Gratitude Paper Chain
Be mindful of those people and things you are grateful for and create a paper chain with messages of gratitude from DK.
Write a Letter to Someone Special
Take the time to write a letter to someone special with an expression of love or a note of thanks from Reading Rockets. Consider adding a funny poem for grandparents.
Lego Challenge
Design your dream home with this Lego challenge from DK. Extend with a parent's permission and recreate a family home in Minecraft with this activity from Genealogy Kids.
Play a Game on Facetime
Use Facetime or another video chat app to play one of these games with a grandparent or special friend from Passing Down the Love.
Make a Digital Family Museum
Gather stories, take pictures, and create a digital family museum with this activity from Make History.
How Many Saturdays?
Download this app from the Exploratorium with a parent's permission to measure the passage of time.
Play Ancestor Kahoot
Interview your family and create a Kahoot game about your ancestors and family history from Genealogy Kids.
Make Dirt Cups
Use this no-bake recipe from Passing Down the Love to make Grandma's Amazing Dirt Cake Cups.
Share a Classic Book
Choose a classic book, such as Peter Rabbit or The Swiss Family Robinson, to read online with someone special.
Enroll in Magic School
Discover the "Joy of Magic" with our very own Mr. Weiman, Associate Head of School, as he shares tips and tutorials for amazing magic tricks.
Climate Change Interview
With the recent Earth Day celebration, use this guide to interview a grandparent or special friend to see how the climate has changed over time from the World's Largest Lesson.
Craft a Secret Message Card
Follow these directions to make a secret message card for a loved one from the Odd Squad and PBS Kids.
Everywhere Book Fest: May 1-2
Calling all readers! Join your favorite authors and illustrators for Everywhere Book Fest on May 1-2 for a virtual celebration of authors, books, and readers. Featuring many Saints favorites, including Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds, as well as Doodle Duel and Draw Me Like One of Your Graphic Novels. Happy Reading!
In addition, the Niños Bilingual Book Fest runs from May 1-3 on Instagram and Facebook. This virtual bilingual book festival celebrates Día del Niño and promotes children’s literacy, learning and play through an online platform.
Contact Us
These resources are compiled by Ann Bremner, Director of Lower School Math, and Julie Esanu, Head Lower School Librarian and Interdisciplinary Learning Coordinator. Please feel free to contact us if you would like additional recommendations or have any questions.
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes Lower School
Alexandria, VA