We will continue to focus on all things NATURE! Our volunteer naturalist, Mrs. Paice has included a note, pictures, and more to help the students explore nature this week! Enjoy!
Age Guide for Life Skills:
https://www.familyeducation.com/life/individuality/guide-to-teach-your-child-life-skills-by-age
Shoe Tying:
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-thinking-differences/understanding-childs-challenges/simple-changes-at-home/2-minute-tutorial-how-to-teach-your-child-to-tie-shoes
Memorizing Address and Phone Number:
http://lastingthumbprints.com/8-ways-to-teach-children-their-address-and-phone-number/
Animal Webcam:
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
Grow Beans in a Bag:
https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/slide-shows/bean-sprouts
Other Activities for developing Life Skills:
- Focus And Self Control
- Perspective Taking
- Communicating
- Making Connections
- Critical Thinking
- Taking On Challenges
- Self-Directed, Engaged Learning
You can practice all of these life skills by baking with your family, getting outside to play, going on a nature walk or a scavenger hunt to find certain items in nature, or even reading a story before bed with your family!