Backyard Camp Insiders: Groundhog Day Edition
5 activities for your family that put a little fun back in 2021.
'Willie' see his shadow or not? C'mon pal, we could use a win - just look the other way. And that goes for you too, Shubenacadie Sam and Punxsutawney Phil.
So, in the spirit of spreading a little sunshine on Groundhog Day, here’s our top picks for fun family activities to wash away the winteriest of winter blahs.
This Week’s Activities:
For High-Octane Kids:
1) Supergirl and Batman Video Workouts:
Get your kids in shape to foils some villains. Choose from the Supergirl or Batman.
2) Around-The-House Scavenger Hunt:
Make a list of items to find, grab your camera (or mobile phone), a piece of paper and pen and get scavenging!.....
For Sweet Tooths
3) Unicorn Hot Chocolate
It’s ok to indulge your kids’ sweet tooths every once in a while - especially with this seasonal, fun-to-make treat. Besides what’s more hopeful than unicorns?
For The Artistically Inclined
4) Snow Painting
There is nothing better than freshly fallen snow. Well, maybe there is when you can use snow as a blank canvas for your kids to create their own masterpieces.
For Scientists In The Making
5) Frozen Bubbles
If you're looking for an outdoor winter activity, which also happens to be a fun, easy science experiment, this one’s for you and your kids.
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Focus Your Mind With This Digital Escape Room
Students in grades 4-8 at Park Street Education worked collaboratively to create this digital escape room experience by applying what they’ve studied in class, including puzzles and brainteasers. Have fun while testing your knowledge of science, math, english, french and more.
More about Park Street:
Park Street offers an affordable, experience-based education that helps students learn, socialize and develop while earning a valuable education. Our structured remote-learning environment provides curriculum designed to keep students engaged while helping them experience the world they want to live in. For parents, Park Street provides the confidence and educational certainty of an integrated learning environment designed to see that their children reach their full potential. Go to www.parkstreetedu.com for more.
Insiders' Q&A with Jane Kristoffy: educational strategist and author of 'Launch Your Kid.'
We sat down with Jane to talk about strategies for parents and caregivers to help overcome the mental and emotional challenges children face while learning remotely during the pandemic. >>Read on.