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/

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

 

 

 

Fall for Fall

Fall for Fall

It’s the time when there’s more nighttime light than sunlight in the northern hemisphere (the southern hemisphere has the same properties, but it occurs six months different). Discover what makes fall/autumn special with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the signs of autumn at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4pjJ70nC8E
• Why do leaves change color in the fall? See the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4pjJ70nC8E
• Get the facts – 50 of them! – about autumn at https://wellbeingswithalysia.com/kids-autumn-facts/
• Find out how harvest festivals are celebrated around that world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1DPPcBzG6M

 

CREATE:

• Explore autumn outdoors with these fun activities: https://www.famly.co/blog/10-outdoor-activities-to-try-this-autumn
• Experiment with leaves at https://learning-center.homesciencetools.com/article/fall-leaf-science-projects/
• Cook your way through autumn with these kid-friendly recipes: https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/autumn-cooking-activities.html

 

CARE:

• Keep safe this autumn by following these practices: https://childsafetystore.com/blogs/news/autumn-safety-tips-for-kids#:~:text=Staying%20Safe%20in%20the%20Dark,to%20be%20safe%20than%20sorry.
• Warm up your family coziness by creating a new autumn tradition; here are some ones to consider: https://frayedpassport.com/crafts-cultures-autumn-traditions-harvest-festivals-from-around-the-globe/
• For parents: try this tips for keeping your child healthy this fall: https://annaleemd.com/2023/10/keeping-your-kids-healthy-and-happy-during-fall-tips-for-parents/#:~:text=1.,**Emphasize%20Good%20Hygiene:**

CAREERS:

Is your favorite season autumn? Do you wish it stayed all year round? Maybe autumn can be part of a lifelong career for you: as a scientist, a forest ranger, a cook, a designer, a gardener, an event planner, a farmer, a manufacturer, a sales person, or a photographer. Here is a sampling of opportunities; don’t leave a leaf unturned. (And autumn is the best season for job hunting.)

• https://sunday-dreamers.com/dream-jobs-for-people-who-love-autumn/
• Costume designer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsGakw1Zsik
• A day in the life of an event planner: https://www.tiktok.com/@forbesfunctions/video/7230963600813477166
• Fall farmers’ market https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzLgMtWxct8

 

 

 

 

Good for you: Food!

 

Of course you need food to live, but some food is better for you than others – and the right mix of food can help keep you healthy. Get the inside scoop on the nutrition of food with these online activities.

 

COMMENT:

• What is nutrition? and why is it important? Get the answers at https://youtu.be/VpfYP2NtHfs
• A good place to start is a good plate. See the US Department of Agriculture’s recommendations for healthy eating at https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/kids
• Family dentists are sharing 10 fun food facts for kids at https://wemakekidssmile.net/10-fun-food-facts-for-kids/
• Become a healthy superhero by watching Captain Create at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA9UUVYEagSVjyzf8enp9gQ/videos

 

CREATE:

• Make dining decisions a game at https://www.cdc.gov/school-nutrition/dining-decisions/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/bam/mobileapp.html
• Try the snack shack challenge at https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/whyville-snack-shack-games
• Take the Vitamin C challenge at https://aglab.ars.usda.gov/let-s-get-to-work/the-vitamin-c-challenge
• Are you 10 or older? Then you can help protect the community from food-based illness by playing https://outbreaksquad.com/index.html

 

CARE:

• Learn how to read a nutrition facts label at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylY0w04AAVk&ab_channel=DrSmarty; parents can use the information at https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/how-understand-and-use-nutrition-facts-label to help plan nutritional family meals.
• What is a food allergy? See the answer at https://youtu.be/CnxzZXjbddk
• Girls only! Get girl-only nutrition tips at https://girlshealth.gov/nutrition/index.html
• Become a diet detective at https://health.choc.org/how-to-become-a-diet-detective-some-trends-may-be-harmful-to-kids/
• For parents: Build a healthy diet for your children, based on the Mayo Clinic’s guidelines at https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/nutrition-for-kids/art-20049335

 

CAREERS:

Does good food sound good to you as a career? You could be a nutritionist, a dietician, a scientist, a healthcare professional, a cook or chef, a farmer, a teacher --- there are many ways to you can make a nutritional living. Here is a sampling of opportunities, so treat yourself.

