team of naturalists and educators like “Bird of the Day” and “Nature in Your Neighborhood” from cities and towns across Massachusetts.
- Activities to download for the entire family such as nature bingo, coloring sheets, and a scavenger hunt.
- Ways to engage in citizen science by recording wildlife observations.
- Actions you can take to protect the planet.
- . . . and more!
More content will be added in the days and weeks ahead.
Parkour with Parkour Generations
Running Clubs
Suggested Training Plan:
1. Warm-up!
Try this Nike Run Club Warm-Up, or find others that work for you.
2. RUN (or walk, to get into the swing of it)!
Try this 10-Week Training Plan from Girls on the Run. (This plan is not only for girls. It’s just put out by an organization that works specifically with girls.) Check the guidelines at the top right of each page to find the plan that’s best for you.
3. Circuit Training (work up to 2x/week)!
Get some ideas here. Lunges, squats, push-ups, burpees, and more! Choose 4 or 5 exercises and do 8-10 reps of each, then repeat the circuit 2 or 3 times. Mix it up!
4. Stretch!
Check out this video from the Run Experience and this Runner’s World article.
Science projects from Wicked Cool for Kids
STEM activities from Einstein’s Workshop
Virtual Learning Page with live Lego socials, tutorials and more
http://einsteinsworkshop.com/virtual-learning
Online Learning
If you are looking for longer-term online courses while we are unable to meet in person, please check out our wide selection of distance learning opportunities.
Adult Programs
Ages 18+
Youth Programs
Grades K-8
High School Programs
Grades 9-12
What’s Happening
Catalog Cover Art Contest
Arlington Community Education is accepting submissions of artwork of any medium to be featured on the covers of our 2020-2021 catalogs. Submit here by June 15, 2020. Guidelines and submissions
Gift Certificates
It may come in an envelope, but it’s truly a box of possibilities to learn and create. Please call our office to purchase: 781.316.3568.
Highlights
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Margaret Credle Thomas & Maureen Nee
2 Tuesdays & 2 Thursday, May 12 – 21
6 – 8 pm
Boston’s Bicycling Renaissance
Lorenz J. Finison, Ph.D.
Wednesday, May 13
7 – 8:30 pm
Creating & Keeping the Relationship You Want
Lauren Mackler
Thursday, May 14
7 – 8:30 pm
Arlington Community Ed’s Favorite Bookstore
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