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/

 

The Colorful World of Coloring Books

Coloring books have become more popular than ever – for all ages. Brighten up your day by doing these activities about coloring books.

CONNECT:

• Coloring books are their earlier variations started over five hundred years ago! Read about their history at https://time.com/4880819/coloring-books-history/
• Coloring books for children didn’t start until the late 19^th century, stimulated by the establishment of kindergartens a few years earlier. Teachers realized that coloring could be a great way to learn. Find out how they developed at https://www.vox.com/2015/9/2/9248663/coloring-book-history
• Today, crayons are the main tool used to use with coloring books. Watch this video to see how they are made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmiRjmbnn8Q

CREATE:

• Celebrate National Coloring Book Day any day, not just on its official day of August 2. This holiday is new: it started just in 2015. Get the details at https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-coloring-book-day-august-2
• Make your next party more colorful by making color book party favors. See how to make them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FTjy2GdW1g
• Libraries and museums have created coloring books from source in their collections. Choose and color some special pictures from http://www.openculture.com/2016/02/download-free-coloring-books-from-world-class-libraries-museums.html

CARE:

• Coloring books are used to teach about health and to keep healthy because it can relax and sooth you. Color can also be used for rehabilitation purposes, such as recovering hand-eye coordination. Meet healthy heroes by coloring them in at https://www.cdc.gov/family/kidheroes/index.htm
• Have fun and be crafty while practicing recycling with these cool craft projects you can do with broken crayons: https://www.simplemost.com/11-cool-things-broken-crayons/
• As a family activity, create a coloring book from family photos. You’ll make lasting memories as you draw from your memories. Follow the directions at https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Coloring-Book/

CAREERS:

Learn about the world of word by creating a coloring book of occupations. Here’s how: http://mychildsfuture.org/parents/activities/Activity_ES_OccupationsColoring.pdf

Do you see your future in coloring books? You might draw original designs, construct or manufacture coloring books, sell them, or use them as a teacher at school, in a doctor’s office, or business. Here are ways to make your job more colorful.

https://www.flavorwire.com/136196/books-as-visual-art

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-book-publishing-jobs-2316066