Daily Reading Activities

May 1st:

Happy "Field Trip Friday"! Check out the Smithsonian's exciting virtual tours to many of their exhibits. Explore the National Museum of Natural History as though you're there in person. Happy exploring!

April 30th:

Check out these companion websites to some of your favorite books! Before/after or while reading, check out these websites to find activities related to characters you're reading about. Enjoy exploring!

Where's Waldo at home! Explore different Waldo activities at home and participate in the #FindWaldoAtHome challenge!

Stink Moody's very own website!He’s smart and thinks knowledge is pretty awesome. In every book in the Stink series, readers see him questioning, investigating, and discovering the world around him.

Timmy FailureMeet Timmy Failure, the founder, president, and CEO of the best detective agency in town, probably the nation. Created by New York Times best-selling cartoonist Stephan Pastis.

Wizarding World - the official home of Harry PotterOfficial home of Harry Potter & Fantastic Beasts. Discover your Hogwart's House, create a Wizarding Passport & unlock more magic with Wizarding World Gold

April 29th:

Have you tired cooking and baking with your family while at home? Do you enjoy trying out new recipes? Cook books are are always flying off the shelves in the McKinley library! Explore these websites to read about new recipes you might enjoy!

PBS Kids: Fizzy's Lunch Lab

Easy Recipes That Kids Can MakeWhether you’re looking for an extra set of hands to help you meal prep or have a little one that loves to help in the kitchen, these simple, family-friendly recipes are the perfect way to get your kids cooking.

April 28th:

Want to quickly share what you're reading with others? Take a quick book cover picture of the book you're reading and share it on McKinley's NEW Padlet! This resource is for you to share, see what other McKinley readers are reading and find your next great read! Staff, students and parents are welcome to share!

Share what you're reading!Take a picture of the book you're reading and upload it to our library padlet!

12 Engineering Design Challenges Perfect for Remote Learning | Science Buddies BlogTry one of these free engineering design challenges to get kids brainstorming, building, and innovating from home.

April 27th:

Happy "Maker Monday"! Explore ScienceBuddies.org to discover engineering design challenges you can complete at home! McKinley engineers can practice problem solving skills and perseverance with these 12 challenges. If an adult at home has twitter, share your creations with @McKinleyReads! Happy creating!