ELEMENTARY ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020

WORD OF THE DAY:

Moon:  (noun) the natural satellite of the earth, visible (chiefly at night) by reflected light from the sun.  

Synonyms: moonlight, daydream, a blue moon    

When the moon is full, it become a large and bright sphere shining from the night sky.”

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn’t exist…..Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist.” 

-STEPHEN HAWKING
HEALTHY SNACK:

Fruit Sunshine Snack

Use an orange slice for the center of your sun. Use additional fruit slices for sun rays. The ideas are endless! You can use watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, blueberries, raspberries and more! Once you’ve got your fruit ready, arrange in a sunshine pattern and enjoy!  

CAREER OF THE DAY:

5 Available space jobs no one tells you about 

https://youtu.be/vudiciS3CNg  

 

 

CHALLENGE OF THE DAY:

DIY Thank-You-From-Home for Front Line Heroes  

Who are our Front Line Heroes? They are medical professionals, grocery store workers, mail and delivery workers, first responders, assisted living caregivers, and gas station workers to name a few!   

SUPPLIES: Arts and crafts supplies  

DIRECTIONS:  

Create a large THANK YOU poster or banner and show on your front door or window for everyone to see!   

Get creative and try to draw what you are thankful for (i.e. food, toilet paper, gas, mail, a nurse or doctor, etc.) that these front-line heroes have done for you and your family.    

If you have family members or loved ones that serve on the front-lines, you can also make them a special card to show your appreciation.   

PARENT RESOURCES:

These Space Themed Resources Are Out of this WORLD!   

  1. https://www.pbs.org/parents   
  2.  https://www2.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml     
  3. http://www.webmath.com/     
  4.  https://www.jumpstart.com/parents/resources/art-resources     
  5.  https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/how-to/g1389/diy-kids-activities/   


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