• https://nutrition.org/careers/career-pathways-in-nutrition/
• https://www.eatright.org/health/wellness/healthful-habits/what-a-registered-dietitian-nutritionist-can-do-for-you
• Farmer markets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7ZaVZpFSMM&t=51s&ab_channel=NationalAgriculturalLibrary
• Follow the nutrition story map about feeding a growing population at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6f92b5c2e3754eb3b449a96580605d98

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great Mardi Gras!

Have you heard of Mardi Gras? It is sometimes linked with carnivals, New Orleans, masks, beads, food, and religion. Celebrate Mardi Gras by exploring the online activities below.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the facts about Mardi Gras at https://www.ducksters.com/holidays/mardi_gras.php
• See how people celebrate Mardi Gras at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayydZYlxfj4&t=2s&ab_channel=KidColors
• For more details, about the history of Mardi Gras, watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBFSY4RM0p4&ab_channel=Hey%21GuessWhat

 

CREATE:

• Dance and sing about Mardi Gras and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ1KIjv1-og&ab_channel=TheKiboomers-KidsMusicChannel
• Get crafty for Mardi Gras at https://redstickmom.com/mardi-gras-crafts-kids/
• Try up to ten ways for families to celebrate Mardi Gras at https://www.jumphouses.com/blog/10-fun-and-festive-mardi-gras-activities-for-kids/
• Plan a kid-friendly Mardi Gras party using some of these ideas: https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/mardi-gras-party-ideas/?srsltid=AfmBOordZooJuiVUeVbLxOIPIz2ebraGvbOE_J7veaEcdP3RM8x7opbo

 

CARE:

• Masks are usually associated with Halloween, but they are also popular at Mardi Gras. Make sure to wear those masks safely by following these tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgqw6VXmu3A&ab_channel=13WMAZ
• For parents: Is there a Mardi Gras event near you? Here are some good reminders if you want to take your kids to Mardi Gras and other parades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUKO6LCEU3s&ab_channel=WDSUNews
• The day after Mardi Gras is the of Lent, which is a time of sacrifice – rather than partying.. Get introduced to Lent at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV8XpwPoRvI&ab_channel=TwinklEducationalPublishing

 

CAREERS:

Want to participate in Mardi Gras year round? It could be a fun career choice.  You could be a party planner, a performer, a costume designer, a make-up professional, a musician, a chef – as well as a religious leader.

• See behind the scene of Mardi Gras at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_cGXDqbOB4&ab_channel=SydneyGayandLesbianMardiGras
• Watch how Mardi Gras floats are created at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM9ODg03srU&ab_channel=Insider
• Join a Mardi Gras krewe; see what is involved at https://mardigrastraditions.com/ride-parade/#:~:text=Fortunately%2C%20some%20parading%20krewes%20let,or%20an%20after%2Dparade%20party.

 

 

 

 

Great Grains!

 

One of the major food groups we need to eat healthy is grains. And grains have other uses too. Gain your grain knowledge with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Go from grain to bread at https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/homeschool/baking/mission-1-what-is-grain/
• Some grains have changed little from ancient times; read about these timeless grains at https://kids.kiddle.co/Ancient_grains
• See some non-food uses of grains at https://www.shawnee.k-state.edu/schoolenrichment/school-enrichment/wheatbreadscience/Wheat-Kids-Connection-Magazine.pdf
• Read about the history of grain elevators at https://www.american-historama.org/1881-1913-maturation-era/grain-elevators.htm

 

CREATE:

• Try these 10 kid-friendly activities to do with whole grains: https://www.vermontharvestofthemonth.org/vthom-blog/10-whole-grain-activities
• Be a grain taste tester at https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/whole-grain-taste-test-ideas/
• Make grainy slime at https://goodineverygrain.ca/2020/02/13/amaizeing-corn-based-slime/

