Care about Nurses

 

At some point, most people have been cared by nurses, starting from birth. Nurses are more varied than you might think, and have changed much over the centuries.  Care about nurses as you do these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Get 20 interesting facts about nurses at https://careoptionsforkids.com/blog/nursing-facts/ . If you love facts, here are 101 more nursing fun facts at https://modernnurse.com/101-nursing-fun-facts/
• Watch the history of nursing at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPyDU_W1wUA
• See how nurse uniforms have changed over time at https://www.pulseuniform.com/blogs/nursing-uniforms/nursing-uniforms-of-the-past-and-present-nurse-uniforms-history?srsltid=AU7gw4UQO02zY_4ugW3YQaPFxfyxFQ293LYFZiFEduDr0tlBq4jUMd5Y

 

CREATE:

• Play nurse with these activities at https://hcplonline.org/downloads/IAmaNurseActivitiesfinal.pdf
• Create a nurse puppet with this template: https://intheplayroom.co.uk/nurse-paper-bag-puppet-with-printable-template/
• Play band-aid games at https://thepreschooltoolboxblog.com/doctor-nurse-community-helper-center-band-aid-games-playfulpreschool/

CARE:

• National Nurses Week is celebrated in May, but you can celebrate it informally any time with these activities at https://www.twinkl.com/blog/what-is-national-nurses-week
• Take turns being a nurse or a doctor at https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/visiting-the-doctor/
• Watch how nurses take observations in a British hospital at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4R7PlKcu_c
• For parents: tips for an emergency center visit with your child at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwHPWDoGRcg

 

CAREERS:

Do you like taking care of people’s health? Nursing might be in your future. See some of the possibilities below.

• Get to know a nurse at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uNhnNCa_kQ
• Read about different levels of nursing at https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/hcp-nursing.html
• See 39 types of nursing specialties at https://www.nu.edu/blog/types-of-nurses/

 

 

 

You’ve Got Nerve!

 

The body’s nerve signal pain, and that’s a good thing. It says “Pay attention!. Nerves have lots of other functions, which you can explore by doing these online activities.

CONNECT:

• Read the basics about the nervous system in English or Spanish at https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/brain-nervous-system.html
• Watch the nervous system at work at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDDaIHBlIu8&t=1s
• All animals have nerves, even if they don’t have a backbone (spine). See different animals’ nerve systems and their behavior at https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/invert.html
• See a gallery of neurons at https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/gall1.html

 

CREATE:

• See how to draw our nervous system at https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/brain/draw-your-nervous-system2
• Build your own monster neural circuit at https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/neuroscience/madneuron/
• Make your own neuron by following the directions at https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chmodel.html

 

CARE:

• Test your need and eye reflexes with the activities at https://www.brainfacts.org/for-educators/for-the-classroom/2026/test-your-knee-and-eye-reflexes-080626
• Different kinds of animals have poisons that act on the nervous system. They are used to protect the animal – but they can harm you. Now you can know what will happen to your nervous system by consulting this list: https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/toxin1.html
• For teens: check out how to beat pre-performance nerves at https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/nerves.html
• For parents: discover how to calm your kids’ nerves at https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=2035&k=1649185402

 

CAREERS:

Do you have the nerve to have a nerve-related career? You could become a scientist, a doctor, a dentist, a physical therapist, a surgeon, a counselor, or a veterinarian. Don’t be nervous discovering possible nerve-supportive job information here.

• https://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/chjob.html
• https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/anatphys/chapter/8-7-career-connections/
• https://www.cmich.edu/blog/all-things-higher-ed/high-paying-careers-in-neuroscience
• https://specialtycareus.com/8-exciting-neuroscience-careers-to-explore/

 

 

 

Be CyberSecure

 

How secure is information about you and your family? With digital technology, it can be very private—and very vulnerable. The earlier you know about cybersecurity, the safer you are, so learn about it with these online activities.

