As parents around the world search for summer activities to help keep their children physically and mentally active, Texas A&M International University has launched a comprehensive website dedicated to fun activities for the whole family.
More than 50 activities and presentations made just for kids and their families are now available online through the Discover TAMIU website at go.tamiu.edu/discover.
While Discover TAMIU serves as an annual opportunity for families to connect with the university during a campus-wide open house, this year’s offerings have moved to a virtual environment, explained Scheiby González Fisher, executive director of programs. extension and pre-university.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do things. We wanted to continue to provide an opportunity for our community to “discover TAMIU” even if it is from a distance. Instead of bringing the community to TAMIU, we are bringing TAMIU to the community, ”said González Fisher.
González Fisher reiterated: “By moving Discover TAMIU to an online platform, we can continue to allow the community to learn, discover and explore what TAMIU has to offer.”
Families can access a variety of activities available on the Discover TAMIU website. Similar to the traditional in-person open house, activities are segmented into different avenues, including an Artistic Avenue, Business Boulevard, International U, Scientific Journey, and Spirited Speedway.
Activities available for families include a TAMIU-themed coloring book, DIY piggy banks, homemade harmonica, poetry tutorials, math games and puzzles, ballet folkloric performances, TAMIU dance show performances, a search of Dustdevil’s words and much more.
Activities are available in a variety of formats including video demonstrations and downloadable content that can also be easily printed or accessed via mobile device.
Various university offices helped create activities, videos, or presentations to display on the Discover TAMIU website. While the activities were designed primarily for K-12 students, all activities can be enjoyed by the whole family.
González Fisher affirmed the importance of familiarizing school-age children with the University and promoting university life.
For more information on Discover TAMIU, contact González Fisher at (956) 326-2720.
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