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/

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

 

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

 

Ring out the year

 

Bells have been used for centuries to sound out important events – as well as be used to enhance dance and music. There’s no time like now to ring in the new year with these online activities about bells. 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about bells at https://kids.kiddle.co/Bell
• Find out about the most famous bells at https://www.historyofbells.com/famous-bells/notable-bells/
• See 9 types of bells at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVtfZXDRNpU
• How large can a bell be? See the possibilities at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9YydhLiU8I

 

CREATE:

• Jingle bell away with these fun activities at https://handsonaswegrow.com/jingle-bell-activities-kids/
• The National Bell Festival suggests kid-friendly bell activities at https://www.bells.org/activities
• Create your own secret ball sound system with a coat hanger and a string at https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/secret-bells
• Make jingle balls dance and jump at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TI2aKCtbBe0

 

CARE:

• The Salvation Army rings bells to help raise money to help families in need. Find out about this strategy – and how to become a volunteer bell ringer – at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-central-territory/bell-ringing/
• Get sound advice about caring for bells at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly43Q-8lQ24
• Ben’s Bells are colorful ceramic ornaments hung in communities throughout the world as symbols of kindness for people to find and take home. Get the details at https://bensbells.org/

CAREERS:

Do bells sound like music to your ears? You could make a living with them as a musician, a manufacturer or vendor, a dancer, or even a sound engineer. Maybe these sample job facts will resonate for you.

• Bell-ringing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9P5O4Myfxk
• Making church bells: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBQkLAWDIio
• Handbell ensemble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FanxHK61Cg

Chill Out In the Arctic

Chill Out in the Arctic

 

The North Pole is more than a Christmas fantasy. And what about all that land surrounding it? It’s more important than you might realize. Discover the Arctic with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Check out the facts about the Arctic at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/general-geography/ten-facts-about-the-arctic/
• What is the North Pole really? Get the answer at https://www.ducksters.com/geography/north_pole.php
• Walk in the Arctic to see the animals that live there: at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-9xDztBhzE
• Discover the Arctic’s importance at https://arcticopportunity.org/arctic-importance/

 

CREATE:

• Engage your senses with these Arctic activities: https://www.mamashappyhive.com/arctic-activities-sensory-play/
• Get crafty about the Arctic at https://www.kiwico.com/diy/lists/10-arctic-animal-crafts-activities-for-kids?srsltid=AfmBOooEhB8EcimwQ92QD6V-iJ1tvBhZOKFKQT8Uf-4uFWURXrlV_-Kt
• How do arctic animals keep warm? Experiment how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk4Z-2tdN48

 

CARE:

• Learn how to save our polar habitats at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/home-is-good/save-our-polar-habitats/
• Find out how to protect polar bears’ future – and yours – at https://polarbearsinternational.org/act-now/
• Watch how the military helps people in the Arctic through Operation Arctic Care: at https://www.google.com/search?q=artic+care&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS922US922&oq=artic+care&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCDU2MjNqMGo3qAIIsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ec593d4b,vid:XpMJ5BRhRpY,st:0

 

CAREERS:

Do you have a warm spot in your heart for the Arctic? Warm up to a job in the far North such as a scientist, a doctor, an environmentalist, a meteorologist, an engineer, a photographer, even a tour guide. Here are some possibilities:

• A day in the life of someone who works in the Arctic: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fzqmieQdKF4
• https://alaska-wildlife-guide.com/blog/what-its-like-living-at-the-arctic-circle/#:~:text=Industries%20such%20as%20oil%2C%20fishing,promise%20of%20high%2Dsalaried%20work.
• https://arctic.noaa.gov/research/
• https://arctic-russia.ru/en/article/working-in-the-arctic/

 

 

 Schools often teach about the Pilgrims, but that’s just the start in terms of these early settlers in America. Explore more about them with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the history of Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBjqrKyfRnA
• Read five surprising facts about the first Pilgrims in America at https://worldstrides.com/en-us/teachers/how-it-works/blog/5-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-pilgrims
• The pilgrims, puritans, and Quakers all came from England in the 1600s; what is the difference between them? Get the answer at https://13colonies.mrdonn.org/pilgrims-puritans-quakers.html