 

CARE:

• Check out the grains group of a healthy plate at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsMr2Y5hYms&ab_channel=FoodHero
• Discover the health benefits of different types of grains at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J39DYnspEc&ab_channel=CaptainCreate
• For parents: some children are allergic to wheat. Discover the signs an symptoms – and how to deal with them – at https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/wheat-allergy.html

 

CAREERS:

Want to grow a career with grains? There are lots of possibilities: farming, manufacturing, selling, cooking, experimenting. See some options here:

• https://www.careerharvest.com.au/careers-in-grain
• Take a 360 degree tour of a a grain farm at https://www.farmfood360.ca/en/ontario-grain-farms/
• Watch how cereal is made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaddDPSDu5M&ab_channel=Factora

Soup's On!

 January is soup month, but soup crosses the seasons: hot soup warms you up in winter, and cold soup in summer can be very refreshing. And soup is found throughout the ages and around the world. Try these tasty online activities while the soup’s on.

 

CONNECT:

• Soup has been around since 20,000 BC as soon as they invented pots. Read about its history at https://www.onmanorama.com/food/features/2020/06/24/soup-popular-dish-history-origin.html
• Watch how tomato soup took over the world at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqdijvFLaps&ab_channel=HistoryofFood
• See the world of soups at https://www.thekitchn.com/collection/around-the-world-in-30-soups

 

CREATE:

• See how to make yummy vegetable soup at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoOpfn5yRxo&ab_channel=KidsBakingClub
• Watch how to make broccoli cheddar soup at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDIH0wHKkYo&ab_channel=FamilyFunPack
• Still have your pumpkin? You can make soup with it at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN48a-uwF20&ab_channel=MeetMaxi

 

CARE:

• You should eat more soup; here are 5 reasons why: https://www.henryford.com/blog/2019/01/you-should-eat-more-soup-5-reasons-why
• For more details about soups, both healthy and non-healthy ones, go to https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/is-soup-healthy
• Chicken soup is often associated with getting over sickness. Discover the history of chicken soup and turtleneck soup at https://www.oxfordstudent.com/2019/04/28/the-history-of-chicken-soup/ and check out George Washington’s part in them.
• For parents: What about teaching kids charity through soup kitchens? Here is why not – and better alternatives: https://www.cnbc.com/2013/10/17/teaching-kids-charity-skip-the-soup-kitchen-trip.html

 

CAREERS:

Does soup sound like a tasty career? Think about becoming a chef, a nutritionist, a restauranteer, a dietician, or a manufacturer. Here are some leads, so eat up?

• A day in the life of a cook: https://youtu.be/ISWsysBslMk
• https://www.timeforkids.com/your-hot-job/articles/at-your-service-restaurant-manager
• Exploring dietitian and nutrition careers: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Dietitians%20and%20Nutritionists&location=US&onetcode=29-1031.00

 

Sweet Season of Sugar

 

The holidays evoke the taste of sugar (sugarplum fairies and more).  Discover its seasonal role – and its larger impact in these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Check out some fun facts about sugar at https://easyscienceforkids.com/sugar/
• Where did sugar come from? Watch the answer throughout history at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4g6sReVCYQ&ab_channel=BBCStudios
• Find out about different sources of sugar at https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/sugar/353821

 

CREATE:

• Make—and play--with sugar sand! Just follow the directions at https://createplaytravel.com/kids/diy-sugar-sand/
• Try painting snowflakes with sugar. See how at https://kidscraftroom.com/winter-sugar-painting-kids/
• Create colored sugar cubes and build with them by following the directions at https://handsonaswegrow.com/sugar-cube-activity-fun-for-kids/

 

CARE:

• Sugar is hiding in plain sight; find out where they hide at https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/sugar-hiding-in-plain-sight-video
• Rethink your drink and the amount of sugar is in it at https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/activity/rethink-your-drink/
• What does sugar do for your body? Watch the answer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Sn81ulH8I&ab_channel=WonderGroveKids

 

CAREERS:

Does a sugar-related career sound sweet to you? You could raise it, process it, sell it, create with it, and study it. Here are some possibilities.

