May 10th-14th Family Activities Newsletter

Welcome to week 43 of the WMHT Family Activities Newsletter.
This weekly family newsletter is providing resources for children’s growing and learning throughout the spring and summer months.
The Learn Along Bingo theme for this week is Animals.
I hope you find this helpful!
Barbara Lukas, Family Learning Coordinator
Theme: Learn Along Bingo: Animals
Welcome to Learn Along Bingo with PBS Kids! All living things have different parts. This week children will learn to describe an animal's physical characteristics like their color, shape, size, and texture.
Two age level areas are available – PreK-K and Grades 1-2. 
PreK-K
This week’s activities range from ocean creatures, animals on a ranch, to what you might find in a pond. Did you use the animal sets from Elinor Wonders Why to tell a story to a friend or family member?


      Sesame Street Animal Charades
It's crafting time with your friends and family! Explore animals at craft time with this Animal Charades activity. Find and decorate a paper bag, print these animal cut-outs, and play charades. 

Grades 1-2
This week explore a variety of ways to learn about animals and how to describe them. Did you try some of the Wild Kratts activities? Which ones were your favorites?


    Go Wild: Giraffes
Watch this short clip from Iowa PBS to learn all about giraffes at the Blank Park Zoo. Do you remember the giraffe’s name? Then draw your own picture of a giraffe.


America’s Test Kitchen Young Chefs’ Club
Mother’s Day is this weekend! Make this super simple yogurt and fruit parfait for Mom for breakfast or snack. No cooking! Choose fresh or frozen berries, but make sure to thaw the berries ahead of time. Enjoy! 

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