 

CREATE:

• Get crafty at Thanksgiving with these fun activities and crafts: https://www.honest.com/blog/baby/fun-and-crafty-thanksgiving-activities-for-kids/2020111804.html?srsltid=AfmBOorczW4YlmGqgfw0WySJjoPnqWca9UnO4m4V1Z5ID76l5MjrueTe
• Imagine the life of Pilgrims with these activities: https://howtohomeschoolmychild.com/5-fun-activities-to-help-teach-your-kids-about-the-first-thanksgiving/
• Get authentic with these activities –talk like a Pilgrim and play like one –from the Plimoth Museum: https://plimoth.org/for-students/activities-games

 

CARE:

• Make a Thanksgiving care package for friends and community members at https://themondaybox.com/thanksgiving-care-package/
• Participate in Operation Turkey to help feed families in need at https://www.operationturkey.com/
• Try some of these ways to Give Thanks at this time of the year (and the rest of the year): https://simplepurposefulliving.com/thanksgiving-gratitude-activities-for-families/

 

CAREERS:

The term Pilgrim is often associated with a past English religious sect – and you could make a career learning and teaching about them as a historian, a museum expert, an educator, or a religious leader; you could also reenact being a Pilgrim at an event or historical site. Make history come alive! Here are some possibilities.

• Pilgrim Progress reenactment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNXOsUn486E
• Museum careers: https://www.tiktok.com/@historyonholiday/video/7173821844812827947
• Career options in history: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pQ57I_y9kg

Weaving It All Together

The world might fall apart if weaving didn’t exist. Weaving is largely a human endeavor, especially when it creates a recognizable pattern. Let your thoughts weave together in doing these online activities about weaving.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about weaving at https://kids.kiddle.co/Weaving
• See a brief history of weaving at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq58FAhuhxM
• See a simple hand weaving process at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WrMpPZ9GPHw
• Watch how a basket is handwoven at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UEo6F_wZFt0
• See the machinery involved in an industrial loom at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7vy-wrP1SQ
• For more advanced information: read about Navajo weaving at https://kids.kiddle.co/Navajo_weavingwhy

 

CREATE:

• Weave a fish by following the visual directions at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1hqt2MMPJ5c
• Weave a rainbow; see how at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G3LKt_HWuJY
• Use your fingers to weave, as shown at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KPUmCkHmn_o

 

CARE:

• You can use a weaving technique to fix a hole in a sock (it’s called darning) by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pdDY4dLKdo
• See how to stop your fabric from fraying at https://www.tiktok.com/@vikasspace/video/7259130558888938779?lang=en
• Get tips for taking care of woven baskets at https://www.wickerwoman.com/articles/basket-care#:~:text=Keep%20Baskets%20out%20of%20Sunlight,stains%2C%20mold%2C%20and%20mildew.

 

CAREERS:

You can weave a good career by weaving, whether it is with hair, baskets, fabric, furniture, rungs, even industrial conveyor belts. You can do it by hand or by machine—or you could teach weaving. It’s your choice! Here are some examples:

• https://careers.acteonline.org/career/weaving-instructor#:~:text=Weaving%20Instructor%20Career%20Paths,publishing%20instructional%20materials%20and%20guides.
• Colonial basket weaver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLNfZJD06uQ
• OR you can be an underwater basket weaver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VumIcyGUyJ0

Dog Days

 

Sometimes August is known as “dog days.” But dogs can be great companions all year round; a third of the world’s households have a dog. Be dogged in exploring the following online activities about dogs.

