EDUCATION:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), Education – Virtual High Yield Activities
- We hope you enjoy reading “I Love My New Toy!” by Mo Willems with us today. Find out what happens when Piggie gets an awesome new toy, and Gerald does not treat it gently…
- We have heard that many of you are amazingly creative and are interested in learning how to make your own comic strips! Follow the simple steps in the article below to discover how to make a comic strip, and keep an eye out for character drawing tips, story ideas, and more. Don’t forget to share a photo of your creation in the comments!
- A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
This is a great book to learn about being unique, being yourself. In this book, Camilla Cream worried a lot about what other people thought of her and you will never guess what happened to her when she couldn’t stop thinking about the other kids at school. Finally Camilla learns that it is okay to be yourself, to like things that other people may not like, to be good at something that other people may think is strange or different and to not worry about what other people think.
- Click this link to listen to the story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9f2UAR-yLc
- After you have listened to the story, click this link to find some fun activities all about Camilla Cream. A Bad Case of The Stripes Givant.pdf
- In 1971, the United States lowered the voting age from 21 years old to 18. Is it time we lower the voting age again? Check out this Time for Kids article where two TFK reporters debate whether or not the voting age should be lowered to 16. Join the debate and let us know what you think in the comments!
STEM:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), Education – Virtual High Yield Activities
- Ever wonder what to do with popsicle sticks when the popsicles are gone? Build a popsicle stick bridge! Try your hand at building a popsicle stick bridge by following the instructions in the link below:
- No need to start your engines– Instead, create your own wind-powered car! Take a look around your house and get creative, with items you find, to construct your car. On the next windy Colorado day, hold a race with your family and friends! To learn more, follow the instructions below:
CULTURAL ARTS:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), Art – Virtual High Yield Activities
- Many people report that “The Color Purple” is their favorite color! In honor of that, let’s try some purple milk or shaving cream painting, make some purple silly putty and use it to create your own version of the Purple People Eater, create a purple collage, and maybe even treat yourself to a Purple Cow!
HEALTH/OUTDOOR ED/PE:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), Sports & Recreation – Virtual High Yield Activities
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), Health & Wellness – Virtual High Yield Activities
- Since it’s hard to travel during this time, let’s check out some open-ocean animals, from tuna to turtles, sharks, and sardines. Check out this Open Sea Cam brought to you by the Monterey Bay Aquarium
- It’s such a beautiful day, let’s get outside and jump rope! Check out OPEN’s Jump Rope Creative Mode Stations, in the link below, which includes a large variety of jump rope skills you will love to try.
- Is it too early to break out our monster moves? We don’t think so! Get your body moving with this Koo Koo Kanga Roo dance-a-long.
- Photography is a really cool and unique outdoor job! Here are two videos of people sharing what they do everyday and why they think they have the best job ever!
TWEENS/TEENS:
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), Service & Leadership – Virtual High Yield Activities
- All public colleges and universities in Colorado and several private institutions will waive application fees to allow students to apply for free on Tuesday, October 13th!
- Link for Free Application Day
- TEDxMileHigh has a few upcoming free and virtual Adventures for middle and high school aged students. Adventures are a way to explore big ideas in interactive and hands-on ways. You can learn more about all upcoming youth Adventures at tedxmilehigh.com/highcostsadventures/, but here is a preview:
- Upcoming Adventures:
- Level Up Your Athletic Performance (coming early October)
- Find Your Creative Voice (coming mid-October)
- Sign up for Meet Your Mind to access free video lessons, teaching plans, and resources for educators tailored for middle and high school students. Meet your mind will explore how youth can build their brain power, just like any muscle.
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS:
- Some people are experiencing new emotions and feelings because of the pandemic. Make sure to check in on your #mentalhealth at MHAscreeing.org in case what you are experiencing are symptoms of a mental health condition. This website has 10 online screening tools, including one that is youth-focused and one for parents. Once you get the results, you’ll be provided with more information and help to figure out next steps. #CopingDuringCOVID #BackToSchool2020
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH:
- It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 – October 15, we have the chance to recognize Hispanic-Americans and their incredible contributions to our culture, and to create an environment where our members and their families feel welcomed and celebrated. Need some ideas? Here’s a huge list of lessons, crafts, books, songs and videos!