Summer Packs
Need to stay engaged and entertained over break? These summer packs, full of rich content and activities, are curated as an introduction to the next level. Take a break from more structured history and delve into the world of Mummies, Mortals, & Myths, explore Installations by contemporary artists, or take science outside to explore Solar Systems. Each pack contains three monthly units for June, July, and August.
Mummies, Myths, & Mortals
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Mummies, Myths, & Mortals
The focus of the Mummies, Myths, and Mortals Summer Collection is rooted in ancient history. We spend a month in each culture:
Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. Each month, children will be exposed to the well-known pieces of each empire while also meeting some of the lesser known royalty and hearingsome of the lesser known stories.
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Jennifer Perneel
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Focus Overview
- History Literature Readings
- Reading Summary
- Historical Background
- Comprehension Questions
- Enrichment Activities
- Materials
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
- Printable Maps & Templates
Collection Materials:
- + Weekly Materials
Installations & Paintings - Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Lee Krasner, Andy Goldsworthy
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Installations & Paintings - Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Lee Krasner, Andy Goldsworthy
Throughout this collection, you will encounter a carefully curated group of artists who represent a range of cultures, mediums, and life experiences. Each artist's practice leaves a new, unique light and plays a significant role in art history. You and your child(ren) will enjoy one book each month that engages the artist of the month’s practice, background, or context and then engage in activities to build artistic skills and understanding.
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Emma Saperstein
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Artist of the Month
- Artist Background
- Element of the Month
- Book of the Month
- Book Overview
- Famous Works
- Discussion Questions
- Artist-Inspired Projects
- Exploring the Element
- Materials
- Recommended Products
Collection Materials:
+ Weekly Materials
(Women) Scientists, Substances, & Solar Systems
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(Women) Scientists, Substances, & Solar Systems
The topic of this summer science collection is Scientists, Substances, and Solar Systems! The first month will meet four incredible women in science whose impacts are still vital to use today. The second summer month will let you and your child dive into Substances! The children will learn some basic chemistry while experimenting with some fun substances. The final summer month will take you and your child(ren) out of this world into the Solar System! The children will be introduced to our vast solar system through activities and art projects.
Length:
- 3 Months
Contributor:
- Jennifer Perneel
What’s Inside each monthly unit:
- Focus Overview
- Reading
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension Questions
- Activities
- Materials
- Recommended Products
- Recommended Books
Collection Materials:
- + Weekly Materials