• Check out the sugar industry at https://www.sugar.org/about/us-industry/
• Read about the scientific voice of the sugar industry at https://www.sugar.org/
• Discover how sugarcane is farmed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyNDJHkLyrE&ab_channel=CANEGROWERSWatch how sugar is processed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfKDdE6YEiw&ab_channel=HowIt%27sMade

 

Gobble Up Turkeys

 

Turkeys are traditional food at Thanksgiving. And there’s more to them than that one meal. Gobble up the facts about turkeys with these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Check out 70! facts about turkeys at https://www.lovetoknow.com/parenting/kids/turkey-facts-kids
• Why do Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? See the video answer about it at https://www.britannica.com/video/turkey-dish-meal/-238846
• Get wild about wild turkeys at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnIU1iJgmVE

 

CREATE:

• Here are two dozen turkey activities for kids: https://thekindergartenconnection.com/24-turkey-activities-kids/
• Get a taste for healthy turkey food art at https://raisingveggielovers.com/turkey-food-art-healthy-kids-food/
• Work up an appetite with these thanksgiving games at https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/g32449758/thanksgiving-games/

 

CARE:

• Watch how farmers care for turkeys at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpHvD4TBzOM
• Wild turkeys adapt to urban and suburban communities, which can cause problems. See the issues and the solutions at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/Wild-Turkeys-WDM-Technical-Series.pdf
• Watch this annual “Turkeys for Teachers” drive to support 1000 local teachers with Thanksgiving good at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ORGcKXXhlM

 

CAREERS:

Is a TURKey LURKey in your future? Maybe as a farmer, a grocer, a cook, an event planner, an ornithologist (bird scientist)? You might thank a turkey for an interesting career. See some examples below.  

• Visit a turkey farm at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOxzPHg_B64
• Scientists talk about turkey conservation at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DfjOQFVEeK4

 

Cheer for Cheese!

 

By itself and in combination with other food, cheese is great! Find out why with these online activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Check out 11 fun facts about cheese at https://www.popcornforthepeople.com/blogs/blog/11-fun-facts-about-cheese
• Watch the different types of cheese at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gATmYIO5p48
• See how cheese is made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8AIamucOVQ
• Cheese is over 7000 years old! Read about its global history at https://kids.kiddle.co/History_of_cheese

 

CREATE:

• You can play with your food if it’s cheese. Discover how at https://www.himama.com/learning/child-activities/activity/yummy-cheese-play
• Cheese can also facilitate practical life activities: see how at https://www.howwemontessori.com/how-we-montessori/2019/09/six-practical-life-activities-using-cheese.html
• Make your own cottage cheese by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAPwpYDicT0
• Experiment with stretching cheese at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGkIY4q6ttI

 

CARE:

• As a family, read about the benefits of cheese for kids at https://thelaughingcow-sea.com/articles/the-benefits-of-cheese-for-children-why-cheese-is-a-healthy-choice-for-kids/
•  And you can get more details per kind of cheese at https://thelaughingcow-sea.com/articles/the-benefits-of-cheese-for-children-why-cheese-is-a-healthy-choice-for-kids/
• Yes, you can care for cheese. See how at https://www.idfa.org/cheese-facts
• Find out how safe moldy cheese is at https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/food-and-nutrition/faq-20058492

 

CAREERS:

Thinking about a cheese-y job? You can make cheese, taste it, sell it, cook with it, and study it. Here are some yummy possibilities:

• https://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/7/Cheese-Industry-Worker.html
• Selling cheese as a cheese monger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51w7gSHVqAc
• Cheese and milk processing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9_yIMWsdTs

Rah for Rice

Rah for Rice

Rice is a staple food for people around the world. But how much do you know about this vital grain? Discover why you should hurray for rice by exploring these activities.

