ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Resource: (noun) a stock or supply of money, materials, staff and other assets that can be drown on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.  

Local authorities complained that they lacked resources.

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”  

 

-MARGARET MEAD
HEALTHY SNACK:

Rainbow Salad

Check out this adorable rainbow salad complete with your daily dose of veggies. All you need to taste the rainbow are capsicums, cauliflower, salad dressing and yellow food coloring to make the pot of gold.

CAREER OF THE DAY:

Fire Department

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

MARSHMALLOW RACE  

Props:  Bag of large marshmallow, 4 bowls   

DIRECTIONS:  

  1. Place 10 marshmallows in 2 bowls  
  2. Tie each players hands behind their back  
  3. Players must transfer marshmallows to the other bowl before the timer runs out  
  4. Set timer for one minute  
  5. WINNER GETS TO EAT MARSHMALLOW HAVE FUN  
PARENT RESOURCES:

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

  1. https://www.sciencebuddies.org/blog/global-problem-solvers-series-videos  

Fun STEM activity for the whole family! Watch Global Problem Solvers: The Series and afterwards engage with one another by answering the questions included for a fun way to learn about STEM, problem-solving, teamwork, and social entrepreneurship.      

  1. https://www.khanacademy.org/  

Boost your child’s learning with free resources for all: parents, students, and teachers.     

  1. https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers  

Find low-cost internet service and technology in your area as well as free online resources to learn basic computer and internet skills, education in the digital age, managing finances, and more!  

  1. https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-projects/coronavirus-COVID-19  

Free resources and activities to learn about the COVID-19 virus and explore the career fields that handle the coronavirus pandemic.   



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