September 13th-17th Family Activities Newsletter

Welcome to week 61 of the WMHT Family Activities Newsletter.
This weekly family newsletter is providing resources for children’s growing and learning throughout the fall and winter months.
The theme for this week is Harvest Moon - Corn Moon.
I hope you find this helpful!
Barbara Lukas, Family Learning Coordinator
Theme: Harvest Moon - Corn Moon
Welcome to family activities with PBS Kids! September is a unique month because it has two commonly used names: the Harvest Moon and the Corn Moon. 
Two age level areas are available – PreK-K and Grades 1-2. 
PreK-K
Continue settling in to new routines for the school year by using this Daniel Tiger back-to-school checklist. How many things on the list have you already completed?
       Moon Rock Painting
September 20 is the Harvest or Corn moon, celebrate by painting your own moon rock. Print these directions, and gather chalk, grey or silver glitter, and a little grey paint. You may need some adult help crushing the chalk. Did you invite a friend to make a moon rock with you?
Grades 1-2
Observe evidence of the Moon in the day sky and the night sky at different times, and from different locations from our viewpoint on Earth, in this slide show. Answer the questions with each set of pictures. Over the next 2 -3 weeks go outside to observe the moon. Draw what you see each night and write the date on the paper. Compare the drawings – does the moon shape change?
    Ready Jet Go! Moon Journal
Ever wonder why the Moon appears to change shape or why its surface looks the way it does? In this activity from Ready Jet Go!, you can spend some time looking up at the Moon and then track and record your observations in this easy-to-make journal.
America’s Test Kitchen Young Chefs’ Club
 Corn Bread
Celebrate the corn moon with this simple recipe for corn bread. Adding whole corn kernels takes this cornbread to the next level of (corny) flavor! You may need adult help with using the blender and oven. Hint – to make buttermilk - mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, and let sit 10 minutes before mixing. Invite your whole family to share this tasty snack.

Learning a new skill isn’t easy for anyone but can be especially hard for young children, as they need to manage their big feelings of frustration and disappointment. With practice and perseverance, children can build self-confidence, succeed at the skill, and most importantly, develop a positive mindset for not giving up in the face of challenges, failures, or mistakes. Here are some ideas to help your child build self-confidence.
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