Ukeleles and More

The Academic Troubadour Program was able to bring back a student favorite, William the ukulele instructor.  William worked with several students today, not only with ukuleles but also a banjo, mandolin, and guitar.  Student learned several songs in both English and Spanish, and played them after a brief lesson from William.  The instruction also included popular songs such as "Let it Go" and childhood classics such as "How Much is That Doggy in the Window?" Cheerful songs were heard all day and all the student who participated left smiling.

Art with Kim

With music from Madagascar playing in the background, Kim Murdock from Afterschool Art and More led the students through a drawing lesson in a calm and supportive atmosphere. She has been in business working with schools and community programs since 2007 and started coming to the Hospital School in December 2014.  "Doing art in the Hospital School is a good way to connect with even more kids in the community." With her step by step instructions, all of the students were able to successfully create beautiful art! Check out her website and like her on Facebook.

Czar the Elephant

On Wednesday, May 13^th the North Carolina Zoo visited the Hospital School and students being served in the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic.  There was a life size puzzle of Czar put together on the floor for students and staff to see how big elephants really are.  During eye surgery for cataracts Czar was measured and a life size cut out puzzle was made. Students and staff were able to lay down and compare their size to Czar.  Students also got to compare the size if their hands to Gorilla and Polar Bear hands and paws.  Even the biggest students felt small in comparison to these animals.

Space Weather!

Healing and Hope through Science and the Morehead Planetarium brought a mobile dome to the NC Children's Hospital Thursday so children could experience a close up and personal view of "Wildest Weather in the Solar System" and "Constellations". "It is AWESOME!" exclaimed one 5 year old patient, a sentiment that was echoed by older kids and parents alike.

NC Science Museum and Birds!

On Tuesday the NC Museum of Natural Sciences visited the Hospital School.  Students learned that one of the biggest birds is the ostrich who can reach up to 8 feet tall, and one of the smallest is the bee hummingbird, that weights about one ounce.  Feet can tell if a bird lives in the water, the trees, or walks mostly on land, and nests can be made out of almost any material that a bird can find.

Distracted Driving.

The National Distracted Driving Awareness event on April 6th was a great success. A simulator in a full size car was brought into the hospital lobby for people to test drive in order to see how long it took before they crashed. Personal testimonies were presented by family members who had lost people in accidents due to such distractions. Law enforcement officers were also there to provide information. Teachers, students and parents all had a chance to participate in this great community effort through discussions of the dangers of distracted driving, making posters to present at the event, and participation in driving the simulator.

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