Invisible Forces: Magnetism

This week's Family Friday will deepen your student's understanding of the invisible force of magnetism. In our Physical Science and Engineering series, your student will be introduced to important science concepts. Read our step-by-step guide on how you can test the strength of magnets and magnetism in this interactive activity!

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Fuerzas Invisibles: Magnetismo

Para este Viernes en Familia, aprenderemos sobre la fuerza invisible del magnetismo. En nuestra serie de Las Ciencias Físicas y La Ingeniería, su estudiante será presentado a conceptos importantes de ciencias. ¡Lea nuestra guía sobre cómo puede probar la fuerza de los imanes y el magnetismo en esta actividad interactiva!

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Mary Had a Little Lamb

In this week’s Family Friday, you will craft AND sing!  After learning the nursery rhyme "Mary Had A Little Lamb," you and your child will craft your own cute little lamb. You can use your new friend to act out the story in this fun nursery rhyme craft. Have fun!

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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

For this week's Family Friday, we will do a fun arts and crafts activity. In Holidays Around the World, children will learn about various holidays, including Cinco de Mayo. Children will then celebrate Cinco de Mayo by creating their own maracas. Read our step-by-step guide on how you can do this fun Cinco de Mayo craft with your child at home!

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¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Para esta semana, haremos una divertida actividad con maracas. En Dias De Fiesta Del Mundo, los niños aprenderán sobre varias fiestas, incluído el Cinco de Mayo. Luego, los niños celebrarán el Cinco de Mayo creando sus propias maracas. ¡Lea nuestra guía sobre cómo puede jugar esta actividad interactiva con su hijo/a en casa!

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The Alphabet Song

This week's Family Friday is a hands-on adventure. Explore your home find the every day objects that begin with your favorite letters to create an alphabet gallery. Have fun with this interactive alphabet activity!

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Ziggy the Zebra

This week's Family Friday is a tasty treat for all ages. After reading Ziggy the Zebra, you will make your very own tasty zebra friends. Read our step-by-step guide on how to make this dessert at home. Have fun with this interactive culinary craft!

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Ziggy La Cebra

El Viernes en Familia de esta semana es un dulce sabroso para todas las edades. Después de leer Ziggy the Zebra, harás tus propios y sabrosos amigos cebra. Lea nuestra guía paso a paso sobre cómo hacer este dulce en casa. ¡Que te diviertas!

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Earth and Sky: Volcanos

This week's Family Friday, you will get to make a volcano. After reading about this natural occurrence in our Earth and Sky series, you will get to see your very own volcano erupt. Have fun STEM volcano craft!

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Middletown Literacy Scores Soar by 175% Despite COVID Challenges

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Ilene Rosenthal, CEO
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Ilene@footsteps2brilliance.com

Middletown Literacy Scores Soar by 175% Despite COVID Challenges

Middletown CT – When Dr. Michael Conner joined Middletown Public Schools in 2017, he rallied the entire community to create “Bridge to Brilliance”, a citywide literacy initiative powered by Footsteps2Brilliance.  Dr. Conner’s vision was to eliminate the preparation and achievement gaps.  He provided all children birth-3rd grade with Footsteps2Brilliance’s comprehensive bilingual literacy apps to prepare them for kindergarten and third grade reading proficiency.  The apps were accessible on any smartphones, tablets, and computers that families already owned.

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