CARESgivers Connections (Optional boosts for Summer) by Marcia Gibson https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena Ways to boost critical thinking with play, practice, and conversation en-us 2021-05-17 20:44:24 UTC 2025-11-08 17:16:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Family Writing mgibson11 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533157495 2021-05-17 21:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533157495 Nature Walk mgibson11 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533160305 *Collect the Math: Collect a basket or container of different leaves, grasses, branches, or other parts of the earth. 
What math do you see; numbers, addition, subtraction? 
Record your thinking. 
*Draw or sketch note what you see as you go on a walk. Label your picture or create a story.
*Scavenger Hunt: Find items that begin with a letter or sound OR Categorize items that you find by sorting after your walk.
]]> 2021-05-17 21:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533160305 Driveway Chalk Challenge lmankin https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533160900 *Create a math number story for someone in your family or neighborhood to solve.
*Start a drawing that others can add.
*Create a "Would You Rather" question to collect tally mark data. 
*Draw and label fractions, geometry terms, or other models of numbers]]> 2021-05-17 21:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533160900 "Out-My-Window" Challenge lmankin https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533171601 Take a picture of something you see outside of your window. You could:
*Label 5 things your see
*Create a caption for the picture
*Write a story based upon the photograph
*Seeing ___________, makes me wonder? Can you research it?]]> 2021-05-17 21:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533171601 Water Challenge lmankin https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533181681 Try one or more of these water activities:
*Sink or Float: fill a container with water. Test out several items to see if they sink or float. Record your data.
*What/who makes the biggest or smallest splash (in a pool, bathtub, or bucket of water).
*Predict the number of of small cups it will take to fill a larger container with water.. 
*Fill a cup with water. Make a mark to show the level. Put it in the freezer. What do you notice after 1 hour, 5 hours, overnight?]]> 2021-05-17 21:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533181681 Game Challenge https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533185013 As a family try one of these activities:
*Word Games: Scrabble, Boggle, Word Tiles, Scattergories, Minute to Win It (In one minute list as many words as you can that rhyme, begin with same letter, adjectives, nouns.)
*Math Games: Blokus, Uno, Chutes and Ladders
*Critical Thinking Games: Rush Hour,  Checkers, Chess, card games (War, Kings in the Corner), Guess Who, maze games]]> 2021-05-17 21:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533185013 Play Challenge lmankin https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533193848 Play can be done in a group or by yourself. Try one of these activities:
*Create a game, make rules, explain the rules to others, be sure to include how you win the game.
*Make an obstacle course for friends and family to compete, keep the data on the finishing times]]> 2021-05-17 21:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533193848 Acts of Kindness lmankin https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533205165 House
*Make a snack or help cook a meal for others.
*Write a secret note or draw a picture to name something that you love about a family member.
*As a family, create a list of ways you can save water or electricity this summer. Have each family member sign the agreement.
Neighborhood
*Walk a neighbor's dog.
*Pick up trash around the neighborhood.
*Paint a rock or create a picture to gift to a neighbor.
*Visit a neighbor to ask how you can help them today (water flowers, carry in groceries).

]]> 2021-05-17 21:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533205165 Community Outreach kdarragh4 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533205453 *Sort through your books, clothes or toys that you no longer use and choose gently used items to donate to someone in need.
*Host a lemonade stand. Decide where you will donate your proceeds to as you help people in your community.
*With the help of a parent choose 5 items from your pantry or the store to donate to Delaware Township Food Pantry
*Visit one of New Britton's outdoor spaces to pull weeds and help our garden grow. ]]> 2021-05-17 21:21:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533205453 Alpha Games abeiswanger https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533205696 Find all 26 letters of the alphabet on things that you pass as you are traveling, in order, from A to Z.  You can spot letters on buildings, cars, billboards, signs or anything else outside your vehicle.


]]> 2021-05-17 21:21:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533205696 Let's Go Shopping kwilliams165 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533206012 *Make a list of items your family needs from the store
*Play the alphabet game!  Can you find foods that start with all the letters from A-Z.
*When putting food in the cart, sort them into categories such as fruits, vegetables, frozen foods, canned items, snack foods, etc.
*Look at the labels on the food items, which ones are similar? Different?
*Estimate how much you'll spend while shopping.  Check your estimate when you check out.
*Which item in your cart is the most expensive?  Cheapest?  What is the difference between these items?  Record what you think.]]> 2021-05-17 21:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533206012 Bedtime Activities https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533206689 *Read and 5 Finger Retell a story
*Sing a song making it up with rhyming word
*Share highlights of the day and how they made different people in your family feel
*Discuss your daily activities in terms of times and how long the activities took.
*Create a story using stuffed animals as your characters.

