{Summer Vacation}

 by Annie and Briana

Hello Creative Minds Friends!  We will be taking a few weeks off to celebrate summer by taking our summer vacations!  Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!  We will see you back soon! 

Cheers,

Annie and Briana

Creative Minds Team

{Week 1: Nutrition}

Activity: Broccoli Facts by Briana

Theme: School Days         Color: Yellow

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  

1.       Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}

2.      Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.

3.          ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will learn nutritional facts about broccoli while creating a Broccoli Facts sheet.    

Materials:

·          Green Construction Paper

·          Five small index cards

·          Scissors

·          Pen

Directions:

1.       Draw an outline picture of broccoli on the green piece of paper {see picture below for example}.

2.      Write the word “Broccoli Facts” on the Broccoli stem.

3.      Using scissors cut the broccoli outline to create broccoli.

4.      Discuss with your child the word “Broccoli.”  Have your child spell the word and use it in a sentence.

5.      On the five index cards, write the words: Vitamin C / Vitamin A / Calcium / Iron / Protein.

6.      Discuss with your child the five important vitamins and minerals that come from broccoli. 

7.      Have your child say each of the five words out loud.                     

8.      Next, have your child place or tape the five vitamins and minerals at the top of the broccoli.

9.      When finished, praise your child for a job well done!

Learning Opportunity: 

1.   Your child will learn nutritional facts about broccoli.

2.  Your child will practice learning and spelling new words.

3.   Your child will gain confidence while participating in the activity.

Read Aloud:  

Broccoli {By Briana}

I love to eat broccoli,

I eat it every day,

It is delicious,

And nutritious, by the way.

I love to eat broccoli,

I eat it every day,

It looks like a tree,

To me, by the way.

I love to eat broccoli,

I eat it every day,

It is yummy,

In my tummy, by the way!

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone enjoyed making the broccoli facts sheet today.  He likes to eat lots of vegetables, so he had fun learning about broccoli.  He had fun placing the facts onto the broccoli tree.  We read the facts together, which was a great way for him to practice his reading skills.  Overall, this was a fun and interactive lesson!

Materials

{Week 1: Art}

Activity: Noodle Painting by Briana

Theme: School Days         Color: Yellow

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  

1.       Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}

2.      Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.

3.          ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will create an art piece by rolling noodles in paint and onto paper.     

Materials:

·          Kid Friendly Paint {Red, Blue, Yellow}

·          Dry Noodles {Any Variety}

·          White Construction Paper

·          Paper Plate

Directions:

1.       Prep: Pour paint colors onto paper plate.  Lay all materials on the table for the art activity.

2.      Demonstrate to your child how to roll the noodles in the paint and onto the paper to create a design. 

3.      Have your child roll the noodles in the paint and onto the paper.

4.      While your child is painting, ask them a few questions to increase learning:

a.      What color are you painting with?

b.      What shape is the noodle?

c.       What happens when you mix {blue and yellow} together?

5.      Be sure to praise your child as he/she is creating his/her art piece.                      

6.      When finished, allow the art piece to dry, and then hang it up in the house to show the family!

Learning Opportunity: 

1.   Your child will practice using their fine motor skills while rolling the noodles.

2.  Your child will practice learning colors while completing the activity.

3.   Your child will gain confidence while participating in the activity.

Read Aloud:  

Noodles {By Briana}

Noodle, noodle, noodles,

Are fun to eat,

Noodle, noodle, noodles,

Are my favorite treat,

Noodle, noodle, noodles,

Are very delicious,

Noodle, noodle, noodles,

Are also nutritious,

Noodle, noodle, noodles,

Are fun to toss,

Noodle, noodle, noodles,

Are yummy with red sauce!

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone really enjoys completing activities that involve painting.  Today, he loved the Noodle Painting activity.  We used red, yellow, and blue to paint with, so we could see what colors they create when mixed.  Stallone loved saying “noodles” as he completed the activity.  He really enjoyed showing his Mom his finished piece!  This is a fun art activity to try!

Materials

Finished Piece