Day: April 7, 2020

Hello Division 14!

Today I have 2 activities for you to complete!

 

1. Science: Hand washing Experiment

It is really important to wash our hands to prevent the spread of germs. For this activity, you will experiment to see why washing our hands is so important.

Materials needed:

•  Water
• Pepper
• Hand soap

Directions:

• Put pepper and water in a shallow bowl and have your child dip their finger in it.
• Discuss what they notice when they do this.
• In another small bowl have your child dip their finger in some soap then place that finger back into the water/pepper solution.
• Discuss what happens when they do this.
• Take this time to discuss important times of the day when we need to wash our hands.
• Please either record a video, take a photo, or write about the experiment that your child conducted.

Below is a video of the original experiment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=uvG6uBq-dV0&feature=emb_title

 

2. Art: Connecting with our community

Many of you are missing school and missing your classmates and wanting to feel connected. I am feeling the same way! So I thought this would be a fun way for us to connect with one another while still social distancing.

Materials needed:

• Paint/Chalk
• Rock

Directions:

• Go outside around the house and look for a rock that you like. When you have found a rock that you like (preferably not too big) bring it inside.
• Gather your paint and paintbrushes.
• Think about a positive message or picture you would like to write or draw on the rock.
• When you are ready paint your idea onto the rock.
• Once your rock is dry, snap a photo and send it to me via email or Fresh Grade. I will share a pic collage of all our rocks and when you go for walks with your family you can keep an eye out for your friends rocks!
• With an adult, you can leave your rock somewhere close to your house or if you and your family go for walks you could bring the rock and leave it somewhere for somebody to find.
• If you don’t have paint, you can use chalk to write on the rock or use the chalk to write/draw a positive message outside your house on the sidewalk (please make sure your family is with you when you are outside)
• Get creative and have fun!

* I will be placing my two rocks somewhere along the paths in central park! That is my favourite spot to get out and stretch my legs. It is important to make sure we are social distancing still so please make sure you give other people lots of space on your walk if you travel through there.*

 

Have a wonderful day! I can’t wait to see your creations and hopefully find your rock on my daily walk in our neighbourhood!

 

**To use Fresh Grade you’ll need to check the email from me about Fresh Grade. The email you received from Fresh Grade connects you to the parent app, which only allows you to comment on your child’s portfolio. You need the student app and the access code I sent to post photos and videos. Thank you to those who have been posting. I love seeing what is happening at home and what you have been up to!

 

With Kindness,

Ms. Raymond