]]> 2021-05-17 21:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533206689 Share Ideas with Others lmankin https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533206855 *Read "What if Everybody Did That?" by Ellen Javernick (link below)
*Talk with your parents about a problem you notice in your home or community. Create a poster to share ideas for how to solve the problem or a plan for how you can take action. (examples: recycling, sharing toys, sibling problems etc)]]> 2021-05-17 21:21:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533206855 Mealtime Activities https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533208680 *Set the table-Do you see the math?
(How many forks, how much silverware all together)
*Sequence-What's the order of setting the table, serving food, cleaning?
*Describe the food you are tasting-How many different adjectives can you use.
*Follow a recipe to make a snack or meal
*Estimate the portions of food you are eating- How much does the food weigh? What are the ounces of meat? ]]> 2021-05-17 21:22:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533208680 Family Playdates kdarragh4 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533212911 *Read a story and make it come alive!]]> 2021-05-17 21:25:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533212911 Family Treasures https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533213327 *Interview a family member about where they live-compare and contrast with your home
*Create a picture collage of family photos, add captions or speech bubbles to tell your family's story. 
*Dress up as a family member you look up to and role play why you value them.
*Write a letter or email to a family member sharing with them all that makes them special.
*Make a time line of family members' lives

]]> 2021-05-17 21:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533213327 I Am Going on a Picnic abeiswanger https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533213503 *I am going on a picnic and I'm bringing...followed by something that you can eat that begins with A, such as "apples" . 
*Second player repeats and adds a food that begins with B.  "I'm going on a picnic and I am bringing apples and bananas.
-Continue through the alphabet.
-Change the topic and see how many times you can get through the alphabet.

Add a link of students playing the game]]> 2021-05-17 21:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533213503 Let's Plan a Meal kwilliams165 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533216185 Choose a meal to plan for your family.
*What ingredients will you need?
*How much will it cost to purchase the items?
*Will one recipe feed your entire family or will you need to double it?
*What tools/equipment will you need to prepare the meal?
*How long will it take you to prepare the meal?
*Who will help you prepare the meal?
*Don't forget to set the table! Every person needs a seat, plates and utensils!]]> 2021-05-17 21:26:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533216185 Let's Get Organized! kwilliams165 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533222846 You've been to the store, now what?!?!
*Give someone directions to put away the food items.  Be sure to use good directional words and phrases.
*Looking in your pantry or refrigerator, how do you think things should be organized?  Snack on a high shelf? Cold items in the pantry?? Where is the safest place to put each item.  Help a grown-up with this job.
*Are your cabinets a mess?  Always looking for your special cup?  How should you organize these things so everyone in your family can find what they need?
*Look at the expiration date on items in your kitchen. How much longer do they have until they expire? Are they already out of date? How old are they? Record your observations.]]> 2021-05-17 21:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533222846 "I'm Going on a Trip" Categories kelee1 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533229225 *One person starts by thinking of a category and coming up with an item that fits the category. They say aloud to the group, “I’m going on a trip and I’m going to bring (item), does anyone want to go with me?” -*The other players think of items that might fit the category and ask “Can I join you if I bring (item)?” If it fits in the category, the first player says “Yes, you may come along.”
If it doesn’t fit they say, “I’m sorry, you cannot come.” They get to guess again when they come up with a new idea. More people play until everyone gets a yes answer. Play again with a new category.


Add a link of kids playing this game.

]]> 2021-05-17 21:32:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533229225 Mystery Math kelee1 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533232950 -We are at mile 60.  Our next stop is at mile 80.  How many miles until our next stop?

-It is 2:15 and we will be there in 20 minutes.  What time will we be there?]]> 2021-05-17 21:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533232950 Let's go on a Scavenger Hunt kwilliams165 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533233619 *Look at the labels on some items in your kitchen. Can you find any that have the same ingredients? Different ingredients? Make a list of what you find.
*Look at the calorie count of different items in your kitchen.  Which items have more calories? Which have less?  What is the difference between these items?  Record your observations.
*Pick 3 different food items in your kitchen. How much do each of them weigh? How is the weight recorded? Pounds, ounces, gallons, liters? What do you notice is different about these measurements? What is the same?]]> 2021-05-17 21:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533233619 Rhyme Time kelee1 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533236075 One person picks a word and everyone has to go around saying a word that rhymes with it. Try not to be the first person to be stumped.