CONNECT:

• Check out these fun facts about rice at https://freerice.com/blog/10-fascinating-facts-about-rice
• Watch how rice is grown at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxAEiHCErSA&t=28s
• See how kids react to rice dishes from around the world at
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et1yp1pnw3A
• Be amazed with the science of rice at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4im1TNpPlOg

CREATE:

• Fill your senses with these rice-based sensory play ideas: https://besttoys4toddlers.com/rice-sensory-play-ideas-kids/
• Try these run rice crafts and recipes for kids: https://funfamilycrafts.com/rice-activities-crafts-for-kids/
• Make rice dance by following these directions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMD3dq7Nec

CARE:

• How healthy is rice? Find out at https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-rice
• What would happen if you ate rice every day? Get the answers at https://www.eatingwell.com/article/8039484/eating-rice-every-day/
• Check out these tips on handling rice safely: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/business/food-safety/handling-rice-safely/

CAREERS:

Might rice be a staple part of your career? You can grow it, process it, sell it, cook with it, study it, even make art with it. Here are some possibilities:

• https://www.usarice.com
• Rice processing with technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ray8LsGvvgQ
• Rice artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AruavMuIGpc

 

 

 

 

Iconic Symbols

 Nowadays we tend to think of icons as those tiny little pictures on the computer or phone, but icons have a long history – and have been associated with other concepts than technology. See the possibilities with these online activities. It could be an iconic experience.

CONNECT:

• Legos, the Beatles, and tea are all cultural icons. Find out why at https://kids.kiddle.co/Cultural_icon
• Read about computer icons and how are they used at https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Computer_icon
• Watch the background about Orthodox religious icons at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gvrkF3XDBk 

CREATE:

• Get fun ideas about drawing customized social media icons at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iieii87lCIM
• Symbols can be icons, such as United States symbols. Test your memory with the U.S. symbols match game at https://matchthememory.com/kimbrowning
• Can you guess these logs in 3 seconds? Try it as a family at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PNX8MY9lZw

CARE:

• What does the wheelchair symbol actually mean? Watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppNYZq-hYTw
• Have you seen food safety icons? Check them out at https://www.foodprotection.org/resources/food-safety-icons/
• Health Icons is a volunteer effort to create a ‘global good’ for health projects all over the world. These icons are available in the public domain for use in any type of project. https://healthicons.org/about

CAREERS:

Dreaming about an iconic career? You could be a graphic designer, a sign maker, a religious leader, or an international communicator.

• (Almost) everything you need about icons in under 3 minutes at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCXFJEK_lVk
• https://usajobs.github.io/design-system/icons/
• https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/graphic-design-jobs

 

Adding Ads to Your Life

 

You are surrounded by advertisement every day: on TV, in publications, on the radio, on billboards, and online. You might understand what is being communication, but do you know what is NOT stated? ADd to knowledge about ads with these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the evolution of advertisements in 60 seconds at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d3VAYGnXjY
• Read about the history of ads targeted to children at https://exhibits.library.duke.edu/exhibits/show/childrenads/intro
• See how food commercials are made at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7iSFl5cp84
• What are some advertising techniques related to business and economics? See Christmas examples at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhPuRSiqvgM

 

CREATE:

• Enjoy this great advertising game and learn how to successfully create attractive and informative brochures and leaflets: https://www.funenglishgames.com/writinggames/advertising.html
• Targeting middle schoolers: analyze these ads: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQTrTiFbdSI. What do you see? What do you hear? is the message? How does the ad affect you – why? What techniques do they use for impact you?
• Watch how to make an advertisement at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7KJmZSrOao

 

CARE:

• Become more aware about online advisements by watching  this kid-centric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQptrlOFMDw
• As a family, become ad smart by practicing these tips: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/how-kids-can-resist-advertising-and-be-smart-consumers
• Watch how advertising rewires kids’ brains at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGN1ZEABk_Y

 

CAREERS:

Want to produce advertisements as much as consume them? Then maybe advertising is the field for you! Know that there are many aspects of advertising: marketing, writing, filming and photographing, layout, selling, budgeting, personnel. May I sell you on the advertising industry?

