ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Suspect: (Noun) – A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense 

Carmen Sandiego follows the suspect to uncover the truth.

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man’s desire to understand.” 

-NEIL ARMSTRONG
HEALTHY SNACK:

Popcorn

Ingredients: 

Makes a large bowl full of popcorn to serve 2-3 people  

  • 1/2 cup non-GMO organic corn kernels  
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil 
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter 
  • 1/2 tsp salt 

Directions: 

This recipe requires a little TEAMWORK! FIRST: Grab an adult to help you with this one!  

In a small butter warmer, melt your butter on low. IF you do not have a butter warmer, grab skillet.  

Heat up your popcorn popper on medium high heat. 

Once it is hot, add the coconut oil, corn kernels and salt. 

Stir and turn per the directions until you hear lots of popping and can’t turn the crank anymore.   

Remove popcorn to a bowl and toss with the melted butter.  Yum!

CAREER OF THE DAY:

Private Investigator: A private investigator, a private detective, or inquiry agent, is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private investigators often work for attorneys in civil and criminal cases. 

 

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

 

Riddle: I am full of keys, but I cannot open any door. What am I? 

Tuesday’s Answer: A Television 

PARENT RESOURCES:

Do you need a few more Boys & Girls Clubs activities? If you said YES, check out the links below 

1.https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/  

Discovery Education offers a wide range of Virtual Field Trips at no-cost! Join for the live events or watch them later on demand. These Virtual Field Trips are educational and offer hands-on learning activities that kids are sure to love! 

2.  https://clubexperience.blog/2020/05/05/10-nighttime-routines-for-better-sleep/  

10 tips to getting a better night’s sleep!  

3. http://oceansinitiative.org/virtual-marine-biology-camp/  

Free Virtual Marine Biology Camp! These camps are available every Monday and Thursday.     

4. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/

grades-1-2.html  

Check out these fun and interactive activities for kids! Kids get the opportunity to watch a story, ready a book and complete a daily activity for each week!  

5. http://www.hellokids.com/r_2220/videos-for-kids/magic-tricks-for-kids  

Kids can learn some magic tricks to amaze their friends and family! 



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