CONNECT:

• See the ABCs of cyber security for kids at https://www.getcybersafe.gc.ca/en/resources/abcs-cybersecurity-kids
• Read this fun comic about internet safety at https://cyber.org/supplemental-resources/adventures-pascal-and-python
• Watch this video series about potential threats you’re likely to face online—and what you can do to stay safe: https://cyber.org/cybersafety

 

CREATE:

• Defend firewalls, challenge cryptography, find phish with these pre-teen/teen games at https://gamingforlearning.com/index.php
• Play these cybersecurity games made for grade schoolers at https://pbskids.org/cyberchase
• Key up to cybersecurity with these self-paced activities at https://cyber.org/cyber-keys
• Play an interactive safety adventure at https://www.netsmartzkids.org/activities/interactive/
• Be Internet awesome and safe by playing in Interland at https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland

 

CARE:

• Create a safe password by following the tips at https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Best%2520Practices%2520for%2520Creating%2520a%2520Password.pdf
• Watch how to stop cyberbullying at https://consumer.ftc.gov/media/79867
• Spend family time learning online and safety and security skills at https://www.knowbe4.com/resources/kits/childrens-cybersecurity

 

CAREERS:

Want a secure job in cyberspace? Several opportunities exist: as programmer, tester, troubleshooter, engineer, even forensics. Feel safe checking out some options here.

• https://getintocyberjobs.com/
• Cybersecurity career pathway https://www.cyberseek.org/pathway.html
• Defense security jobs: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VENS99W6IKM
• https://niccs.cisa.gov/tools/cybersecurity-career-map

 

Like Lakes

 

Do you enjoy lakes: in person or digitally? They are more than a pretty body of water. Drive into the wonderful depth of lakes with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Read these cool facts about lakes at https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/lakes.html
• Watch how lakes are formed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn29ES9xdc4
• Check out these top 10 lakes by area and depth: https://www.ducksters.com/geography/top_10_lakes.php
• What are the Great Lakes? Discover them at https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/great-lakes-fun-facts and find out how they influence weather at https://www.eekwi.org/great-lakes/weather-climate-and-great-lakes/great-lakes-influence-weather-and-climate

 

CREATE:

• Be active on the water with 15 fun things for kids to do at https://runwildmychild.com/water-activities-for-kids/
• Be a lake scientist with these experiments at https://lawrencehallofscience.org/science-apps/diy-lake-science/
• Get crafty about lakes at https://www.childfun.com/themes/world/ponds-rivers-and-lakes/

 

CARE:

• Enjoy lakes safely by following American Red Cross tips at https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/lake-river-safety.html
• Help protect lakes by doing some of these simple actions: https://earthsciencelabs.com/how-can-i-protect-lakes/
• The United Nations declared this decade’s theme to be Ecosystem Restoration. Find out what is being done for lakes at  https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/lakes

 

CAREERS:

Does a lake career sound like a swimmingly good idea? You can become a scientist, a ranger, a tour guide, an environmentalist, a fisher, a lifeguard, a swimming coach, a recreation director, a camp counselor. Dip your (mental) toe into these lake-related jobs.

• https://jobsaicopilot.com/jobs-in-water/
• https://jobdescription.org/jobs/public-sector/park-ranger
• https://www.lakescientist.com/
• https://www.indeed.com/hire/job-description/camp-counselor

 

 

Cozy Up to Quilts

 

Do you have a quilt in your home? It might be on a bed, on the wall, or even worn! Get cozy and comfy with these online activities about quilts.

 

CONNECT:

• A quilt is a special type of blanket that has a decorative topic, filling in the middle, and a solid backing. See the details of making them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqwFJB2o37I
• Read 10 charming facts about quilting at https://www.factretriever.com/quilting-facts
• See quilt’s American history at https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/pa11.vhssocst.us.indust.quilts/picturing-america-quilts/
• See a sample of historical African American quilts at https://kidspacemuseum.org/for-families-at-home/quilts/

 

CREATE:

• Make a fabric quilt with glue and cardboard at https://frugalfun4boys.com/quilt-craft-for-kids/
• Get mathematical with quilts at https://buggyandbuddy.com/geometry-kids-quilt-activity-using-triangles-free-printable/
• Try these quilt-related crafts at https://carolinaoneto.com/fun-quilt-craft-for-kids-creative-projects-to-try-today/

 

CARE:

• Learn how to care of quilts at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz0EV4ZdO2s
• Learn about the service project Quilt for Kids at https://www.pbs.org/video/quilts-kids-okqtcu/ ; youth groups can help too: https://www.quiltsforkids.org/groups.htm
• See this list of charity sewing ideas that your family might participate in: https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ways-to-help-charity-sewing-ideas/

 

CAREERS:

Have you ever thought about making a quilt – and making money in the process? You could become a professional quilter. Even if you can’t make a quilt, you might sell them, curate them in a museum.  

• https://himalayas.app/career-guides/quilter
• https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ways-to-help-charity-sewing-ideas/
• https://quiltmuseum.org/team/

 

Plant Seeds of life

 

You plant seeds. You eat seeds. You make things with seeds. They are the start of many living things. Think of plant seeds as tiny sleeping packages complete with a baby plant, food supply, and protective outer cover. They just need sunlight, water and warmth to grow. Pretty amazing. Find out more about this special part of nature with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch how a seed becomes a plant at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rJdVQNy6TY
• See different types of seeds at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BxeVqpY-aA
• We usually think of people planting seeds but plants spread seeds too. Find out how at https://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/gardening_with_children/didyouknow_seeds.shtml

 

CREATE:

• See how seeds grow from the start with this simple activity (and more follow-up projects) at https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/kids-science-growing-seeds/
• Seed a scientist with these seed science activities for kids: https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/seed-science-activities-for-kids/
• Here’s a “ton” of fun seed activities for kids: https://www.howweelearn.com/tons-seed-activities-kids/

 

CARE:

• Discover the nutrition value of seeds at https://plantbasedjuniors.com/nutritional-value-of-seeds-and-kid-friendly-uses/
• Check out these 7 healthy super seeds at https://goodness.com.au/blog/7-healthy-super-seeds-a-guide-to-seeds/
• Some seeds are not only unhealthy; they are poisonous! So watch out for these plant seeds (and what do it if you swallow one) at https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/poison-control-center/poisonous-seeds

 

CAREERS:

Do seeds seem to plant an idea of a job for you? You could be a farmer, a scientist, a gardener, a landscaper, an environmentalist, a food manufacturer, a chef, a sales person, even an artist. Here are some websites about seed-related jobs that might grow into a blooming career!

• https://www.seedyourfuture.org/botanist
• Landscaper life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNFAcNsB5Yo
• Greenhouse manager life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH6WsN5NI5k&t=2s

Sock it to Soccer!

 

Now is World Cup time, when soccer teams from 48 countries compete with each other. Soccer is now the most popular sport in the world. So have a (soccer) ball with these online activities about soccer. Play ball!

CONNECT:

• Check out fun soccer facts at https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/sports/soccer.html
• See the history of soccer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEIfDpOu59E
• Watch how soccer balls made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnnlY00ocHU
• Discover the science of soccer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWOFTox4x80

 

CREATE:

• Experiment with soccer at https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/with-world-cup-in-full-swing-heres-some-diy-experiments-to-teach-children-the-science-of-soccer/
• Try these fun soccer games at https://www.tocafootball.com/articles/soccer-games-for-kids
• Go FIFA with these crafts at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlO_pn0_qsc

 

CARE:

• Like to play soccer? Play it safely by following these rules: https://www.chp.edu/injury-prevention/safety/sports/soccer
• Safety is more than the ball; it includes the field, lighting and more; see the possible issues at https://www.kiski-soccer.org/Default.aspx?tabid=393664
• Check out common soccer injuries and how to prevent them at https://www.luskinoic.org/luskinoic-celebrates-national-girls-women-in-sports-day-6/

CAREERS:

Are you a soccer fan and want to go professional – in some soccer-related career? There’s a lot of action both on and off the field: as a ref, a coach, a stadium manager, a food caterer, a manufacturer, a sales person, a physician, a sportscaster, a photographer, a designer, a marketer, a statistician, a printer, even a video game developer. It’s a big support team! Here are some possible jobs.

