Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
Join WordGirl and her monkey sidekick, Captain Huggy Face, to defeat The Butcher using the power of words! Animated superhero WordGirl fights crime using her superhero strength and her colossal vocabulary. You can help her complete her sentences to make a new superhero story — and strengthen your reading and spelling skills while you’re at …
Did you know you can control water just like Aquaman? Water is made up of trillions of tiny molecules. Each molecule has a positive and a negative charge. When a negatively charged object comes near the water, it will attract it, “pulling” the stream of water toward the balloon. In this activity from the NY …
It’s time to read about superheroes! It’s exciting to see superheroes on the big screen—and just as thrilling to read about them! Join Captain Magma and his trusty sidekick Lava Boy on an adventure to learn all ten rules of being a good superhero. Then, read about a teacher with a number of special powers. …
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All you need is a mask, a cape and a little imagination! Have you ever wanted special superhero powers similar to flying like Superman, having superhuman strength like Wonder Woman, or becoming invisible when you have to pick up your toys? With this activity, you can become a superhero, too. All you need is a …
Have you ever wished you could become invisible? Find out how with this fun experiment. What would it really be like to be invisible? Watch the video, and see how you can make something invisible right in your own kitchen! What You Need Vegetable oil (not “lite”) Large Pyrex glass, beaker or measuring cup (Pyrex …
In this activity, children will explore their surroundings and race the clock in search of items inspired by their favorite superheroes. You have just one minute to find an object that begins with the same letter as each superhero’s name on your list. Score one point for each object and a bonus point if you …
Work out like a superhero! These short exercises will help you be your best. Do you want to work out like a superhero? Try these five quick exercises below! Cape and mask are optional. 1. Superman Jumps Crouch down. Jump into the air, extending your hands above you like you’re taking off into the air. …
Who are you as a superhero? How do superheroes get their powers? If you were a superhero, which of these categories would your powers fit into: Altered Humans High-Tech Wonders Mutants Robots Aliens What You Need Download and print this template or draw your own on paper Crayons, colored pencils or markers Pencil Eraser What …
Superheroes come in many different forms! Here are some fun stories about unlikely superheroes and their fantastical powers. Mr. Cooper is Super is a story about a new third-grade teacher who likes to come to school disguised as a different superhero each day. Round off your reading adventure with four fun books about some very …
Avengers assemble! Recreate the first Avenger’s shield with some tasty snacks! Become part of The Avengers by recreating Captain America’s shield with some tasty treats! What is great about this recipe is that you can create the famous shield with any snack you are craving—not feeling marshmallows? Use a yogurt dip! Or banana slices! The …
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