PoeFest Schedule & Activity Instructions
Welcome to PoeFest 2020!
Let this page be your guide for the day. Find instructions below!
Session 1
1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.
| Activity and Theater | Description | Materials Needed, Instructions, and other Links | Video Link |
| Compliment Flower Craft
Bullying Prevention |
Kindness is an important part of Bullying prevention. Kindness to ourselves and others. Youth and families are invited to explore positive things about themselves is an engaging activity called the Compliment Flower. The materials you will need are in your Poefest kits or downloadable here ➡️.
Best suited for K-5th graders & their families, but all are welcome! |
2 colors of paper, pen or pencil, tape or glue | |
| Terrific Teeth Video
Dental Health |
Best suited for PreK-2nd graders, but all are welcome.
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Learn more about dental health here. | Watch the video here. |
| Window Greenhouse Craft
GrowWELL Garden |
Join the GrowWELL garden team in making your own window greenhouse! Learn about what plants need to survive and grow your own seedling! The materials you will need are in your Poefest kits or downloadable here ➡️.
Best suited for K-7th graders, but all are welcome. |
Paper House Cutout, Crayons, Sandwich Bag, Seed(s), Paper Towel, Water, Tape/ Stapler |
Session 2
1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.
| Activity and Theater | Description | Materials Needed, Instructions, and other Links | Video Link |
| Navigating Changes
Family Life |
Adolescence is a journey that includes social and emotional changes that impact friendships and relationships with others. It’s important to know who to turn to when you need advice on friendships. Through Zoom, audience members will actively participate in a Mad Lib related Wacky Wordplay that will outline who is the best person to turn to for advice during the adolescent journey. Be prepared to get creative and laugh out loud!
Best for 4th-7th graders. |
Just bring yourself! | |
| Window Greenhouse Craft
GrowWELL Garden |
Join the GrowWELL garden team in making your own window greenhouse! Learn about what plants need to survive and grow your own seedling! The materials you will need are in your Poefest kits or downloadable here ➡️.
Best suited for K-7th graders, but all are welcome. |
Paper House Cutout, Crayons, Sandwich Bag, Seed(s), Paper Towel, Water, Tape/ Stapler | |
| Bee Downtown
Poe Hives |
Watch a video from Bee Downtown, taken this summer as they installed Poe’s custom beehives. The beehives live outside of the Poe Center and are available to explore through upcoming programs. We already have a bustling bunch of buzzy bees living in the hives – click the video to see! | Learn more about N.C. Pollinators | Watch now! |
Session 3
2:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m.
| Activity and Theater | Description | Materials Needed, Instructions, and other Links | Video Link |
| Terrific Teeth Video
Dental Health |
Originally aired on Terrific Teeth Tuesday, this video from the Poe Center features Ms. Alaina who teaches us all about how to keep our teeth healthy. Learn about healthy snacks, calcium, keeping teeth clean, and more! Marshall Molar from Delta Dental joins Ms. Alaina on this terrific tour of tooth health.
Best suited for PreK-2nd graders, but all are welcome. |
Learn more about dental health here. | Watch the video here. |
| Thanksgiving Snacktivity
CookWELL Kitchen |
Come along with us as we follow a recipe to create a healthy snack while learning about MyPlate, healthy snacking, and proper kitchen safety. Join us as we make a special Thanksgiving “snacktivity!” The materials you will need are in your Poefest kits or downloadable here ➡️. | ½ of whole wheat English muffin, ½ whole wheat sandwich thin, or 1 rice cake | 1 stalk of celery or 5 snow peas | 5 baby carrots | 1 stick string cheese | 2 Tbsp hummus | 2 raisins or dried cranberries | 1 pumpkin or sunflower seed | |
| Bike Safety
General Health |
Come learn about how to keep yourself safe biking in your community! Learn about being a safe cyclist. | For watching after the presentation: Bike Safety Video |
Session 4
2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
| Activity and Theater | Description | Materials Needed, Instructions, and other Links | Video Link |
| Pedestrian Safety
General Health |
Come learn about how to keep yourself safe walking in your community! Learn about being a safe pedestrian. | For watching after the presentation: Walking Safety Video | |
| Thanksgiving Snacktivity
CookWELL Kitchen |
Come along with us as we follow a recipe to create a healthy snack while learning about MyPlate, healthy snacking, and proper kitchen safety. Join us as we make a special Thanksgiving “snacktivity!” The materials you will need are in your Poefest kits or downloadable here ➡️. | ½ of whole wheat English muffin, ½ whole wheat sandwich thin, or 1 rice cake | 1 stalk of celery or 5 snow peas | 5 baby carrots | 1 stick string cheese | 2 Tbsp hummus | 2 raisins or dried cranberries | 1 pumpkin or sunflower seed | |
| Healthy Choices
Substance Use Prevention |
Join us for a fun interactive experience as we talk about making healthy choices! We will look at the difference between medicine and candy, discuss mental wellness, and learn about relaxation.
Best suited for 2nd – 5th grade. |
Learn more about medication safety and keeping your medications secure. |
Virtual Resource Fair
Check out this information from our valued partners.
Lock Your Meds NC |
Alliance Health |
Delta Dental |
Marcus Harris Foundation |
Kids Before Screens |
Wake County Smart Start Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to build the capacity of families and the community to prepare children for success in school and in life. We work to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of child care, provide preventive health and early intervention services and offer family support services—all delivered as part of a strong, diverse integrated early childhood system. |
Thank you to our sponsors!
Bike Giveaway Sponsor
Capital City Clauses
The mission of the Capital City Clauses is to enrich children’s lives with hope, cheer, and joy. Capital City Clauses, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation comprised entirely of volunteers. It is our goal to be the sprinkles in children’s lives through various toy gifting opportunities.
Gold Sponsor
Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital
At Oak Heart Veterinary Hospital, we’re committed to providing you with the best care possible for your pet. We prioritize one-on-one customer service so that you and your pet are comfortable through every step of the process. As leaders in the Raleigh area, we pride ourselves in investing in the advanced technology and continued learning opportunities for our veterinary and office staff to ensure that we’re always providing you exceptional care. Above all, our mission is to help you provide your pet with the long and enjoyable life that he or she deserves.
Bike Helmet Donations
Wake County Safe Routes to School
NCDOT’s Safe Routes to School program works to make walking and bicycling to school safer and encourage more students and families to use those modes where possible.
Safe Kids Wake County
Safe Kids Wake County is led by WakeMed, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries.
Northwoods Elementary School