• https://www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com/jobs-in-soccer
• https://www.ziprecruiter.com/t/Most-Popular-Types-Of-Soccer-Jobs
• https://girlssoccernetwork.com/soccer-jobs/
• American soccer: the many paths to go pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz0wxTFFbWs

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go to Bat for Baseball

 

It’s summer time and baseball time. And it’s the United States national pastime. Have a homerun experience doing these online activities about ballgame.

 

CONNECT:

• Read fun baseball facts for kids at https://www.coolkidfacts.com/baseball-facts-for-kids/
• Watch the history of baseball at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1459SxYqNk
• Discover how a baseball is made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PesSaqUb568
• Find out where based is played outside the U.S. at https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-in-other-countries

 

CREATE:

• Lots of baseball teams have activities for you and your family; see the list at https://www.mlb.com/news/baseball-themed-home-activities-for-kids
• Have fun with these 10 baseball games of kids at https://activeforlife.com/10-baseball-drills-and-games-for-kids/
• Try these 10 awesome baseball crafts for kids at https://www.therealisticmama.com/10-awesome-baseball-crafts-for-kids/
• Learn math the fun way - with baseball -- at https://stressfreemathforkids.com/members-only/using-baseball-to-teach-math/

 

CARE:

• Follow these baseball safety tips at https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/safety-baseball.html (en español: Consejos de seguridad sobre el béisbol)
• Find out what are the most common baseball injures and how to prevent them at https://www.childrenshospital.org/sports-injury-prevention/baseball
• Check out the safety code for Little League at https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/appendices/appendix-b/

 

CAREERS:

Are you bats about baseball? Becoming a professional baseball player is very competitive. Lots of other jobs relate to and support baseball: coaches, accountants, stadium managers, transportation and hotel staff, sports equipment and clothing manufacturers and sellers, journalists, sports casters, videographers and photographers, media producers, statisticians, even librarians. You definitely can be a team player in the sports career world. Here are a few examples.

• Major League baseball career options: https://www.mlb.com/careers/home
• How to become an MLB pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAZ0Wxj1F4c
• https://www.sportsmanagementworldwide.com/jobs-in-baseball
• https://baseballjobsoverseas.com/
• https://katiequinn88.com/the-sports-librarian/

Lighten up for Auroras

 

You may know of Princess Aurora (also known as Sleeping Beauty), but do you know about the original auroras: bright dancing lights in the sky? Brighten up your life with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Let NASA enlighten you about auroras at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/aurora/en/
•  Watch the science behind the northern lights at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we-MfBKx4Bc
• Read 20 Aurora Borealis facts you will love to know at https://hello-aurora.com/blog/20-aurora-facts

 

CREATE:

• Make a magical northern light sky with pastels at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo8wee7blQ4
• Or paint the aurora with ice cubes at https://www.uaf.edu/museum/education/educators/heliophysics-aurora-outre/activities/pdfs/Paint-The-Aurora-With-Ice-Cubes-Activity.pdf
• Check the Aurora Tracker to find out if you can see the Aurora right now at https://www.explorefairbanks.com/explore-the-area/aurora-season/aurora-tracker/ and check out the Aurora live webcam on this website.
• Create an aurora borealis with milk, oil and food coloring at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YglrrA2XQ5Y

 

CARE:

• Auroras are typically seen in areas that are very cold. Stay warm with these tips: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Winter-Safety.aspx
• There is often ice in areas where auroras are seen. Stay ice-safe with these tips: https://www.blacklinesafety.com/blog/6-tips-for-dealing-with-black-ice
• Auroras are best seen in wilderness areas. Be prepared for the wilderness with these tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBQfaxDiGlw

 

CAREERS:

Want your career to light you up? You would be a scientist, an engineer, a meteorologist (weather expert), a photographer, a tour guide, and more. Light up with these sample career tips.