• https://advertisingindustry.careers/
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/advertising-promotions-and-marketing-managers.htm
• How to get started in advertising: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Yxnwmp_No

 

Potatoes are Hot!

 The potato is a cuisine mainstay of many cultures, impacting those cultures more over the centuries. Dig into these activities to chew on the facts about this famous vegetable.

 

CONNECT:

• Did you know that potatoes were the first vegetable grown in space? Discover this fact and 49 more potato facts at https://facts.net/potato-facts/
• Watch history through the eyes of the potato at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xROmDsULcLE
• See the potato king who grows 400 different kinds of potatoes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9qWJ89m-hY

 

CREATE:

• Play with your food: here are 10 games that use potatoes: https://tinybeans.com/play-with-your-food-10-games-that-use-potatoes/
• Paint with potatoes by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlTfDtTesKY
• Try experimenting with potatoes at https://sciencing.com/fun-science-experiments-potatoes-8216496.html

 

CARE:

• Try these healthy, kid-friendly potato recipes: https://mana.md/healthy-kid-friendly-potatoes/
• Grow your own potato; see how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5spUhmGneGw
• Learn how to buy and handle potatoes at https://www.usfoods.com/great-food/great-food-resources/produce-resources/potato-resources.html

 

CAREERS:

Are you eye-ing a potato career? Keep your eye out for the possibilities: as a farmer, cook, scientist, or even exporter.

• Watch how an Australian potato farm operates at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmuueelyQww
• https://innovature.com/article/meet-natalie-kaiser-scientist-harnessing-power-potatoes-through-plant-breeding-innovation
• https://www.nationalpotatocouncil.org/benefits-of-potatoes/potato-economics-jobs/

Presenting U.S. Presidents

 

When the United States became a nation, it chose to be led by a president rather than a king – and with a limited term. We honor past presidents officially once a year – but hopefully every day. Discover those presidents in these activities.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch what it takes to be U.S. President at https://youtu.be/GikqTRSvbSo
• Read fun facts about U.S. Presidents at https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/presidential-fun-facts
• George Washington was the first U.S. President. See what made him special at https://youtu.be/gQsVhebhJ0A

 

CREATE:

• Get active about U.S. presidents with these fun things to do: https://childcarelounge.com/pages/presidents-day-theme-and-activities
• Eat some favorite foods of the U.S. Presidents: https://www.businessinsider.com/presidents-favorite-food-dishes-white-house-2019-5
• Have a party for U.S. presidents with these ideas: https://www.easy-party-ideas-and-games.com/holidays-and-celebration.html

 

CARE:

• Last year the President signed the Keep Kids Fed Act. Get the details at https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/dem/press/release/president-signs-the-keep-kids-fed-act
• U.S. Presidents are voted in. What is voting and why is it important? Find out the answers at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrG7zBUDiqQ
• Watch a pep talk from Kid President to you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o

 

 CAREERS:

If you are a U.S. citizen and at last 35 years old, you could become President. And there are many jobs that help the President carry out the duties. Here are a few.

• White house residence staff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrG7zBUDiqQ
• President’s press secretary: https://kpcnotebook.scholastic.com/post/conversation-white-house-press-secretary
• Congress: https://www.timeforkids.com/g2/congress-work/?rl=en-450

 

 

Are Fairies Flighty?

 Fairies are fantasy creatures, and come in several varieties.  Over the centuries and across cultures, people have believed in them. Explore the following activities,  and you may find a fairy garden or two.

 

CONNECT:

• Watch the world of fairies at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQh1MLGyMW4
• Discover the who’s who of fairies at https://www.factmonster.com/culture-entertainment/mythology-folklore/fairies
• Read about the origin of some famous fairies at https://teetot.com/blogs/teetotblog/5-facts-about-the-history-and-origins-of-fairies

 

CREATE:

• Fairy bread is a popular Australian snack – and easy to make! Here’s how: https://www.playpartyplan.com/fairy-bread/
• Get creative with fairs with these whimsical crafts to do: https://www.parentmap.com/article/creative-diy-fairy-crafts-kids
• Create a fairy-themed trivia game based on 36 facts about fairies at https://www.griproom.com/fun/36-facts-about-faeries

