ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

MONDAY, MAY 18, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Sleuth:  (noun) – Another name for detective.  

 

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“Think and wonder, wonder and think!” 

-DR. SEUSS
HEALTHY SNACK:

Granola Balls

  • 3/4 cup granola  
  • 1/2 cup mini pretzels  
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter*  
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries  
  • Prep Time: 15 mins  
  •  Total Time: 15 mins 

In a food processor, pulse granola and pretzels into medium crumb like consistency. Add almond butter and cranberries; pulse couple times until combined. Refrigerate the mixture for 20 minutes and then roll into approximately 1-inch balls. Store refrigerated in a closed container. Makes about 12-14 balls.

 

CAREER OF THE DAY:

Federal Bureau Investigator: The main job activities of an FBI special agent involve investigating crimes and enforcing federal laws. This can include interviewing sources and conducting surveillance activities, such as monitoring court authorized wire-tapping or working undercover. 

 

 

 

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

Riddle: Andy is put in a cell with a dirt floor and only one window. The window is too high for him to reach. The only thing in the cell is a shovel. He won’t be able to get any food or water and only has two days to escape or he’ll die. Andy can’t dig a tunnel because it will take him much longer than two days to do it. How will Andy escape from the cell? 

PARENT RESOURCES:

Do you need a few more Boys & Girls Clubs activities? If you said YES, check out the links below 

1.https://www.discoveryeducation.com/community/virtual-field-trips/  

Discovery Education offers a wide range of Virtual Field Trips at no-cost! Join for the live events or watch them later on demand. These Virtual Field Trips are educational and offer hands-on learning activities that kids are sure to love! 

2.  https://clubexperience.blog/2020/05/05/10-nighttime-routines-for-better-sleep/  

10 tips to getting a better night’s sleep!  

3. http://oceansinitiative.org/virtual-marine-biology-camp/  

Free Virtual Marine Biology Camp! These camps are available every Monday and Thursday.     

4. https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/

grades-1-2.html  

Check out these fun and interactive activities for kids! Kids get the opportunity to watch a story, ready a book and complete a daily activity for each week!  

5. http://www.hellokids.com/r_2220/videos-for-kids/magic-tricks-for-kids  

Kids can learn some magic tricks to amaze their friends and family! 



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