• https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/a-physicist-explains-the-shimmering-science-behind-auroras/
• https://globaledge.msu.edu/blog/post/57349/the-northern-lights-tourism-industry
• Meteorologists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npwXgH5t3o0&t=3s

 

Allergies are nothing to sneeze at

 

Lots of people have allergies; even other animals have allergies. Why? Where do they come from? What can be done about them? Get the answers with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Discover what is a food allergy at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnxzZXjbddk
• See the symptoms and reactions to different types of allergies at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNMvS89eVggDi
• Discover the facts about animal allergies at https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions-treatments/animal-allergy

 

CREATE:

• Become allergy aware with these downloadable activities: https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/school-activities
• Enjoy allergy-friendly activities, and recipes at https://partakefoods.com/blogs/food-allergy-resources/4-allergy-friendly-activities-crafts-and-recipes-to-celebrate-summer
• Learning how to navigate play dates, parties and other activities for children with food allergies at https://foodallergycanada.ca/living-with-allergies/ongoing-allergy-management/parents-and-caregivers/childrens-parties/

 

CARE:

 

• Watch a kid’s advice to kids about allergies at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMV31w6jaBM
• Learn how to manage allergies at https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-treatments/just-for-kids
• Learn how to be a mate to those with food allergies at https://allergyfacts.org.au/be-a-mate/
• For parents: Learn about the most common foods that trigger an allergic reaction in children and what to do about them at https://www.chop.edu/news/health-tip/top-8-food-allergies-kids-and-what-parents-need-know

 

 

CAREERS:

Are you itching to have a career that focuses on allergies?  You could become a doctor, a chemist, a pharmacist, or a manufacturer. Here are some insights into allergy-related jobs.

• ·         https://www.aaaai.org/professional-education/careers-in-a-i
• ·         https://www.ziprecruiter.com/t/Most-Popular-Types-Of-Allergy-Jobs

Do you have allergies? How might the workplace impact your health? Find out at https://entfortwayne.com/blog/occupational-allergies-how-work-environments-impact-your-health/

Here are ways to manage your allergies at work: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/allergies-at-work/

And if you have allergies, say NO to these jobs: https://allergyeasy.com/allergy/allergies-say-no-to-these-jobs/

Don’t Lose Your Marble

 

Marble is more than a rock. It is statuesque and a pillar of society. Dig into marble with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• What is marble and how is it formed in nature? See the answers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHgifUKUqWw
• Discover many uses of marbles at https://geology.com/rocks/uses-of-marble/
• Game marbles are made of glass, but they used to be made of marble 1000s of years ago. Watch the history of marbles at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mteDMr2pk8M
• Read about the history of marble sculpture at https://mymodernmet.com/marble-sculpture-history/ (for older readers)

 

CREATE:

• Watch how to do marbling at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2yfHwItKks
• Learn how to do painting with marbles at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE7aC4EqiRM
• Enjoy 15 fun ways to play with marbles at https://lappstoys.com/15-fun-ways-to-play-with-marbles-clip-clop-toys/
• Create a marble run experiment at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVEZcBWCqQc

 

CARE:

• See how to maintain marble at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3F80SBGnWk
• Watch how professionals restore marble statues at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz_nq-HE8Ao
• Help save a marble museum at https://ncph.org/history-at-work/project-showcase-vermont-marble-museum/

 CAREER:

Does marble “rock” you? Several careers await you: sculptor, architect, builder, quarry manager, scientist, restorer, interior designer or decorator. Rock on with these sample jobs.

