July 12th-16th Family Activities Newsletter

Welcome to week 52 of the WMHT Family Activities Newsletter. This weekly family newsletter is providing resources for children’s growing and learning throughout the summer months. The theme for this week is Observing Nature. I hope you find this helpful! Barbara Lukas, Family Learning Coordinator

Theme: Observing Nature

Play and learn this summer with PBS KIDS! Get started with weekly hands-on activity collections and explore new activities. Two age level areas are available – PreK-K and Grades 1-2.

PreK-K Explore a variety of hands-on activities in this collections packet. Learn about nature with Daniel Tiger, Sesame Street, Elinor Wonders Why, and other PBS Kids favorites.

Grades 1-2 Learn about nature in this 30-page activity collection. Choose a variety of literacy and science activities from Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, Arthur, and Nature Cat.

Nature Cat Pond Viewer Make your own water magnifier to look underwater and explore aquatic habitats. Supplies are simple – a milk carton, duct tape, and heavy plastic wrap. You may need some help fitting and securely taping the plastic wrap. Did you explore a stream or pond? What did you find?

America’s Test Kitchen Young Chefs’ Club  Summer Recipes for Kids

Strawberry Crème Paletas Hot summer weather calls for a cool snack recipe. Paletas are Mexican-style frozen treats that start with fresh fruit as their base. Ingredients are simple – strawberries, heavy crème, honey and lemon juice. You will need adult help using a food processor or blender.

Strawberry Refrigerator Jam Jam out with this sweet strawberry spread! Use seasonal strawberries for this simple refrigerator strawberry jam. Some adult help is needed cooking on the stove top, and testing for doneness. Did you experiment making other jam using blueberries or peaches?

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