ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Dyslexia (dis-LEK-see-uh): (noun) Dyslexia is the term used when people have trouble learning to read, even though they’re smart enough and want to learn. In elementary school kids, some signs of dyslexia include difficulty with learning letter names and sounds, learning to read and write his or her name and reading and spelling words with the correct letter sequence (“top” rather than “pot”). Learn more at https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/dyslexia.html#:~:text=Dyslexia%20(dis%2DLEK%2Dsee,enough%20and%20want%20to%20learn

 

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

-UNKNOWN
HEALTHY SNACK:

APPLESAUCE

5 EASY STEPS TO MAKE APPLESAUCE: 

  1. Peel, core, and cut apples. Wash the apples well.
  2. Cook apples in a pot with one cup of water until they’re soft enough to mash.
  3. Mash. Mash with a potato masher (for chunkier applesauce) or put apples in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  4. Sweeten (optional) with sugar or brown sugar, if desired. Enjoy!

Source: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/how-to-can-applesauce/ 

CAREER OF THE DAY:

Medical Assistant

Medical Assistants speak with patients at the doctor’s office about why they’re visiting, their medical history and anything the doctors need to know. They also perform basic physical tests, take blood pressure, weigh the patient, and take their temperature before the doctor comes in. To be a medical assistant you can either take classes for up to 12 months to get a certificate, or go to school for two years to get an associate’s degree. Then you complete hands on trainings and take tests to be certified. The average salary is $31,508 per year.

https://hiring.monster.com/employer-resources/job-description-templates/medical-assistant-job-description-sample/

https://www.midwesttech.edu/resources/careers/what-does-a-medical-assistant-do/

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

For adopt a shelter dog awareness month, the only way people can know about it, is to see posters or flyers about it! A fun activity you can do is to design your own awareness poster or flyer. Once you design it on paper, you can create on Canvas or Word! 

PARENT RESOURCES:

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so listed below are resources for Free Testing in Greenville, NC: https://www.wnct.com/news/importance-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month-during-a-pandemic/ 

Carteret and Craven: 

https://www.freemammograms.org/city/nc-morehead_city#:~:text=Carteret%20County%20Health%20Department,3820%20Bridges%20St.&text=This%20Clinic%2FCenter%20is%20a,Wisewoman%20Program%2C%20for%20free%20Mammograms 

October is also National Disability Employment Month and it is important that our families understand that there are always opportunities for everyone. https://www.pittcountync.gov/764/Employment-of-People-with-Disabilities

Find out multiple ways to take care of yourself so that you can care for the people you love better. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-day-mindfulness-challenge-tickets-103177633078?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse&keep_tld=1

October is also National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, if you or anyone you know needs assistance here is a website with incredible resources https://www.breakthecycle.org/blog/it%E2%80%99s-national-domestic-violence-awareness-month

Here are some printable coloring pages that could be a nice way to break the ice on the conversation around Breast Cancer Awareness with your children: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/355854808033924887/ 



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