• Making a sculpture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR8ZiT9JTcg&t=59s
• Marble and granite jobs https://www.ziprecruiter.com/t/Most-Popular-Types-Of-Marble-And-Granite-Jobs
• Designing a home made of marble https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw-YJD4Qm0g

Take Your Time with Turtles

 

Turtles sometimes get a bad rap, being slow and hiding away. But they have been around for over 200 million years, so they must be doing something right. Explore the wonders of turtles with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Check out these turt-ally fab facts about turtles: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/turtle-facts/
• Learn about different types of turtles and why they are important to the environment at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZpGPT6uWRw
• See turtles move – sometimes thousands of miles – at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS0kXtmXuj8&t=3s

 

CREATE:

• Little ones have lots of activities to choose from at https://childcarelounge.com/pages/turtle-theme-and-activities?srsltid=AfmBOoo7-NOqzPawTK5ploOS4sdu_-T3zb0Cuo3k_9KlnWU7Oi12Dt2w
• Game on with these turtle games at https://www.turtleguardians.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Turtle-Games-Grade-1.pdf
• Celebrate sea turtles with these activities: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/blog/sea-turtle-kids-page/

 

CARE:

• Want to have a turtle pet? First, learn the dos and don’ts of turtle care at https://pethelpful.com/all-pets/the-dos-and-donts-of-turtle-care
• Found an injured turtle? Find out what to do at https://turtlerescueleague.org/emergencies/injured-turtle/
• Nearly all sea turtles are in danger of going extinct. See seven ways you can help save them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-tU_Hubq7Q

 

 CAREERS:

Are you in tune with turtles? Want to make a career focused on turtles? You could become a turtle breeder, a pet store owner, a veterinarian, a park ranger, a zoo keeper, a biologist, a conservationist, or an artist. Explore some possibilities here.

• 5 tips if you want to work with sea turtles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPtmU9pZIAQ
• Sea turtle biologist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffBicNwyN7U
• https://www.conservation-careers.com/top-sea-turtle-conservation-internships-and-volunteer-opportunities/

 

 

 

Get On the Ball with Basketball

 

It’s March Madness time in the United States: the time to celebrate the best in collegiate basketball. And it is a game that you can play year round. Get the ball rolling with online activities about basketball. GO, team!

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the history of basketball at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0qn56l1ElU
• Discover a 14-year old girl who hold 3 Guinness world records for her basketball skills at https://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/young-achievers/zaila-avant-garde
• See simple basketball adaptations for kids with disabilities at https://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/young-achievers/zaila-avant-garde

 

CREATE:

• Watch how to play basketball around the world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCYAeuepnNw&t=25s
• Play 22 fun basketball games for kids at https://proformancehoops.com/22-fun-basketball-games-for-kids/?srsltid=AfmBOopus7MA1iARVarbr7RZlsE3lWKrZrkX9qWcYoJfKG4eOcH_Jwwu
• Make a mini paper basketball game by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMBRQmjX6nc

 

CARE:

• Play basketball safely by following these tips: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/safety-basketball.html
• Practice 5 essential exercises to prevent youth basketball injuries at https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/5-essential-exercises-to-prevent-youth-basketball-injuries/
• Learn about The USA Basketball Open Court program, which connects children to local facilities with the goal of encouraging basketball participation in a fun and safe environment, at https://www.usab.com/play/opportunities-in-your-community

 

CAREERS:

Lots of kids want to become professional basketball players but it is a very competitive career. What are some other possibilities? You can be a manager, a sports writer or commentator, a basketball teacher or coach, a manufacturer or seller of basketball equipment and swag, a basketball event planner, or a physical therapist. Check out some of the possibilities.

• https://www.ziprecruiter.com/t/Most-Popular-Types-Of-Basketball-Related-Jobs
• https://jobs.community.kaplan.com/career/basketball-commentator
• How basketballs are made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw1k0RCI7uc

 

Corn is poppin' good

You probably eat more corn than you imagine, and it is in more things than you imagine. Dig into these online activities to see how often corn pops up!

