ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Ms. Philecia is playing games with us again this week!  

Unscramble the words of the week by using the definitions as a hint! 

MNEOV: a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions and typically injected into prey by biting or stinging. 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

-RAI AREN
HEALTHY SNACK:

Sweet Treat!

What do you think about when we say “where the wild things are?” Ms. Natasha shares a little about what come to her mind and she also starts off the week with a sweet treat!

CAREER OF THE DAY:

Animal Trainer: Animal trainers use enrichment—the process of providing choices that promote positive behaviors—to teach animals to respond to specific commands. Trainers also work with animals to get them accustomed to human interaction. Training can be for the purpose of protection, detection, or entertainment.  

Career Examples: 

Dog trainer, dolphin trainer, horse trainer, behaviorist, service animal trainer, search and rescue trainer  

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

We know you can “seal” the deal with these easy origami instructions! Today we are making an origami seal! This might be a little tricky if you are new to origami, so check out this tutorial from  

Paper Folds – Origami & Crafts  

PARENT RESOURCES:

Are you looking for more ways to enjoy Where the Wild Things Are Week? 

If you said YES, check out the links below! 

  1. Parents and kids learn about animals from monkeys to lions. Children play matching games, watch and listen to animal sounds and learn how to make animal crafts at switch zoo.  

Website: www.switchzoo.com    

  1. Australia’s ABC splash offers interactive games and information on animal and plants life cycles.  

Website: www.education.abc.net.au/home 

  1. Play video games, watch videos, and explore animals of the world at national geographic for kids.  

Website: www.kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals  

  1.  Spark takes families on a virtual tour of zoos, aquariums, and national parks. Resources are available to teach cultural diversity.  

Website: www.sparkaurora.com      

  1. Bright Horizons offers parents tips on balancing work and family time.  

Website: www.brighthorizons.com   

  1. Nickelodeon parents offers free printable worksheets, recipes and more for fun family time.  

Website: www.nickelodeonparents.com 



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