 

CARE:

• wing the directions at https://laughingkidslearn.com/fairy-mud-for-outdoor-and-sensory-play/
• Sometimes you can’t believe your eyes, even about fairies. Individuals have tried to trick others into believing in fairies by producing faked photographs. Here’s the most popular true story about this deception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fki-ELK3G5g  The moral of this story is to take care when looking at photos to examine them closely to see if they are real.
• Generative AI makes discernment even more challenging and important, so use these tips to be careful at images: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEhogS_yayY

 

CAREERS:

Do you have flights of fancy and fairies? There’s a job for you: as a storyteller, writer, anthropologist, costumer, party planner, actor, artist, jeweler and more. Sprinkle some dairy dust on your career.

• Interview a fantasy children’s author at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyFaunEL2SU
• https://cfs.osu.edu/about/resources/careers
• See how a fantasy artist works at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9gJyyLqrAE
• Even photographer! https://enchanted-fairies.com/?location=mission_viejo-ca

And here jobs that fairies do: https://theirishfairydoorcompany.com/faqs/what-jobs-do-fairies-do/

 

Root, Root, Hooray!

 Roots can refer to hair or family roots. This topic focuses on plant roots, which are valuable to nature and humans. Dig into roots with these activities.

CONNECT:

• What do roots do? Watch their functions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmZOJHuf3k&ab_channel=HungrySciANNtist
• Watch how fast roots can grow at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w77zPAtVTuI&ab_channel=GPhase
• Would you eat a root? Watch how people grow root vegetables at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ7KwES45GY&ab_channel=nmsuaces

CREATE:

• Know your roots with this trivia quiz: https://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/ForChildren/Know-Your-Roots-323200.html
• Chomp on these fun carrot root activities: https://artsymomma.com/fun-carrot-crafts-for-kids.html
• Have a root vegetable tasting party by following these family-friendly directions: https://food.unl.edu/free-resources/newsletters/food-fun-young-children/exploring-roasted-root-vegetables

CARE:

• Another reason to root for vegetables is that they are healthy for you; read what a doctor says at https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-are-root-vegetables
• Soil conservation is made possible largely because of roots; watch how at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNXke_-cnEc&ab_channel=RandburgMontessoriLearningCommunity
• Watch how to plant a garden at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TJuJTFEBbs&ab_channel=SciShowKids

CAREERS:

Want to find your roots in a growing career? You can root for gardeners, cooks, scientisst, and grocers. Consider the possibilities:

• https://mortonarb.org/educators/planted-podcast/
• Visit a sustainable tree farm at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwflaaZ6HNo&ab_channel=MarylandFarm%26Harvest

Go Nuts for Peanuts

When you think of peanuts, do you think of something small? Or a cartoon? Now is the time to think BIG about peanut plants as you do these online activities.  

 

CONNECT:

• Get 25 fun facts about peanuts at https://www.nationalpeanutboard.org/news/fun-facts
• Watch the amazing history of peanuts and peanut butter at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw5vL7ndowQ
• Why are peanuts at baseball games? Discover the answer at https://www.nationalpeanutboard.org/news/whats-story-behind-peanuts-and-baseball.htm
• Learn about George Washington Carver and 300 uses of a peanut at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Gb4LfgTW0

 

CREATE:

• Make your own peanut butter by following the directions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOmIYNIeaSY
• Try these yummy edible peanut butter crafts for kids at https://funfamilycrafts.com/peanut-butter-crafts-kids/
• Cook up some peanut-friendly food for kids at https://www.nationalpeanutboard.org/recipes/for-kids/
• Watch how to grow your own peanuts at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyCBL5TK_jA

 

CARE:

• Peanuts are not good tasting, but they are good for you; read about their healthy benefits at https://peanut-institute.com/are-peanuts-good-for-a-kids-health/
• However, some people are allergic to peanuts. Find out why at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqBw4tdRw9I
• Find out how safe peanuts are for dogs at https://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-health/pet-toxins/are-peanuts-safe-for-dogs/

 

CAREERS:

It may be time to get out of your shell and think about a future with peanuts. You can be working for peanuts – and making a good living in agriculture, science, manufacturing, selling, cuisine and more.