CONNECT:

• Watch the history and growth of corn at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyPVqNu9NPI
• Learn about different types of corn at https://wicorn.org/resources/corn-facts/
• Discover what makes popcorn pop at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJjsKJJHIYY&t=93s
• Explore 10 surprising products made from corn at https://kidseatincolor.com/corn/

 

CREATE:

• Create of trivia game using these fun corn facts: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/food/corn.html
• Create Cute Corn Crafts by following the directions at https://www.nestle-cereals.com/uk/blog/kids-activities/easy-corn-crafts
• Make corn dance with this science experiment: https://youtu.be/RDRU064CZNU

 

CARE:

• Corn not only tastes good but it is also good for your health. Read 5 reasons why at https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/5-surprising-health-benefits-of-corn/
• Corn is sometimes used in grain boxes and play bins. Check out safety concerns and good alternatives at https://marshfieldresearch.org/Media/Default/NFMC/PDFs/Corn%20Boxes%20and%20Play%20Bins.pdf
• Discover ways to recycle corn cobs at https://www.wastex.io/post/corn-cob-uses
• For parents: get tips on helping your kids to eat corn at https://kidseatincolor.com/corn/

 

CAREERS:

Are you all ears about having a corn-filled career? You could be a cook, a farmer, a scientist, a researcher, a manufacturer, or even a marketer. Here are some possible ways to grow a great, corny job.

• https://www.wastex.io/post/corn-cob-uses
• https://nebraskacorn.gov/cornstalk/trade/11-in-demand-careers-in-agriculture-besides-farming/
• Harvesting corn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsYfpJ2IgWY

 

 

 

Worm Your Way In

 

As spring arrives worms are busily aerating the soil – and maybe hiding from folks who fish. Worm into the lives of worms with these online activities.

CONNECT:

• Watch how earthworms work at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-zc_1vjLnI
• Get the dirt on worms at https://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/funfactsaboutworms
• See weird and wonderful deep-sea worms at https://youtu.be/cdr1kWmSiiE

CREATE:

• Check out this worm activity theme for preschoolers with this rich list: http://www.preschoolexpress.com/theme-station12/worms-june.shtml
• Make a wormery by following the directions at https://naturestudyhomeschool.com/observe-worms-with-preschoolers/
• Try these wormy crafts at https://www.daniellesplace.com/html/worm-crafts-learning-activities.html

CARE:

• See five good reasons to have a pet worm as a pet at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH60RBZvqyQ
• Help the planet by composting – with worm help; see how to do it at https://www.acua.com/Community-Hub/News/Blog/2019/Worms-Pets-that-Help-the-Planet-Through-Composting.aspx
• For parents: Worm infections are common in children. Find out how to prevent and treat them at https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/worms

CAREERS:

Want to worm yourself into a career that focuses on worms? You could be a scientist, a fisher, a worm farmer, a worm counter, or a vermiculturist (impress your friends with this fancy word). Dig into some possibilities below.

• https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/vermiculturist
• Worm counter: https://budgetsaresexy.com/side-hustle-series-worm-counter/
• Worm farm: https://www.abc10.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/backroads-ott/how-worms-at-a-california-farm-help-gardeners-and-farmers-improve-soil/103-04f68015-f09d-4fcc-a8d2-cd084efcd5bb

 

 

Doves are COO!

Doves are often associated with peace and love. Both ideas are timely – and now’s the time to put your heart into these online activities.

CONNECT:

• Watch about the world of doves at https://youtu.be/1zgA3TGMNYQ
• Read about doves (and pigeons) as symbols at https://kids.kiddle.co/Sign_of_the_Dove and (for older kids at https://wysinfo.com/doves-and-pigeons-in-history/)
• Get 10 fun facts about mourning doves at https://www.audubon.org/magazine/10-fun-facts-about-mourning-dove

 

CREATE:

• Get inspired by over a dozen dove crafts at https://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/dovescraftsideasactivitieskids.html
• Play a hopeful dove relay by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Abt4diHhuo
• Feel free as you dance to this musical game about doves: https://www.letsplaykidsmusic.com/open-the-dovecote-ring-game/

 

CARE:

• Watch what do to if you find a baby dove or other baby bird at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPhVJRvzZFo
• Learn how to care for a pet dove at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srPvKJCLZ0c&t=76s and get more details at https://www.petmd.com/bird/dove-care-sheet
• See how people have helped to revive the extinct Socorro Dove at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-Dwm0b2Zoc

 

CAREERS:

Are you lovely-dovey about an avian (bird) career? Besides being an ornithologist who focuses on the study and care of birds, you could be a bird breeder and trainer, a zookeeper, a pet store owner, a veterinarian, a fashion designer or manufacturer, a conservationist, and even a bird census taker. Here is a bird’s eye-view of some of the job possibilities.