CONNECT:

• Check out ten amazing facts about dogs at https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/animals/general-animals/dog-facts/
• Find out about dog breeds from different countries at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO47V5i2NXQ&ab_channel=Novakid
• Discover the history of dogs at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzz-2I6ne3A&ab_channel=AKidExplainsHistory 

CREATE:

• Get crafty with dogs at https://diycandy.com/dog-crafts/
• Do you have a dog? Here are some fun activities to do with your dog: https://www.akc.org/public-education/fun-home-activities-dogs-kids/
• Plan a puppy-themed party with fun games; see ideas at https://diycandy.com/dog-crafts/

CARE:

• Watch this video about the best kinds of dogs for children at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baSpB5SxLhw&ab_channel=RobertCabral
• Sesame Street explains service dogs at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXTX88WKHaE&ab_channel=SesameStreet
• Try these fun activities to keep your dog and you healthy: https://www.daltonanimalcare.com/blog/escape-summertime-boredom-with-these-5-activities-for-kids-and-dogs/
• Dogs may bite sometimes, so here are ways to treat those bites: https://www.webmd.com/pets/dogs/dog-bites
• Find out about guide dogs for the blind at https://www.guidedogs.com/

CAREERS:

Are you dogged in your pursuit of a career with dogs? You could be a breeder, a dog walker, a dog groomer,  a dog trainer, a pet store owner, a veterinarian, a scientist, a historian, a photographer, a police officer, an artist, and, of course, a dog owner. Explore some of the possibilities here.

• Kids’ view of becoming a dog trainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF6w03Lqzeg&ab_channel=LittleBoat
• 15 exciting jobs that let you work with dogs: https://wearwagrepeat.com/best-jobs-dog-lovers/#:~:text=Find%20The%20Career%20You%20Want,Pet%20Business%20in%2030%20Days!
• AND 15 unique jobs for working dogs: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/working-dogs-jobs-for-dogs/#:~:text=We%20all%20know%20about%20some,15%20unique%20jobs%20for%20dogs.

 

 

Soar with Butterflies (and Moths)

 

Butterflies and moths are winged insects, but probably are considered the beauty queens and kings of that species. Fortunately, these winged beauties can be found around the world – and in these online activities. Follow them here.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the details about butterflies at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unGHaH7CtBA
• See 50 kinds of butterflies (and their names) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nGL9DE4rt4
• Find differences between butterflies and moths at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iblveeTDkXQ

 

CREATE:

• Make a trivia game by using 30 fun facts about butterflies, found at https://www.teachstarter.com/us/blog/butterfly-facts-for-kids/
• Let your imagination soar by trying these easy butterfly crafts at https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2023/07/10-easy-butterfly-crafts-for-kids/
• Try these wild (spaces) butterfly lessons at https://butterfly-conservation.org/discover-and-learn/activities-and-resources

 

CARE:

• Help save the butterflies in partnership with the North American Butterfly Association at https://naba.org/
• Join the International Monarch Monitoring Blitz July 25 to August 3 at https://www.cec.org/newsletter/2025-international-monarch-monitoring-blitz/
• Help create wild spaces for butterflies at https://wild-spaces.co.uk/

 

CONNECT:

Do butterflies make your heart flutter? There may be a career it in for you: as a scientist, an artist, a photographer, an educator, a collector, a museum curator. May your career soar with these ideas.

• Careers in entomology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNHHKnWZ8hg
• Butterfly raiser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsnIK9nfyPs
• https://www.ucdavis.edu/majors/blog/what-can-you-do-with-an-entomology-degree

 

Don’t Knock Doors

 

Thank goodness for doors: for privacy and security and more. Open your mind to doors with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about doors at https://www.diy.org/article/door
• Discover the history of doors at https://muraflex.com/en/blog/the-history-of-doors
• Your head may spin about revolving door facts at https://kids.kiddle.co/Revolving_door
• Explore the Durdle Door at https://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-durdle-door/

 

CREATE:

• Explore the magic of doors with youngsters at https://alicesharp.co.uk/the-magic-of-doors/
• Make a magic door by following the directions at https://alicesharp.co.uk/the-magic-of-doors/
• Connect doors with the parable of the door by doing the activities at https://sermons4kids.com/activities/narrow-door-group?srsltid=AfmBOoqTm_T1drjW3iwlHx92w6x0CIuX5t9RE12rCC1uryO4bJCzxfEI

 

CARE:

• Help children learn how to answer doors safely at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foqYmK-BdAc
• Teach little ones how to knock on a door properly at https://montessori-portal.com/montessori-activities/practical-life/grace-and-courtesy/knocking-on-a-door/
• Doors can harm children. Discover how to prevent risky doors at https://origin-global.com/advice-centre/keeping-tiny-fingers-safe-child-door-safety

 

CAREERS:

Could doors be your door to a great career? You might become a manufacturer, a seller, an interior designer, a construction worker, or a doorman. These sites might open the door to some great possibilities.

