Winter Break Wonderland
Activities for Findley Oaks Families
Scavenger Hunt Saturday
1) Click on the files below to print out the scavenger hunts.
2) Grab a pencil
3) Put on your thinking cap and start searching your house for the items.
4) All Done?
Try creating you own scavenger hunt.
Click here for blank Scavenger Hunt Template
Fill it out and upload it to the Scavenger Hunt Padlet for others to try your hunt!
Solve It Sunday
1. Do you have any jigsaw puzzles around your house?
If so, pick one you have never completed or haven't done in a long time and work to solve it.
2. Try solving some online jigsaw puzzles. Click on the links below to access them.
Use the drop down to select the number of pieces you would like to make the puzzle easier or harder.
Makerspace Monday
1) Click here to access the Virtual Makerspace
2) Scroll through the various activities and select one that interests you to try.
3) Be sure to share your results on the Padlets and Flipgrids posted with the activities.
Travel Tuesday
1) Click here to access the Virtual Fieldtrips
2) Scroll through the list of places around the world that you can visit online.
3) Select one and enjoy your trip!
4) When you finish your trip create a postcard telling about the trip.
5) Click here to use the online Postcard Creator
6) You can take a photo of your postcard and share in on the Postcard Padlet
Wacky Wednesday
2. Think about some jokes you already know or look for some new ones here.
3. Once you have a joke ready, dress up in a silly hat or outfit.
4. Record your joke on the Findley Oaks Joke Flipgrid.
5. Enjoy listening, and laughing, to the other jokes posted. Share some of them with your family!
Try It Out Thursday
1. What games do you have in your house?
Look through them and pick one you have never tried or haven't played in a long time.
2. Play the game with your family according to the rules.
3. Now mix it up! How would you change the game with different rules?
Write down the new rules you and your family create and play the game again.
4. Ready for another challenge?
Try creating your own game using this Game Maker Toolkit
First Page Friday
2. Click on the links to hear the first page of the book read by Mrs. Rubin.
All of the books are available as eBooks on MackinVIA on ClassLink.
Super Supper Saturday
1. Have you watched the TV Show Chopped, Jr?
It features kids who love to cook.
Each episode they are given a basket of ingredients and must create a meal from them.
2. Have your own Chopped Jr Challenge with your family.
Click on this Chopped Jr Challenge Guide to get ideas on how to set it up.
3. Have fun seeing who can come up with the most super supper--or breakfast or lunch!
4. Share your culinary creation on our Chopped Challenge Flipgrid
Soothing Sunday
1. Take a moment to wind down and relax with coloring.
2. Download and print free winter-themed coloring pages designed by Crayola.
3. Finished coloring? Share a photo of your completed work on our Colorful Creations Padlet.
Movement Monday
1. Get up and get moving today with some jump rope fun.
2. Grab your jump rope if you have one...If you don't, make one!
Video for directions: How to Make a Jump Rope Out of Bags
3. Try out some rhymes to keep your momentum going while jumping
Talent Tuesday
What is something you are proud that you can do?
It could be anything from singing or playing an instrument to athletics and all in between.
2. Now it's your turn to share your talent!
3. Practice what you present and then join the Findley Oaks Virtual Talent Show..
3. Record yourself on the Talent Show Flipgrid.
4.All done? Enjoy watching some of the presentations--be sure to "like" your favorites!
What Are You Reading Wednesday?
1. Select a something new to read.
It could be a book you have at home or check out an eBook on Mackin VIA.
Access Mackin VIA on ClassLink. Log in with your FCS Username and Password.
2.. Share what you are reading on our Book Review Flipgrid
Thankful Thursday
A friend? A family member? A teacher?
2. Take some time today to draw a picture or write a letter to that person.
3. Think about what you want to say and how you can show your appreciation.
4. Ask your parents for help to address and mail the picture or letter.
Feel Good Friday
1. Curl up in a cozy spot and click here to enjoy a Feel Good Book read by Mrs. Rubin
2. PreK-5 Students may select from any of the picture books.
3. 3-5 Students may also choose to enjoy the chapter book, Waking With Miss Millie
4. Optional activities are at the end of each video for added enjoyment of the stories.
Amy Rubin
Media and Educational Technology Instructor
Findley Oaks Elementary School
Email: rubin@fultonschools.org
Twitter: @LibrarianRubin