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Heroes Among Us Reading Activity

Heroes Among Us Reading Activity

Looking to find an inspiring hero? You can always find a hero in a good book! Within its captivating pages, read about the life of someone who overcame obstacles, or fought for their rights, or had the integrity to do the right thing even though they may be the odd one out. Consider some of these stories or suggest some of your favorites in the comments below.

Suggested stories or books on “heroes” may include:

For all ages

  • The Mighty Sequoia, a poem by Jaime Koo
  • Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Maker’s Strike of 1909
  • Tasty Baby Belly Buttons
  • More Than Anything Else
For Grades K-3

  • Abe’s Honest Words
  • Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
  • Superhero School
  • I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark
For Grades 4 and Up

  • 12 Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali
  •  I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World  (Youth)
  • Wonder              

 

After reading the poem or any of the books listed above, you can answer the comprehension questions and submit a comment to GenParenting.com comments. [Read more…]

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Heroes Among Us Family Activities for Preschool and Elementary School

Heroes Among Us Family Activities for Preschool and Elementary School

The summer season is a wonderful time for many families to catch a great family-oriented movie, share popcorn together, and bond over some quality time. Watch a new release at a movie theatre, or view an all-time favorite in the comfort of your own home. Go have some fun!

Current Family-Friendly Movie:

Incredibles 2, rated PG

 

Other Current Movies

(may be better suited for older elementary students):

Solo: A Star Wars Story

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies

 

All-time Family Movie Favorites, all rated PG:

The LEGO movie

Ferdinand

The Sandlot

Despicable Me

Kung-Fu Panda [Read more…]

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Middle and High School Career Explorations Play Activities

Middle and High School Career Explorations Play Activities 

Materials:

  • Journal, marking pens, and artist materials for career reflection activities
  • Subscription to a career focused or professional association magazine (e.g. coding, STEM, writing, teaching, counseling, legal services, performing arts, youth development, service learning, construction, sports, business, architecture, and fashion)
  • Registration and participation in activities relevant to a specific passion or career (e.g. maker fair STEM fairs and competitions, science fairs, writing contests, performing arts contests and shows, family karaoke events, and sports recreation nights)
  • Participation and materials that support community service projects
  • Registration for online career explorations through a professional career association that supports youth

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Middle and High School Career Explorations Reading Activity

Middle and High School Career Explorations Reading Activity 

 As our children start exploring various careers, you and your child can research together various career exploration websites by googling questions about specific careers. Included below are two educational articles that discuss the importance of having children consider and explore careers during their middle and high school years:

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Being Your Child’s Advocate for School and for Life

Being Your Child’s Advocate for School and for Life

This past academic year was a bumpy one – and that’s putting it mildly! We have encountered so many challenges and obstacles in our family life, in our work world, and in our children’s academic needs. When thinking about all the difficulties that you had to navigate to keep your child’s learning momentum going, I urge you – keep going. Once students return to school in the fall, whether in person, some form of a hybrid program, or heaven forbid a terrible outbreak and distance learning starts again, they will still need you – their parent – to be their advocate. Stand up for what is best for your child, whether by nudging your child gently, or by intervening on their behalf. Here are some ways to continue guiding your children and showing them you care. [Read more…]

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