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Tag: grade 4 and up
Celebrating National Parents’ and Guardians’ Day
It’s almost National Parents’ Day! What’s National Parents’ Day? It’s a day to honor parents and parental figures of all kinds! In the United States, every fourth Sunday in the month of July is National Parents’ Day! This year, it’s Sunday, July, 26. No matter where a parent might be, this day serves to celebrate their important…
What is Independence Day?
Independence Day, also known as The Fourth of July or July 4th, is a U.S. federal holiday meant to celebrate America’s independence from Great Britain in the 18th century! On July 2nd, 1776, the United States Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration…
Clarkson & North Country STEM Network offering Online Summer Robotics Camp
The North Country STEM Network through Clarkson University is partnering with the STEM Learning Ecosystems Community of Practice and UBTECH to offer Camp: ASPIRE, a safe, virtual robotics summer camp. Camp: ASPIRE is a structured, week-long camp, delivered over 5 consecutive days (Monday-Friday). Each camp consists of daily, two hour live virtual instruction and offline…
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Essex County Announces Summer Power of Produce Club
This summer, Cornell Cooperative is offering their Power of Produce Club — online! With stipulations still in place for in-person activities in New York State, some families may still be spending a majority of their time at home. To keep the kids from getting cabin fever, Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering the perfect opportunity to…
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. After President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation which had became official January 1, 1863 and called for the immediate liberation of all enslaved people, it took nearly two and a half years for the news to finally reach Texas. On June 19, 1865 the Union…
Celebrate National Best Friends Day
Monday, June 8 is National Best Friends Day! We know things may be hard right now, and maybe kids are feeling sad or restless. It doesn’t help that we can’t see our friends the way we usually do in these trying times. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways that we can still celebrate our friendships…
Summer Goals for the Whole Family!
With the virtual school year coming to an end what summertime fun are you and your family looking forward to? Outdoor exploring, trying out new recipes, a marathon of just-can’t-put-it-down books. Check out our list of activities, crafts and resources for you and your little ones this summer! Cook up something new! One for the…
Take the Time to Practice Mindfulness With Your Kids
Learning from home is winding down and coming to an end, and with the weather starting to warm-up, the kids might be getting stir-crazy. So, let’s take some time this week to “cool down.” Practicing mindfulness with your kids can be beneficial for everyone. Learn about some different mindfulness exercises below! Pressing Pause Mindfulness is…
Cornell Cooperative Extension Provides Online Farm To School Learning
Farm to School initiatives are programs that focus on featuring locally grown, healthy foods in school meals. They often include lessons on food and nutrition, visits to farms and farmers’ markets, and even growing school gardens. However, since we’re all currently learning from home, Cornell Cooperative Extension has assembled a collection of Farm to School…
Alice T. Miner Museum: Activities To Do At Home
With most of New York State still on pause, the opening of the Alice T. Miner Museum for the 2020 season is currently delayed. In the meantime, however, they have added some fun, new at-home activities to keep people entertained until they can open their doors to the public again. There are instructions for traditional…
