Graduation Time

 

It is time for schools in the US to celebrate graduation. It is an important rite of passage and symbol of achievement. Explore these websites to gradually achieve more knowledge about graduation.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the history of graduation traditions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq6wodqji8U
• Watch these graduation traditions and rituals from around the world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-Je5TxmNr0  
• Watch how Finnish students celebrate graduation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoxSiIb5690
• Decode the meaning of graduation caps and gowns at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbTcUnh2tR4

 

CREATE:

• Try up to 24 ways to celebrate preschool graduation at https://www.pre-kpages.com/end-school-year-activities/
• Listen to this playlist of graduation songs at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i66p0_wZ9F0&list=PLwMMslZU--j7UiQJYDwRcQ1QzrSM-FkrY
• Taste these kid-friendly graduation party snack ideas: https://www.alphabetu.com/blog/2014/03/kindergarten-and-preschool-graduation-party-snack-ideas/

 

CARE:

• Know someone who is graduating? Get inspired with the following ideas for creating a memorable graduation gift: http://twigglemagazine.com/June-activities/graduation-teacher-gift-ideas.html
• Plan a fun graduation party with these ideas from preschool to high school: https://www.parenting.com/activities/family-time/15-graduation-party-ideas-preschool-to-high-school/
• Sometimes youth may party too much graduation time; use these tips to stay safe: https://cadyinc.org/resources/get-the-facts/keeping-your-child-safe-around-prom-and-graduation-time/

 

CAREERS:

Imagine graduating again and again. There are the obvious careers in education, but there are supporting careers as well: event planning, catering, manufacturing, yearbook publishing, photographing – and career advising. It can take a village to graduate.  

• https://www.science.org/content/article/research-your-career-options-well-graduation
• https://www.zippia.com/yearbook-editor-jobs/
• http://becomeaneventplanner.org/event-planning-careers.html
• https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/caterer/

 

Animal Mothers

 Every animal has a mother. How are they alike – and different? Try these activities to find out. And hug your mom…

 CONNECT:

• Watch 10 caring and devoted animal moms in the world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS4JCfzJwz8
• Follow this read-aloud book about how animal babies travel with their mothers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4TIYk5QMbo
• Read about hard-working animal moms at https://www.doi.gov/blog/celebrating-hard-working-animal-moms

 

CREATE:

• Learn about the science of animal babies and their mothers at https://kidsdiscover.com/teacherresources/baby-animals-science-lesson/
• With your mom, act out your inner animal child with these activities:  https://mothernatured.com/children/
• Match animals with their baby names with this game at https://blog.allaboutlearningpress.com/baby-animal-names/ or create this animal baby name game at https://www.kitchencounterchronicle.com/are-you-my-mother-animal-memory-game/

CARE:

• Learn about animal mothers care for their young at https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ilwnet17-sci-life-young/how-animals-care-for-their-young/
• Learn from animal mothers how to care for children at https://www.inverse.com/science/7-lessons-moms-can-learn-from-animals
• Create animal-based Mother’s Days cards with the templates at https://www.petakids.com/activities/mothers-day-cards/

 

CAREERS:

You can make a career from learning about animal mothers: veterinarian, zoo staff, biologist, wildlife specialist. Your mom would be proud. Read about some possibilities here.

• https://mothernatured.com/parenting/wildlife-and-animal-career-information-for-children-and-teenagers/
• https://brevardzoo.org/the-truth-about-the-best-job-in-the-world/
• https://www.uvisor.com/55-great-careers-working-animals/