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Tips & Activities To Grow as a Writer
Writing is a part of our lives in so many ways: from everyday tasks like to-do lists, emails, and thank-you letters to friends and family, to personal moments of reflection like journaling or poetry. Outside the classroom, children become stronger writers with encouragement and modeling from parents and caregivers. For young learners, giving them access…
Freezing & Melting: Explore the Properties of Water
With winter seemingly kicking back into high gear, so have our daydreams of springtime and all the exciting (and warm) changes ahead. While we wait for the ice to thaw and the flowers to bloom, it seems the perfect time to think like scientists and explore how the properties of hot and cold affect the…
Celebrate & Learn About Black History All Month Long!
Mountain Lake PBS is proud to celebrate Black History this February and all year round! February is Black History Month, a time to honor the important role African Americans play in the story of our country. Originating as a week long celebration in 1926, and organized by historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African…
Patterns, Patterns, Patterns!
As Jan Brady might say – patterns, patterns, patterns! Patterns are all arounds us. They are in nature, from the leaves on trees to waves in the ocean; man-made in skyscrapers and our own homes; and crafted by musicians, painters, printmakers and more as they use patterns to blend art, math and science. Exploring patterns…
Explore the World Through Light & Shadow
Step into STEM and explore the world through light and shadow! You don’t have to be a scientist to nurture your child’s curiosity and observational skills. Encouraging and sharing in their discoveries is a great way to create a life-long love of scientific learning. Children of all ages can engage with the principles of scientific…
Dramatic Arts & Play for All Ages!
Encourage your child’s creative side with dramatic play and acting! Dramatic play and acting are excellent ways for kids of all ages to develop intellectually, hone social-emotional skills, and learn about their body through movement, dance or gesture. From acting out common-place situations to fantastical storylines, dramatic play creates opportunities for children to role play…
Sharing Your Creativity
Encouraging our children to use their imaginations and get involved in the arts is one of the best ways to support their overall development while spending quality time together. It also helps set them up for academic success. Kids can gain lifelong skills from exploring their creative side like critical thinking, self-confidence and self-expression, sharing,…
Exploring Force & Motion With Things That Go!
Looking to add some scientific fun into your week? How about discovering physical science concepts like motion and forces, gravity, and friction! A great way to do that is by exploring “things that go” ⎯ like cars, planes, trains and rockets. We can see how things move and how different conditions affect the speed of those…
