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NEWSLETTER 913 - September 30,2020
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Regardless of whether schools open in-person, online, or some combination, communication between districts and families will be essential. Families need information about educational plans, about COVID-related illnesses in the community, and about how to support their children’s learning. They need that information quickly, and they need it in clear and accessible formats...Read more here.

From lowering your risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease to improving your concentration and overall daily performance, sleep has been proven to play a critical role in our health. In a new study, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that sleep may also help people to learn continuously through their lifetime...Read more here.

Children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence early in life show biological signs of aging faster than children who have never experienced adversity, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. The study examined three different signs of biological aging -- early puberty, cellular aging and changes in brain structure -- and found that trauma exposure was associated with all three...Read more here.
Computer science is an important element in strengthening existing education models and preparing students for the future. Multiple studies indicate that CS education can help students beyond computing. CS education has been linked with higher rates of college enrollment and improved problem-solving abilities...Read more here.
Medication and therapy are good ways to manage ADHD symptoms. But they're not the only options. Research now shows that mindfulness meditation -- where you actively observe your moment-to-moment thoughts and feelings- -- may also be a good way to calm your mind and improve your focus...Read more here.

Jigsaw puzzles have certainly felt the impacts of the digital age. Children and families who probably would have completed some a few decades ago now spend much of their leisure time in front of a screen of some kind. A new study, however, offers up a great reason for families to dust off their old jigsaw puzzles or invest in some new ones...Read more here.

 

You can print and cut out these printable shadow puppet play sets. No matter if you are looking for pretend play themes for boys or girls, there is tons of shapes to play with! There are 3 different themed shadow puppet printables. Cut out the images and attach to a stick for shadow play time or use as templates to make felt board pieces and playsets...Read more here.

This paper plate frisbee craft will keep become a favorite. Kids will love personalizing their frisbees with their artwork and fun ideas! It also makes a great camp craft to do with a group. All you need are paper plates, tape, scissors, and crayons or markers to decorate with...Read more here.

Kids are natural comedians so why not encourage them to get punny with these kid-approved quips that require little to no explanation from parents? Scroll down for silly jokes and corny jokes, many of which have been sent to the website by kid-readers...Read more here.

Save your holiday rocks and get crafty!!!! Stones come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. This craft is for those perfectly flat stones – the ones you would normal skim over the edge of a lake...Read more here.

We have found a collection with the best Chicka Chicka Boom Boom activities for kids! Explore over 35 alphabet and coconut tree inspired activities, crafts, and even snack ideas to go along with this popular children’s book...Read more here.


Children can turn a paper plate into everyone’s favorite frog, Kermit! It’s easy to do and a great project for Muppets fans...Read more here.

 
FROM THE BOOK: "THE CLUB FOR CHILDREN WHO CARE FOR THEIR PLANET" - SECTION: THE ANIMALS
TITLE: THE ANTS AND OTHER FRIENDS   
WE WORK ON: RESPECT, OBSERVATION & CARE
ACTIVITY: With this activity, children will learn about some small animals that live around us and sometimes we don't even pay attention to them: ants, ladybugs, butterflies, grasshoppers, spiders... To view the full activity, click here.             

My Boo Virtual Pet is an online Kids game  playable on all smartphones or tablets, such as iPhone, iPad, Samsung and other Apple and android system. Children can take care of it in their own way. They can decorate rooms for Boo, dressing it up if they want to walk with it outside, washing it when it looks dirty, feeding it when Boo is hungry and playing mini-games with it as it feels lonely. Read more here.
The MarcoPolo Weather App is a great tool to use as part of a learning center. Allow kids to freely explore and follow up with a class discussion of their observations. Create a word wall of vocabulary that kids learn. The parent section has excellent ideas for extension activities that can be used as part of a weather unit...Read more here.
Fairway Solitaire Blast is a card game for iOS and Android devices. Players don't need to have already played solitaire to use -- they'll see a rundown of the basic instructions, but having some experience with the game could be helpful...Read more here.

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