Hemlock Elementary and KC Ling took part in Virtual Spirit Week this week with beach day, tacky tourist day, and work-out Wednesday. Keep up huskies with STEAM day Thursday, and Family Fun Friday!
Looking for ebooks? Openlibrary.org has free ebooks for every interest and reading level. Just go to the website, create a free account, and search the book you are looking for. Many of the books are available as an ebook (just click borrow) or as an audiobook. openlibrary.org
Lego Stamping is a creative way to use both art and engineering concepts to create your own unique design. If you try this out, please share your creations in the comments. 😀 https://frugalfun4boys.com/lego-stamping-its-art-with-bricks/
Virtual field trips are a fun and educational way to visit places virtually. Many museums, zoos and aquariums have set up virtual tours and webcams of their facilities. Now more than ever, it is easier to visit destinations around the world from the comfort of your couch.
https://adventuresinfamilyhood.com/20-virtual-field-trips-to-take-with-your-kids.html
Here’s a fun writing opportunity for Pete the Cat fans!!
Are all the free resources overwhelming? They are to us, too. To make it a little easier, here is a link to all these resources in one centralized location.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUCBRosJOFkgwe1_EBEQjRfRbpZMk5gdJcMVUsK9OUY/htmlview?usp=sharing&sle=true
Joe Reilly is offering a free livestream children's concert on Facebook. He is a singer, songwriter, and educator from Ann Arbor!
Joe Reilly is offering a free livestream children's concert on Facebook. He is a singer, songwriter, and educator from Ann Arbor!
Here are some ideas for all of our brilliant LEGO architects, artists, and engineers. ☺️ We would love to see your creations in the comments!
This is a STEAM challenge we did a couple of years ago that the kids loved. It could be a fun one to complete as a family for Thursday's STEAM day. 😀 For more STEAM ideas, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_SkAkyXFacTT-RW8QR1ohmEEUkeDugROxY0RRJuLQQs/edit?usp=drivesdk
Progressive stories are fun writing activities that get the whole family involved. Follow the steps below to try this activity and get the whole family laughing.
COMING SOON.....VIRTUAL SPIRIT WEEK!
Join us next week for our very first Virtual Spirit Week! Each day, we will post a reminder on our Facebook Page. Include your pictures in the comments that follow! It is important to us that we stay connected as a Huskie Family!
Click on the link below to access this week's Huskie Highlights! Thank you for all your support during this time!
https://www.smore.com/6j72x
Scholastic is offering free online lessons for preK-middle school students. Every day includes four separate learning experiences, each built around a thrilling, meaningful story or video. Just find your grade level and let the learning begin!
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Here's an additional STEAM project idea that can be completed together as a family. ♥️ https://www.rubegoldberg.com/education/
If you have any questions or concerns we are here to help via email. Please reach out to any of the building principals or secretaries by visiting your child's school at hemlockps.com and visit the staff page for email address to assist you.
Did you know, we are an Ok2Say school? See something, say something.
Did you know many nursing homes are accepting letter and pictures to cheer up their residents when they can't have visitors? Have your child write a letter or draw a picture to send to someone who could use cheering up. Your child will practice writing and learn an important lesson on kindness. You may want to call ahead to find out if they are accepting letters but From the Heart Assisted Living in Bay City is for sure:).
Here's another great at-home learning opportunity! This series of videos shows how STEAM skills are used in Disney and allows kids to create a park of their own! https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box?CMP=ILC-DPFY19Q4wo0808190814190031F
Looking for some fun and educational activities to fill your day. Try one of the virtual National Park Tours at (this one is Yellowstone): https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/virtualtours.htm
