Quarndon Village

Fun and Brain Food

21st December 2020

Have a go at Derby Book Festival's December Literature Quiz. A fun challenge for all!

We've kept the ideas for fun ways for families to spend some time at home, and a selection of ideas from earlier in the year.

Suggestions for this page? email web@quarndon-pc.gov.uk

Derby Book Festival Literature Quizzes

Here is some some book-related entertainment from Derby Book Festival.

The Festival team members say they have had fun putting the quiz together; they hope you will be enjoy dfinding the answers it with your family and friends - or on your own (at least you'll win that way)!

They will be posting one each quiz month until Christmas … and who knows after that!

Click on the link for the December quiz, with 10 questions in each of 10 rounds.

https://www.derbybookfestival.co.uk/news/2020/our-december-book-quiz

Have a look at the Derby Book Festival website too; there is a lot to enjoy and some 2021 dates for your diary.

Family makes from Derby Museums: Pompom launcher, paper statues, kindness box...

Use popular craft items to make lots of exciting creations.

Short videos and list of what you need make these activities family-friendly.

Children: don't forget to ask your grown ups before you start!

Click on the link to find out more.

https://www.derbymuseumsfromhome.com

Felt tip printing, Shadow puppets and Plastic Bag weaving

These mini projects, plus many more, can be found on the Royal Academy website, which includes lots of fun art that families can enjoy at home.

Click on the link to find out more.

https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/families?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AE_ResilientArtNewsletter1_d_MARKETING_250320&utm_content=version_A&sourceNumber=623351#sign-up-to-hear-from-us

Painted Pebbles

6th July 2020

Nestling safely in the crook of a tree, a crevice in a wall or a rock, brightly painted pebbles surprise and delight passers by. They are fun to create; have a look at the link below.

https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Pebbles

Safety advice: When you paint your pebble be very careful to put it in a safe place where it can't cause a choking hazard for small children or animals: if you see a perfect spot, perhaps in a garden, ask the owner before you can place your pebble!

Draw a memory map of Quarndon

9th May 2020

It would be great if you could take a photo of your completed map and send it to web@quarndon-pc.gov.uk

This activity, created by the New York Centre for Architecture, asks you to...

'Close your eyes and imagine taking a walk from your home out into your block or neighborhood. What places or things stand out? Everyone experiences their neighborhood in their own personal way. Share yours by making a memory map that shows the places that make your neighborhood special to you.

Memory maps often mix drawings and words, and don't need to be accurate. Think about the sounds, colors, textures, and smells that are part of your experience as you walk around your neighborhood. Can you include these somehow? There is no "right way" to make a memory map. Your map should reflect you and your unique view of your neighborhood!'

Click here for the activity:

https://w7jln1jmtz92r8zso3ijqxl1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/05/Memory-Map-Activity.pdf

Adults: to find lots more Memory Map ideas, not just by youngsters, see https://www.citylab.com/life/2020/04/neighborhood-maps-coronavirus-lockdown-stay-at-home-art/610018/

Brush up your Shakespeare

A quiz to test your knowledge of virus-related themes and characters in Shakespeare's plays. Questions and answers here.