Today officially marks the beginning of my third week with VIPKID, and I absolutely LOVE working for this company (more on this soon)! Today is also the last Monday we have off together as a family, as our two oldest children start school in exactly one week. While it may have been ideal to sleep in with everyone else, I have grown fond of my internal alarm clock that now goes off between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. (I know, I know, those of you that are closely acquainted with me are gasping in disbelief!).
This day will also be an important one for the history books, as many of us in America experience the once-in-a-lifetime Solar Eclipse. In an attempt to make this Monday extra special, I have compiled a list of activities you can do together as a family to ensure it is a memorable one.
- Discuss what a Solar Eclipse is, and whether you will experience it in totality, or partially.
Either way, since this only occurs every 375 years, it is imperative that your children know how monumental this is. - Make Your Own Pinhole Camera or Projector.
You will need a cereal box (or similar object), some foil and tape. TADA! The Great American Eclipse will be ready for your viewing pleasure even if you do not have fancy eclipse glasses. Or eclipse glasses period. - During reflection time, have your child fill out this worksheet, or do it with them. This is a good one to save for the scrapbook. Or, if you are like us, to store away in a labeled manila folder with other important documents from 2017.
- Finally, every good lesson should be internalized. What better way to do that than to bake and eat?! Whether you create Moon Pies, Galaxy Cookie Bars, or simply make Star-Shaped Cookies and decorate them (not going to lie, this is probably what we will end up doing), filling your tummies will increase the chances of this being a magical, savory and unforgettable moment! Happy Learning!