• https://www.globalyoungbirdersnetwork.org/bird-related-careers.html
• Ornithologist interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LvtC8N9CNA
• https://abcbirds.org/careers
• Bird monitors: https://www.birdpop.org/pages/jobs.php
• Zoo bird keeper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBB7kXVTubI

 

Mermaids: the Real Story

 If you saw the movie or heard the story of Ariel, then you know something about mermaids. Dive deeper about their history and fascination with the following activities.

CONNECT:

• Get the truth about mermaids at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWAY1EaEzlk
• Read mermaid tales (not tails) from around the world at https://www.yunastories.com/blog/reading-for-kids/stories/mermaid-tales-around-the-world
• Discover how mermaids are portrayed in popular culture at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DUrrabtuxo

 

CREATE:

• Get crafty with mermaid crafts at https://studiodiy.com/mermaid-crafts/
• Plan a mermaid party with these games and other activities at https://sugarspiceandglitter.com/15-mermaid-party-games-activities/
• Try these fun mermaid beach activities at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHBx1ciEdp8

 

CARE:

• Learn how to be a water safety hero at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8EnnUaHK4k
• Don’t get fooled by mermaid hoaxes like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx7EQnlNxXE
• Manatees are sometimes mistaken for mermaids. See how to save a manatee “mermaid” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEGgGNUy38M

 

CAREER:

Want to make a splash with a mermaid/merman career? You could perform in a sea-based show, write or tell stories about them, create art with mermaid motifs, or even manufacture and sell mermaid items. Here are a few samples.

• Mermaid-related careers: https://www.mermapp.com/mermaid-career-guide
• Professional mermaids: https://www.sheroesentertainment.com/so-cal-mermaids
• Mermaid summer job: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRlTUDLG9AY

(Ice) Skating By

 

The Winter Olympics has started, which includes the popular sport of ice skating. Explore the world of skating with this online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Discover 50 fun ice skating facts at https://www.polyglidesyntheticice.com/blogs/news/ice-skating-facts?srsltid=AfmBOooZnguqCZBTg1p5iIfTA3CP2VKd_SXWiX8XvfYGJmAmh-jWePhz
• Watch the history of ice skating at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD_MLwozfEo
• Get the facts about figure skating at the Olympics games at https://www.kidcyber.com.au/figure-skating
• Explore the science of ice skating at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlYX7Dtv_R0

 

CREATE:

• Make your own ice skates following the directions at https://www.ourkidthings.com/paper-plate-ice-skating-craft/
• Make a mini skating rick at https://youtu.be/wXKwIajcXnI
• Pretend ice stake with this simple activity: https://positiveparentingconnection.net/ice-ice-baby/
• Create your own pretend ice skating rink play center with these ideas at https://pocketofpreschool.com/ice-skating-rink-in-dramatic-play-center/

 

CARE:

• Discover the benefits of ice skating for kids at https://www.aviatorsports.com/about/news/benefits-of-figure-skating/
• Watch how to buy kids’ ice skates at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR38Tk7iPcY
• Check out these ice skating safety tips at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sET2FQfpV20
• Do you ice skate? Watch how to care for them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUKcMJN5q6o

 

CAREERS:

Think ice skating is a chill career for you? Besides being a professional ice skater, you could focus on hockey, teach ice skating, manufacture or sell ice skates, work at an ice skating rink, make ice skating costumes, and heal ice skating injuries. Here are some examples:

• https://usfigureskating.org/sports/2025/11/5/pathway-to-national-team.aspx
• An ice skater’s daily routine (18 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXEOkjr48S4
• Manufacturing ice skates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_mb4-tL9NA
• The world of Zambonis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_mb4-tL9NA
• Making an ice skating dress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9GwfmYlo8o