March 22nd-26th Family Activities Newsletter

Welcome to week 36 of the WMHT Family Activities Newsletter.
This weekly family newsletter is providing resources for children’s growing and learning throughout the winter and spring months.
The Learn Along Bingo theme for this week is Celebrating Spring.
I hope you find this helpful!
Barbara Lukas, Family Learning Coordinator
Theme: Learn Along Bingo:
 Celebrating Spring
Welcome to Learn Along Bingo with PBS Kids! This week children compare and contrast objects and organisms. They learn how to describe similarities and difference in greater detail.
Two age level areas are available – PreK-K and Grades 1-2. 
PreK-K
This week’s booklet offers ways for children to draw and write about what they observe outdoors. Did you use the Elinor Wonders Why storytelling parts to tell your own story? Maybe you will take a walk to find early signs of nature using the Sesame Street nature journal.    

       Nature Cat Weather Chart
Moving from winter to spring can result in different weather every day. Use this Nature Cat chart to record the weather changes in your neighborhood for one week.

Grades 1-2
Using this week’s suggestions focus on plants, birds, and finding things in nature. March 20th spring begins and robins are in the neighborhoods. Use Molly’s field guide to identify birds. Maybe you will make Nature Cat masks, and give one to a friend.
    ZOOM Bird Feeder
Birds are returning to the northeast and looking for food. Using a recycled carton, make this simple bird feeder from ZOOM. Research what birds like to eat, then decide what type of bird seed you want to put in your feeder. Keep a record of when birds come to eat.
   How to Help Your Child Think Like a Scientist  
Parents and caregivers don’t need special training in science or engineering to help their children develop inquiry skills. Young kids love to experiment, explore, and figure out how the world works – and that is the heart of thinking like a scientist. Here are several simple ways to encourage kids to think like scientists.
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