Feb. 15th-19th Family Activities Newsletter

Welcome to week 31 of the WMHT Family Activities Newsletter.
This weekly family newsletter is providing resources for children’s growing and learning throughout the winter months.
The Learn Along Bingo theme for this week is Treat Others Fairly.
I hope you find this helpful!
Barbara Lukas, Family Learning Coordinator
Theme: Learn Along Bingo: Treat Others Fairly
Welcome to Learn Along Bingo with PBS Kids!  Learning about justice and fairness is important. We learn to behave responsibly and how to respect others.
Two age level areas are available – PreK-K and Grades 1-2. 
PreK-K

This week’s booklet offers ideas to discuss personal feelings and actions with others. To play the Peg + Cat Pirates & Peaches board game you will need cardboard, tape, a paperclip, glue, and scissors.  How many peaches did you collect?
  Color & Make a Story     
Make up your own story booklets with this Sesame Street Story Activity. Here are the story activity directions, and you will need to print the story cards. To complete your story books you will need paper, scissors, crayons and glue.

Grades 1-2
Activities in this section include familiar card games, animal tracks, and ways for children to discuss feelings and actions about others. Did you play the Wild Kratts or the Nature Cat card game? Or did you play both? 
    Nature Cat Making Tracks 
Continue the animal tracks theme by making tracks with three different craft mediums. Experiment with playdough, crayons & paper, or washable paint. If you are making foot tracks with paint, be sure to wash your feet thoroughly!  

 PBS Parents - Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism
For kids, learning about race and racism should begin at an early age with conversations with the trusted grown-ups in their lives. There is no perfect way to talk to children about race and racism. These topics are complex issues that can be hard for younger children to grasp. Have confidence in yourself and your child as you discuss these tough topics. Use this Discussion Guide to help your child and your family continue the conversation together.

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