Story Time
AG-9780062915627.pdfCheck out this great activity book from HarperKids!
This is a Venn Diagram, you can use it to show what different groups have in common. In one circle put things that you like, in another your school friends likes, and other friends likes. Then, you can use the inner circles to write down the things you have in common with them and the middle area is for the things that everyone likes.
InSomeoneelsesshoesEmpathyActivity-1.pdfActivity: (to be done with an adult)
For many families, Christmas 2020 will look very different from previous years. Some families may have lost loved ones over the past year and although we hope for a merry Christmas, we know sadness and grief is still a part of our lives. Mr. Rogers said "Confronting our feelings and giving them appropriate expression always takes strength, not weakness. It takes strength to acknowledge our anger(...) It takes strength to face our sadness and to grieve and to let our grief and our anger flow in tears when they need to. It takes strength to talk about our feelings and to reach out for help and comfort when we need it." From The World According to Mister Rogers
Use this list of questions to discuss with an adult what we can do to support each other during the holiday season. This list is based off of the 7 Tips to Support Grieving Children during the Holidays from mindfulnessandgrief.com
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Make bear a christmas quilt! Print out the coloring page and color your own special quilt for bear!
Now watch Mrs. Brown and Ephraim draw a turkey!
If you like this book, Matt Stanton has another series that you might like. Watch him read a selection with the star of the story!
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Print out the veterans day card, color, and fill it in for your favorite veteran. Thank them for serving our country!
FreeVeteransDayCard-1.pdfPoor Louie is one of this years California Young Reader Medal nominees. Check out more of these award winners here!
Check out Disney's Skeleton Dance! A halloween favorite. Does it remind you of the scarecrow with no skin?
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is what we call a folktale. It is a story past down orally from generation to generation and usually encompasses the culture of the people or area. This story is one of the very first folktales of America with many adaptations both in film and literature. Other American folk tales include Paul Bunyan and Johnny Appleseed. They may change details from time to time but the plot of the story usually remains the same. Check out Disney's version of Sleepy Hollow here!
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Want to try your hand at making a paper bag monster? Click Here to watch Play Time with Snug and learn how to make your own!
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Try you hand at matching the article of clothing to the noise it makes! Print out the worksheet, then color and cut and see how much of the story you remember!
Matching.pdfActivity:
Take 30 minutes of unscheduled time today or this week. No video games, screen time, homework, or chores. Make no plans. At the end of the time write down what you did. Did you find yourself daydreaming? Playing pretend? Writing? Building? Creating? What do YOU do when there's nothing to do?!
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Make your own magnificent thing! Download and print this packet and chose a page to create and describe your magnificent thing
The Pout Pout fish didn't think he had anything to give his friends. Even when we are far apart from each other we can find creative ways to encourage our friends, fill out the form below for DIY friendship bracelet kit from the FHE library!
Unicorn Template.pdfActivity:
Get Crafty! Print out the coloring page. Fill up the unicorn outline with all the words describing what you like about yourself. Then give then unicorn some hair. You can use yarn, paper, glitter, whatever you can imagine!
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Here's your chance to discover and get crafty. Watch this video for instructions on how to make your own Oobleck! Make sure you ask your parents for help first!
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Family Discussion Questions:
Why does she call fear her "friend"?
Can fear be a good thing?
What does fear do when she gets big? Do you do any of those things when you are afraid?
What was the boy afraid of?
Why does everyone's fear look different?
What does she do to make her fear smaller?
What can you do to make your fear smaller?
For More Space Fun!
Chris Hadfield is a real Canadian Astronaut and has worked on the International Space Station! If you want to watch other astronauts read stories check them out here!
