Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
This simple craft, which kids can make on their own or with a grown-up, sounds like a swarm of bees when spun. What You Need The materials for this craft are very simple, and you probably have many, or all, of them in your house right now! Stapler 1 index card Scissors 1 Popsicle stick …
From pest quest videos to bug-themed projects, crafts and interactive games, Pestworld for Kids is a hub for all things creepy crawly! If the rain is keeping you indoors, bugs are just a click away! Try some of these online activities and see where your curiosity …
On a rainy day, the Summer Adventure reading library is just a few clicks away! Sometimes there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book. For this summer spent at home, visits to your local library may not be as frequent. But don’t worry, the Capital Region BOCES School Library System (SLS) has created …
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Transform an ordinary banana into a cute caterpillar that’s fun to look at and fun to eat! Did you know caterpillars love to eat? They eat so much to grow and have the energy to spin their cocoons to turn into butterflies! Just as we eat to grow and become healthy! This playful snack is …
So long, macaroni necklaces! This craft puts a spin on traditional macaroni art and creates a great opportunity to teach your child about the different parts of an ant. What you need Six elbow macaroni Three pasta shells Two googly eyes Glue Black paint Paintbrushes What To Do Glue three pasta shells together side by …
Have you ever gone hunting for fireflies? They come out at dusk and flicker on and off. Ten Flashing Fireflies Ten Flashing Fireflies is the story of a girl and boy who collect and release fireflies on a clear summer night. Can you help them count down from ten to one? What to do Click …
Make family fitness fun with a simple bug-themed scavenger hunt. This no-equipment, no-prep scavenger hunt makes a perfect impromptu activity and requires no extra work on your end. Just save the list and head outdoors! What To Do Go for a walk in your neighborhood, on a local trail or in your own backyard and …
Watch and listen as a violist leads an orchestra in Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s famous “Flight of the Bumblebee.” This piece of classical music tells the story of a prince who as just been turned into a bumblebee. Click the image above to hear how the music sounds just like a busy bee as it races about. …
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