School Age Child Care: Joy & Light Delights
Last updated: November 26, 2019, at 3:54 p.m. PT
Originally published: November 25, 2019, at 7:06 p.m. PT
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Check out our December theme: Joy & Light Delights
STEM
Zentangle Snowflakes
Math meets Art! Kids discover how lines, measurement, and angles can evolve into beautiful pieces of art.
Career-Connected Learning
Favorite Character Career Study
What qualities does it take to be successful in a career? In this activity, kids have the opportunity to think about how their favorite characters, including Santa Claus and Superman, are qualified for their careers and what makes them good employees.
Arts
White Snow, Bright Snow Art
Kids will explore the magic of crayon resist to create beautiful winter scene masterpieces.
Literacy
Personalized Greeting Cards
Did you know that December 9th is National Christmas Card Day? In honor of this day, kids will hone their writing skills and create their own greeting cards to give to their loved ones in celebration of the season.
Education
Blubber Glove
In this education-rich STEM activity, kids will experiment with the effectiveness of blubber in keeping some favorite marine animals warm in winter.
Diversity & Global Learning
St. Lucia Cardamom Rolls
Kids will learn how to prepare a Scandinavian treat traditionally made to eat and enjoy on the Swedish holiday, St. Lucia Day.