ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Game: a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other.  

Synonyms: contest, match-up, competition  

The football team is getting ready for their game.

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Hard days are the best because that’s when CHAMPIONS are made.” 

-GABBY DOUGLAS
HEALTHY SNACK:

Donut Apples

INGREDIENTS

12 oz. cream cheese, softened, cut into thirds 

2 tsp. honey, divided 

1/2 c. melted chocolate 

2 drops pink food coloring 

3 apples 

Assorted sprinkles, for decorating 

One Adult Assistant 

DIRECTIONS 

  1. Divide cream cheese among three small bowls. In one bowl, add 1 teaspoon honey. In another bowl, add melted chocolate. In the last bowl, add remaining 1 teaspoon honey and pink food coloring. Stir each bowl together until combined. 
  2. As an adult to help you slice apples and use a biscuit or cookie cutter to hollow out centers. 
  3. Spread mixtures on apple slices and top with sprinkles.
CAREER OF THE DAY:

Professional Bowler: One who bowls as a profession

School: None  

Experience/Training: Before you can even consider applying for membership, you must fulfill at least one of three qualifications: Average 200 or better, with a minimum of 36 games bowled, in your most recent league season. Average 190 or better in a sports league sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).  

 Salary: $25,000 

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

Football Challenge with Mr. Derrick, Belhaven Unit Director

PARENT RESOURCES:

Check Out These Cool Sports Related Resources!  

1.) https://www.childrens-specialized.org/about-us/parents-perspective-blog/special-needs-recreation-activities-tips  

2.) https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/fun-outdoor-activities-families  

3.) https://www.highlights.com/parents/games/7-family-games-play-anywhere  

4.) https://www.thespruce.com/activities-for-kids-parents-enjoy-together-4069734  

5.) https://pintsizedtreasures.com/creative-outdoor-games-for-families/ 



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