Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
Take a visit to space with these great e-books! The moon, stars and planets are all within reach, thanks to these books in the Summer Adventure virtual library. In this video, Kathleen Skeals, deputy superintendent in the North Colonie Central School District, shows us how stories – both make-believe and real – can teach us …
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Journey to the stars with some space singalong songs! Watch the video and sing and move along with this song about traveling to outer space. Song Lyrics (Pound fists on lap to the steady beat.) All systems ready At Mission Control, We blast off at midnight And head for our goal Into space. Chorus: Away, …
This yoga activity can help you feel rocket-fueled and ready to reach for the stars! When Dr. Mae Jemison (the first Black woman to become an astronaut and travel into space) was a child, she dreamed of dancing in space surrounded by millions of stars. (Want to learn more about Mae Jemison? Visit our virtual …
Create a print of planet earth using a coffee filter, markers and water! What You Need Washable marker A coffee filter Blank paper Water cup and paintbrush Note: You may want a place mat or scrap paper to put underneath your project in case the marker bleeds through. What To Do Color your coffee filter …
Take a day trip to the great outdoors with this list of nature walk locations in the Capital District. Schiffendecker Farm Preserve Elm Avenue Town Park Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve Hannacroix Ravine Six Mile Waterworks Park Ann Lee Pond Nature and Historic Park Corning Preserve North Bethlehem Park Peebles Island State Park Normanskill Preserve East Van …
The stars are full of stories. In this activity, young astronomers will write their own tale in the night sky. In this video, Steve from the NY STEAM Bus tells us all about constellations and has a challenge: Create your own constellation and a story to go with it. What You Need Something to use …
Who needs a campfire when you’ve got the power of the sun’s rays? Did you know you can create an oven hot enough to melt chocolate using just the power of the sun’s rays? If it’s a sunny day at your house, try this fun activity with a grown-up’s help or supervision, and have a …
Gather ‘round the campfire to sing some camping tunes. Join two teachers from the Shenendehowa Central School District to sing some camping songs and learn a little bit about the music and rhythms you hear. Sing around the campfire with your family or just listen and sing along on your own! Embedded YouTube Video about …
Craft your very own magic wand with items found at home. From the world of Harry Potter, and countless other fantasy books, magic wands help channel the power of magic through your fingertips. Now, you can make your own with a few simple things around the house, and some help from an adult. What You …
Mix up a magical creation and use your imagination to describe what you create! Have you ever wanted to mix up a magic potion? You can, using some simple household ingredients. What You Need Baking soda Vinegar Dish soap Food coloring Glitter Small glass jar Spoon (or magic wand!) Tray or large dish What To …
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