ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Tolerance: (noun) willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one’s own.

“Many people came to America seeking tolerance of their religion.”

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

-RAFIKI
HEALTHY SNACK:

Shark Tank Jello

 Ingredients: 

 For the Jello: 

  • 1 (2 liter) bottle lemon lime soda, flat 
  • 4 (1/4 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin 
  • 2 drops blue food coloring 

 For the tanks: 

  • 26 half pint jars (with a lid) 13 for the shark tank and 13 for the jello to set up in. 
  • gummy sharks (I found mine at Walmart) 
  • nerds (about 5 boxes)

Instructions:  

For the Jello: 

  1. Pour the soda into a large bowl and let it sit on the counter up to 4 hours to become flat. 
  2. Once the soda is flat; pour 1 cup of the soda into a bowl; sprinkle the gelatin over the soda and let stand to soften (about 5 minutes). 
  3. Pour 2 cups of soda in a small saucepan over medium heat. 
  4. Heat until just before a boil. 
  5. Add softened gelatin, stiffing to dissolve completely (about 2 minutes). 
  6. Pour into the bowl with the remaining soda along with food coloring; stir to combine. 
  7. Fill each jar up to the line. 
  8. Store in refrigerator until solidified (overnight is best).

For the Tanks: 

  1. When ready, run a knife around the edges to release the seal, turn upside down on top of another jar that already has the nerds in the bottom (about 3 jars per box). 
  2. Jiggle loose the jello until it starts to move; it will slowly slide down into the jar that is ready to become a shark tank. 
  3. Once the jello is in place; make a slice in the jello with a sharp knife and insert the gummy shark. 
  4. You may also add candy shaped fish. 

 https://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/shark-tank-jello/ 

 

CAREER OF THE DAY:

 

Politician:  

  • A person experienced in the art or science of government especially. One actively engaged in conducting the business of a government. 
  • A person engaged in party politics as a profession. 
CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the President of the United States?

Use the guide below to work through your thoughts!

Protests … Looting … Curfew and so MUCH MORE! 

We thought we were living history during the COVID-19 stay at home orders … well we are REALLY witnessing history now! This last week was one for the books! While it brought so many people together, there were some times when things seemed to get a little out of hand.  This week Ms. Anastasia is giving us special access to the Teen Current Events activity! Ms. Philecia and Ms. Anastasia team up to ask how the current events are making you feel.  

We’ve created a new survey so that we can REALLY hear what you want to say!  

Share this page with your friends so we know just what it is that you want to talk about!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CurrentEvents2020 

One more thing! Tell us why you think it is important to celebrate diversity!

PARENT RESOURCES:

Are you searching for resources to teach your children about Unity and Diversity? 

If you said YES, check out the links below! 

1. Celebrate Unity: https://www.kidsofintegrity.com/lessons/harmony/hands-options/celebrate-unity

2. An Age by Age Guide to Fighting Hate : https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/advice/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-fight-hate-an-age-by-age-guide/ 

3. Explaining Protests & Racism to Kids: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/02/parenting/kids-books-racism-protest.html 

4. Teaching Tolerance: Helping your child live in a diverse world: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/social-emotional-learning/social-skills-for-kids/teaching-tolerance.html 

5. 7 Activities To Teach Children About Unity: https://www.parentcircle.com/article/7-activities-to-teach-children-about-unity/ 

 



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