{"id":4951,"date":"2020-04-22T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/?p=4951"},"modified":"2020-04-20T16:38:04","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T20:38:04","slug":"learning-activities-for-earth-day-april-22nd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/2020\/04\/22\/learning-activities-for-earth-day-april-22nd\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Activities for Earth Day &#8211; April 22nd!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hello Families, happy Wednesday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today is Earth Day! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Please remember tomorrow is our Parent Meeting (Thursday) at 2pm.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Feel free to send any pictures from todays activities which will be shared on Friday\u2019s post!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good Morning!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Good Morning Parents and Students, Mrs. Abdellah and I miss you all so much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week our letter is Uu, what sound does the letter Uu make?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How many times can you write the letter U?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Activity (Math)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today is another beautiful day outside, throw on a light jacket and grab a bag to take with you! Since it is Earth Day, while you are outside, collect natural items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-1-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4956\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-1.jpeg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/?attachment_id=4956\" class=\"wp-image-4956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-1-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-1-768x1151.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-1.jpeg 822w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption\">Twigs, sticks, pinecones, rocks, leaves, acorns, etc. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-2-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/earthdayactivitiesforkids-2.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get home, sort the items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<strong><em>Need a challenge<\/em><\/strong>? &#8211; After sorting the items you collected, <strong>count how many of each item you have!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>**Need another challenge?<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Write how many of each item you have<\/strong>, for example if you have two pinecones&#8230; write the number 2 next to the pinecones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>***Ready for the final challenge<\/em><\/strong>? &#8211; <strong>Compare quantities<\/strong>. Which natural item do you have more of? Which one has the least? Do any have the same?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Literacy Activity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOW TO HELP THE EARTH BY THE LORAX by Tish Rabe-Earth Day Book - Children&#039;s books - Read aloud\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lbUS3jPjyrc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to the story about the Lorax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write about something you learned from this story! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creative Time&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s Grow a Rainbow! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/Draw-Rainbow-Colors-on-Paper-Towel.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4955\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/Draw-Rainbow-Colors-on-Paper-Towel.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/?attachment_id=4955\" class=\"wp-image-4955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/Draw-Rainbow-Colors-on-Paper-Towel.jpg 650w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/Draw-Rainbow-Colors-on-Paper-Towel-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/2-Glasses-with-Water.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4954\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/2-Glasses-with-Water.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/?attachment_id=4954\" class=\"wp-image-4954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/2-Glasses-with-Water.jpg 650w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/2-Glasses-with-Water-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/Place-Both-Sides-Into-Water.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4953\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/Place-Both-Sides-Into-Water.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/?attachment_id=4953\" class=\"wp-image-4953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/Place-Both-Sides-Into-Water.jpg 650w, https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1163\/2020\/04\/Place-Both-Sides-Into-Water-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fold a paper towel in half <\/li><li>Color the paper towel with  markers on either side of the paper towel<\/li><li>Fill two cups halfway with water<\/li><li>Place either end of the paper towels into the water<\/li><li>Watch as the color moves its way towards each other<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like more rainbow activities, check out the link below!<\/p>\n\n\n\nhttps:\/\/www.thebestideasforkids.com\/grow-a-rainbow-experiment\/?fbclid=IwAR3WT_6VJUcvOnWMNqxKrvNeaMOwaZT6cP65ohHHzeJaABLnxl4jMXz-VWs\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lunch Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to eat your fruits and vegetables &lt;3 Ms. Stafiej is having tuna with vegetables!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chore Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clean your spot after lunch, help to wash the dishes, clean up your toys and your room.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quiet Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children have time to relax and \u201ccharge\u201d their bodies. If your child doesn\u2019t normally nap at home, they can read stories or do a quiet activity of your choice (<em><strong>no screens please!<\/strong><\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>5 to 10 minutes<\/td><td><strong>Plan for Work Time:<\/strong>&nbsp; Build your child\u2019s ability to organize their time by having them make a \u201cplan\u201d with you about what they would like to play with.&nbsp; Children do this everyday with us at school. It helps children learn to organize their thoughts. Adults make plans all the time to organize their thoughts (shopping lists are made before going to the grocery store, to do lists are made to help plan your day etc..).&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Kids will tell you what they are planning to do\/want to play with\/how they will use toys at home.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 hour<\/td><td><strong>Work Time<\/strong>: Kids play&nbsp;<strong>WITHOUT ELECTRONICS<\/strong>.&nbsp; Kids can use toys to pretend play, build, and create.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15 minutes<\/td><td><strong>Clean Up<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Time<\/strong>:&nbsp; Kids clean up the mess they have made while playing.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 to 10 minutes<\/td><td><strong>Recall<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Time<\/strong>:&nbsp; Build your child\u2019s memory of events by having your child tell you what they did while they played (ask \u201ctell me how you did that\u201d or \u201cwhat did you do next?\u201d)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily 5 \u2013 Listen to Reading <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE EARTH BOOK by Todd Parr\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lpEc5nHqO2c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Recycling for Kids | Recycling Plastic, Glass and Paper | Recycle Symbol | Kids Academy\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6jQ7y_qQYUA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello Families, happy Wednesday! Today is Earth Day! Please remember tomorrow is our Parent Meeting (Thursday) at 2pm. Feel free to send any pictures from&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"more-link-wrapper\"><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/2020\/04\/22\/learning-activities-for-earth-day-april-22nd\/\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learning Activities for Earth Day &#8211; April 22nd!<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1264,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4951","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-class-news","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4951","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1264"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4951"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4951\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5089,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4951\/revisions\/5089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4951"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4951"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/msstafiej\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4951"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}