Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
Did you know you can stack one liquid on top of another? Find out more in this hands-on STEAM activity. In this activity from the NY STEAM Bus at Niskayuna CSD, kids can create a layered density tower using liquids found around the house. Click the image above to watch a video demonstrating this experiment, …
This sweet snack makes you feel like you’re swimming with the fishes — without the salty sea water! What You Need Graham crackers Goldfish Grahams S’mores flavored crackers Blue icing Sprinkles What To Do Spread icing over the graham cracker. Ask a parent for help if you’re using a knife. Place the fish crackers. Add …
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On your mark, get set, DON’T get wet! In this activity, test your speed and agility while racing to empty a full cup of water! What You Need A bucket or a plastic cup for each team Two buckets filled with water Two empty bins Players: at least two players are preferable If you don’t …
In this activity, young scientists will see what happens when three common household ingredients combine. What You Need A clear glass jar (pint size is great) A spoon for stirring Paper towel or cloth to place under the jar 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent About ¼ cup lemon juice What To …
Take a relaxing beach break with these soothing yoga poses. Sometimes we need to move our bodies a bit before we can settle down and focus on an activity that needs all of our attention. These first few poses will help us shake off any extra energy we might have so we can take a …
Dive in! Let’s read all about water! Read aloud with Clark the Shark Takes Heart, read-along to learn about The Great White Man-Eating Shark, and some amazing women who protect our sea life by reading Women of the Ocean. Women of the Ocean Visit United for Literacy to read Women of the Ocean Read More …
In this activity, a very special piece of music will take children on journey into an aquarium. The “Aquarium” movement from Camille Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals” was composed more than 100 years ago. As you listen, can you envision the fish and other creatures moving through the water? What You’ll Need A scarf or …
Warm up and set off to sea with Karigon Elementary School teacher Maria Barkley. In this short video, watch as Mrs. Barkley of Shenendehowa Central School District gets young voices ready for singing with a short warmup, followed by a silly song about a sailor going to sea.
With only a few ingredients you probably already have, you and your child can make dreamy bubble prints. See this activity in action here: Mrs. R’s Art Room What You Need Paint or food coloring Dish soap White paper, card stock or index cards Plastic straws Small containers, one for each color of paint (make …
Compose your own sea song starring snails, sharks and seahorses. Cut out pictures of eight different sea creatures, such as snails, sharks, goldfish, octopus, seashells, jellyfish, seahorses or fish. You can use this worksheet, or draw your own: Sea Composition Worksheet Say and clap the rhythm of the name of each sea creature. Be sure …
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