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February 2nd is considered one of the most popular winter non-holidays. If you are from the Midwest or the Northeast, you may know Punxsutawney Phil as a beloved predictor of weather and seasons. Let's take a look at Groundhog Day and weather forecasting in this unit study!
Wandering through a building, you notice a strange looking sign with raised bumps. As you run your hand over them, your mind floods with questions. What are those bumps? Why are they there? Who invented them? Known as Braille code, those raised bumps are displayed in patterns to create words, allowing blind or visually impaired children and adults to read. As a family, set aside time to explore the fascinating history and methodology of this tactile reading system!
March celebrates the birthday of beloved television personality, Mr. Fred Rogers. Remembered for his gentle, compassionate voice, our unit study this month looks a bit different, as we introduce a new generation to this larger-than-life celebrity, and his message of kindness and the value of all people. Starting with a quick look at Fred Rogers, we will wrap up with a look at 3 life lessons he taught.
I’m seeing llamas everywhere. Have you been seeing them too? They are on sweaters, t-shirts, and coffee mugs. There are stuffed animals, toys, and even llama emojis and GIFs. What is all the llama fuss (or should I say fuzz?) about? Let’s take some time to study all things llama-mazing!
Welcome Matey! Join us to celebrate the beautifully diverse land of Australia in this unit study! Down under, January 26th is a national holiday celebrating the colonization of New South Wales, or Australia, as it’s called today. We have much to learn. Be sure to follow the links for child friendly videos and websites.
This week, we celebrate 50 years since man first stepped out of a space craft and made “one small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.” Our family-friendly unit study this month considers the historical importance of this moment and adds fun activities for children to explore the space experience.