]]> 2021-05-17 21:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533236075 The License Plate Game abeiswanger https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533238824 Interpret the letters in each license plate you pass. For instance, REG could stand for “Ron eats grapes.” and CSB could be “Claire smiles big”.]]> 2021-05-17 21:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533238824 Guess My Number kelee1 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533239501 Think of a number and ask your your car mates to guess what number you’re thinking of. For younger children, give them a range of numbers to pick from, like from 0-50. For older children, don’t offer a range, and mix up the game by adding hints. For example, reveal if the number is even or odd, a prime number, or is divisible by another number. ]]> 2021-05-17 21:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533239501 Podcast mgibson11 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533239654 *Develop comprehension strategies by listening to podcast and then sharing by telling, writing, drawing, or listing. . 
-favorite part
-most important fact
-diagram or picture with labels of information
-finding pictures on internet of the topic, copy and add captions
- the ideas learned


]]> 2021-05-17 21:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533239654 Fuel Fill Up Math kelee1 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533244538 Estimate how many gallons of gas your car will need and what it will cost to fill the tank. ]]> 2021-05-17 21:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533244538 Let's Have a Snack! kwilliams165 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533245026 *Choose a snack and sort it into groups.  You could make groups of tens, ones, etc.  You could also sort by color, shape, size.  How else could you sort your snack?  Draw a picture of your sorting.
*Using your snack, make a math story and ask someone to solve it.  Did they get the answer correct??
*Choose at least 3 different items to mix together to make a snack.  How parts of each do you have in total amount?  Of the three parts, which one is the biggest?  Which part has the least?  Explain your thinking.  Remember, don't eat your snack until you're finished!!!
*Take your snack and do some skip counting.  Count by 2's, 5's 10's.  Can you think of any other ways to skip count?  
*Create a pattern with your snack and ask someone to solve it.]]> 2021-05-17 21:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533245026 Road Sign kelee1 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533248590 Add up the numbers on road signs to find the sum!]]> 2021-05-17 21:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533248590 TV Time kdarragh4 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533257979 *Watch an episode of your favorite show - reflect after watching and write or draw about the characters, lesson learned, or problem and solution.
*Choose your favorite commercial: Make a list of the ways they are trying to persuade you to choose/buy their product
Watch a commercial or listen to a song--What is the main idea?
*Choose a movie to watch as a family and do some character work. Write or draw about what you're learning from the characters. 
Retell a tv show or movie with 5 finger retell or beginning, middle, and end. Focus on problem and solution of the story


]]> 2021-05-17 21:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533257979 Video Games https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533308663 *Write an opinion about what video game is the best and why?  Can you persuade a friend to also think the same video game is the best.
*Write the steps to play a video game.
*Compare and Contrast two video games using a Venn Diagram.]]> 2021-05-17 22:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533308663 June 2021 kwilliams165 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533511595 2021-05-18 00:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533511595 July 2021 kwilliams165 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533512384 2021-05-18 00:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1533512384 Audio Aloud using Libby mgibson11 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1541382285 Pick a focus for listening to a story like character, actions, setting, or objects. Listen to an audio book stopping every couple of minutes to share what you noticed about that topic.

Kid friendly version of Overdrive - which links readers with a library card to their public library's collection of print and audio books]]> 2021-05-19 20:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1541382285 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1545618420 2021-05-20 20:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1545618420 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1545621210 2021-05-20 20:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1545621210 Optional Zoom Meetings mgibson11 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1547908927 Please join a zoom with NBE teachers to clarify, share, or grow the ideas of this resource.

]]> 2021-05-21 14:38:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1547908927 June 1st mgibson11 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1547912750 Join a zoom at 10:30am , if you would like!


Join a zoom at 7:00pm, if you would like!



]]> 2021-05-21 14:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1547912750 July 19th mgibson11 https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1547962206 Join a zoom at 10:30 am, if you would like!


Join a zoom at 7:00pm, if you would like!]]> 2021-05-21 14:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mgibson11/7jn2qzr11ez6sena/wish/1547962206