Topic: Daily Remote Learning Tip

Have the child dampen a paper towel, put it in a plastic bag with a dry lima bean, and tape the bag on a window where it will get sunlight. Have the the child record the changes.

Have the student discuss ways that animals and people are similar and different when it comes to journeys. Brainstorm a list of reasons why people travel and a list of reasons why animals travel.

Together, view materials that illustrate the passage of time, like aerial photos of the same area at different points in time. Discuss the details that demonstrate the passage of time, and how they make the student feel.

Invite the student to pick a book they have read recently and to write an additional story inspired by the book. For example, the story could be about what happened before the book began or after the book ended.

Have the student draw a large illustration of an animal. Have them find interesting facts about the animal and write a short summary to accompany the drawing.

Talk with the student about how they have changed over time. Have the student draw two pictures of themselves: one from the present, and one from a year or more ago.

Have the student read a selection of pourquoi tales, like Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears, Cat and Rat, etc. Talk about the different cultures represented in the books they read.

Share a book that has a strong author point of view on a societal issue. Have the student choose one or more facts or ideas from the book and do further research.

Get flowers that are well hydrated and still in bud form or that are freshly bloomed. Demonstrate for the student how to press a flower until it is completely dry.

Everyone has something that they are good at. Invite the student to identify and develop a skill or talent they are passionate about. Have the student can keep a journal to track their progress.

Discuss with the student what "endangered" means, and why some animal populations disappear. Have the student research an endangered animal of their choice.

Invite the student to keep a drawing journal for one month, spending about 5 to 10 minutes each day to capture objects or moments from their daily life.

Talk with the student about animal migration. Discuss how the specific types of food that animals eat and changing weather patterns affect migration.

Have the student think about how they can make their community more inclusive. Encourage the student to brainstorm ideas and to create an action plan for each goal.

Together with a student, research to identify an animal in their area that migrates. With craft supplies and a map, trace the journey of that animal to create a migration map.

Have the student gather information on a local event and write a brief, factual account of the event, using the elements of narrative nonfiction.

Invite the student to research one aspect of their family’s culture of origin (for example, traditions related to food, music, or art). Invite them to share their findings.

Choose a traditional fairy tale and a fractured fairy tale counterpart. Talk about how knowing the traditional versions of the tales helps make the fractured versions more interesting.