Friday Five: September 11, 2020

September 11, 2020

We’ll never forget. September 11 (Patriot Day) on my mind – remembering that horrible day as the events unfolded. We’ll mention it to the kids but since they are so young, we won’t get into the details. *pause for reflection*

Back to our regularly scheduled weekly update.

Friday Five is my weekly roundup for fun learning ideas at home. All week, I come across resource finds from around the web. (Follow me on Facebook and Pinterest for real time updates.) I cull my discoveries down on Friday for my weekly top five picks.

This week, “Elinor Wonders Why” on PBS KIDS; How to Grow a Fall Veggie Patch with Your Kids; learning engineering with Design Squad Nation; a Coping Skills A to Z info graphic plus a quote from Jim Henson.

1. How to Grow a Fall Veggie Patch with Your Kids

Getting little kids interested in gardening in summer is easy to do — most kids love playing in the dirt and sticking seeds into the soil. But when the fall comes, it’s harder to motivate everyone to get outside. Many families give up on growing veggies after the summer but there’s still time to do one last veggie garden project and keep the kids interested in growing their own food. Read more.

2. Design Squad Nation on PBS LearningMedia

Students can explore the world of science and engineering with this collection from Design Squad Nation. Use these resources to help your students gain a stronger understanding of the design process and the connection between engineering and the things we use in everyday life. Check out the curriculum collection.

3. A to Z of Coping Skills

Found on Pinterest. A simple infographic for an important social emotional learning topic – coping skills.

4. Elinor Wonders Why on PBS KIDS

New to PBS KIDS, “Elinor Wonders Why” is geared towards kiddos ages 3-5 and introduces them to science, nature and community. Check out episodes anywhere you watch PBS KIDS and explore games, videos and activities on the website.