• How doors are made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKqwvgJRXNI
• What it's like to be a doorman in New York City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeQMIuALEcU

 

 

Whale of a Tale

 

Whales are the biggest mammals on earth – and in the oceans. Get ready for big surprises in exploring whales with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

Get the facts about humpback whales at

• https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/sea-life/humpback-song/#:~:text=Fast%20Facts,they%20are%20ten%20years%20old.
• Watch and learn about toothed and baleen whales at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VO0cQyg5dE&ab_channel=LearnBright
• Identify 20 types of whales at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO2e90aCRIM&ab_channel=TwinkleMoon

 

CREATE:

• Play like whales at https://tinkergarten.com/activities/play-like-whales
• Try these kid-friendly activities about whales at https://montessorifromtheheart.com/2021/02/21/whale-montessori-kids-activities/
• Close to an ocean with a whale? Get tips for whale watching at https://montessorifromtheheart.com/2021/02/21/whale-montessori-kids-activities/ -- and if whales aren’t close this site has several scientific activities for you.

 

CARE:

• See how crab fisherman test new tech to protect whales from deadly entanglements at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS8Vohuq6Cw&ab_channel=CBSEveningNews
• Watch how you can take care of whales and other marine mammals at https://montessorifromtheheart.com/2021/02/21/whale-montessori-kids-activities/
• Learn about the issues of whales’ survival at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/blue-whale/conservation-management

 

CAREERS:

Does the thought of whales Want to make a big splash in life? Think about a career related to whales. Here are some possibilities.

• https://us.whales.org/2024/05/20/career-chat-with-kate/
• https://baleinesendirect.org/en/comment-faire-pour-travailler-avec-les-baleines/                                                                                                
• https://unity.edu/environmental-careers/ocean-jobs-a-marine-careers-list-for-water-lovers/

 

Planets Aren’t Plain

 

Our knowledge about planets is largely based on the eight (or nine) planets in our solar system. But the universe has many more planets. Explore or neighborhood planets and or distant planet relatives in these online activities. It’s out of this world!

CONNECT:

• Just what exactly constitutes a planet? National Geographic has the answer at https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/space/article/what-is-a-planet
• Discover our solar system’s planets as NASA explains them at its SpacePlace: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/planets/en/
• When is a planet not a planet? When it is beyond our solar system. Then it is called an exoplanet. Get the details at https://sciencetrek.org/topics/exoplanets

 

CREATE:

• Little ones can make a solar system with play-doh; see how at https://onlypassionatecuriosity.com/fun-easy-solar-system-activity/
• Create your own planet by following the guidelines at https://www.starnetlibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Build-A-Planet.pdf
• Expand your solar system knowledge with these hands-on activities at https://www.uaf.edu/museum/education/educators/heliophysics-aurora-outre/activities/solar-system/index.php

 

CARE:

• Become a planet protector; find out how at https://www.epa.gov/students/planet-protectors-activities-kids
• Watch 10 ways to take care of Earth’s environment at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2YgM1Zw4_E
• Earth Day is celebrated on April 2, but you can honor our planet every day. Here are some ways that parents can help raise environmentally-responsible kids: https://www.pbs.org/parents/protecting-our-planet

 

 

CAREERS:

Does thinking about planets put stars in your eyes? You could have a career as an astronomer, an astronaut, a geologist, a teacher or a writer. Here are some possibilities:

• https://sd2.org/exploring-planetary-science-careers-a-guide-for-students/
• https://www.europlanet.org/space-careers/
• Watch a planetary scientist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUc_9d_HwIk