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Free STEM Virtual

Free Coding Lesson

May 20, 2020 - May 20, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm

This event occurs weekly,
on Wednesdays

Location

Instagram Live

Chicago, IL

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Description

To help guide parents through extended school closures around the country and as a way to keep kids engaged, educated, and entertained, Learning Resources has partnered with actress, author and producer Danica McKellar will teach kids ages 5-10 about coding in a live learning experience on Instagram Live. Along with this two-part educational series, which will continue next week, Learning Resources will be making a donation of $25,000 in educational toys to the Kids in Need Foundation in partnership with McKellar.

Event Cost: Free.

Event Times: 3 p.m.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.instagram.com/danicamckellar

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5)

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