• https://www.peanutsusa.com/industry-info/the-peanut-industry.html
• Farming peanuts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6SxMFDf4rQ
• The peanut scientist: https://cals.ncsu.edu/news/faculty-focus-stalker-makes-a-global-and-local-impact/

 

 

Spill the Beans!

 July is National Baked Bean month. Baking is just one way to serve beans, and beans have been srving us for thousands of years. Use your “bean” (brain) to spill the beans on beans with these activities.

CONNECT:

• Read fun facts about beans at https://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-beans/
• What's inside a bean? Get the inside story at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFmBKpQxf-U&ab_channel=SciShowKids
• Watch the life cycle of a bean at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C1snqYyf-0&ab_channel=CesarIbarra
• How do Mexican jumping beans jump? Solve the mystery at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ45se_3TKA&ab_channel=BBCStudios

CREATE:

• Experiment with beans in the kitchen by following the directions at https://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/bean-facts.html
• Get crafty with beans with these fun activities: https://funfamilycrafts.com/bean-crafts-kids/
• Act out being a bean with these warm-up ideas: https://www.teachingideas.co.uk/warm-up-ideas/beans-activity
• Taste-test these 42 kid-friendly bean recipes: https://www.lizshealthytable.com/2020/06/08/42-bean-recipes-kids-and-families-will-love/

CARE:

• Green beans are one of the easiest plants to grow, as seen in this video. Try it yourself: https://youtu.be/OZr4KBcPXiY
• Grow your own lima beans; learn how at https://smartclass4kids.com/lima-beans-facts/
• Beans help you take care of yourself. Get the facts about beans – their history, their variety, and their benefits – at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9ivVEcs6b8&ab_channel=HealthFacts

CAREERS:

Want to grow beans or cook them – or spread the good news about beans? Here are some careers that could sprout up for you.

• https://start.rm.edu/exercise-science-careers/7-careers-in-nutrition/
• Coffee bean growing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kMKRY9AN4U&ab_channel=PotluckVideo
• Exporting beans abroad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4qvHynyPS0&ab_channel=FarmKenya

Don't Be Immune to Vaccines

 

Both humans and some pets get vaccines to stay healthy. What are the facts? Find out by doing these online activities. And keep healthy.

 

CONNECT:

• Get the top 10 facts about vaccines at https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/top-10-facts/top-10-facts-about-vaccines/
• Watch how vaccines work, including how it helped win the American Revolution, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WGTa3fhVUc
• Milk is pasteurized. You can thank Louis Pasteur for that – and creating an effective vaccine -- at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lLNZQVPpQA
• Listen to what kids learned from the COVIC-10 vaccine at https://time.com/6112328/vaccination-in-schools-history/

 

CREATE:

• Beat the germs by playing Vax Pack Hero at https://vaxpackhero.com/
• Watch “Getting a shot: You Can Do It!” to get ready to get vaccinated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWx2WogUFoY
• Sesame Street has lots of fun videos and activities about vaccine. Try a few at https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/subtopics/vaccines/

 

CARE:

• For parents: What are the myths and facts about vaccines? Discover the difference at https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/immunization/vaccines-myths-and-facts
• For families: Should your pet be vaccinated? Find out at https://www.aaha.org/your-pet/pet-owner-education/ask-aaha/Pet-Vaccination/
• For parents: use these immunization resources to help you understand and optimize vaccines for your children: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/resources/childhood.html

 

CAREERS:

From discovery to cure, there are careers related to vaccine. Explore some of these healthy choices:

• https://historyofvaccines.org/vaccines-101/careers-vaccine-research
• https://www.aavmc.org/becoming-a-veterinarian/a-career-in-veterinary-medicine/
• https://jobs.cdc.gov/index.html
• https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/make-a-difference-careers/vaccinations/