Virtual Events and Activities

An important part of our mission at the Development, Culture, and Health Lab is to use our skills and knowledge to serve the community. We have a series of virtual activities and events designed for children and parents to learn more about child development and have fun!

Food resources

Book readings and book recommendations

Rory recommends Big Hair, Don't Care by Crystal Swain-Bates​. ​Rory says, "we should be inspired by the fact that we're all different people, and it's these differences that make us beautiful." Rory's review is targeted to 8-to 12-year-old children. 
Madison reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle as it "is a lot of fun, and I enjoyed it when I was a child."  
Deja reads The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. because it is "important to learn about giving." 
Todd reads Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss. Todd says this book was, "a big part of my childhood! I love all the vibrant colors and it makes me feel a deep sense of wanderlust when I look at it."
Samantha lee Soñadores de Yuyi Morales para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Este es un "gran libro para leer y honrar a las familias inmigrantes hispanas."

"Show and Tell" events

At these live events, families will be invited to sign up for a fun social activity where children can share their favorite books, toys, talents, foods, pets, jokes, or anything they like with each other!

Our next event is coming up on Saturday, March 13 at 11am! Email us at dchlab@uncg.edu to RSVP and receive a Zoom link!
Every Wednesday, Dr. DeJesus will post a tidbit from her classes to our lab Facebook page! Learn more about her favorite fact, video, or tip that she is teaching students taking classes such as Developmental Psychology and Social/Personality Development.

Online Resources

Explore these materials and programs developed by our colleagues, community partners, and professional societies!
A food and nutrition program developed by the UNCG Anthropology Department! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram!
Great video on the Science of Learning and Teaching at Home, with an expert panel assembled by the Society for Research in Child Development.
Activities and recipes to explore at home by the Greensboro Children's Museum!
Great webinar by Society for Research in Child Development on the impact of COVID-19 and discrimination on Asian/Asian American youth.
Data-driven parenting blog by Dr. Emily Oster, economist and author of Expecting Better and Cribsheet.
Spartan Open Pantry: On-campus food resources for students in need.