Autism - April 2
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Wednesday, April 2, 2024
Today is Children's Book Day, Fact-Checking Day, Ferret Day, Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and Autism Awareness Day.
*Indicates a poet or poetry resource in celebration of National Poetry Month.
Today's Birthdays
Songs of the Day
Poem of the Day - April is National Poetry Month
Today's Theme: Autism
ON THIS DATE
- 1513 - Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon lands in Florida.
- 1792 - The Coinage Act is passed establishing the United States Mint.
- 1917 - President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare war against Germany.
- 747 - Frankish king Charlemagne
- 1647 - German naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian
- 1805 - Dutch writer Hans Christian Andersen
- 1840 - French writer Émile Zola
- 1891 - German artist Max Ernst
- 1939 - Singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye
- 1845 - Poet Anne Waldman *
- 1947 - Singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris
- 1953 - Navy aviator Rosemary Bryant Mariner
POEM OF THE DAY
Anne Waldman - Cabin
- Grades PreK - PBS Learning Media - Sesame Street in Communities - Autism - VIEW, READ, DO
- Grades PreK-1 - Sesame Street In Communities - Autism Resource for Parents (and children) - READ, VIEW, DO
- Grades K-3 - Arthur - When Carl Met George (12:43) - VIEW
- Grades 5-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Move to Include - Jack’s Autism Journey (8:54) - VIEW
- Grades 5-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Move to Include - Autism in Young Children (3:30) - VIEW
- Grades 5-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Move to Include - Home ad Family Strategies for Children with Autism (5:03) - VIEW
- Grades 5-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Move to Include - Transition to Independence: Adults with Autism (2:36) - VIEW
- Grades 5-12 - PBS LearningMedia - Move to Include - What It Is Like to Be Autistic (6:43) - VIEW
- Grades 6-12 - PBS LearningMedia - NOVA scienceNOW - Magic and Autism (1:49) - VIEW
- Grade 6-12 - PBS LeearningMedia - Devin Wildes: Artist (8:25) - VIEW and DO
- Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - Autism: Behind the Camera (59:10) - VIEW
- Grades 7-12 - NHPBS Video - The Life Autistic Documentary (1:54:30) - VIEW
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Annenberg Learner
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Brainpop
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Scholastic Learn At Home
Everyday Scholastic will feature four learning experiences, built around a story or video.
StoryLine Online
A series of imaginatively produced videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books.
Local Learning Resources
The best of NH learning resources from around the state.
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Cheshire County Historical Society
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New Hampshire Public Radio:
- Civics 101 - Tons of great (and free!) audio, activities, resources, and lessons to help you stay engaged with civics.
- Ask Sam - Ask Sam features Outside/In host Sam Evans-Brown answering listener questions about the mysteries and quirks of the natural world.
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Seacoast Science Center in Odiorne Point State Park
- Learning Connection - Even though their doors are closed, we’re still here to connect you to the inspirational powers of nature and engage you in learning.
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
- A resource to keep you connected to nature - Enjoy nature at home with these online learning experiences brought to you by the Science Center’s Naturalists.
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Strawbery Banke Museum
- Online Learning - Virtual Tours, the Virtual Classroom, artifacts of the week, featured items from the Collections, Horticulture Learning Center materials, and more.
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Tiger Takes On
PBS Kids for Teachers/Caregivers/Parents
- PBS for Parents
A guide of PBS resources targeted for parents teaching kids, features a great activity finder - PBS Education
The greatest teachers ignite a love of learning and a sense of possibility that motivates students to reach their full potential. - PBS Teachers' Lounge
This site has great teaching tips, ideas, resources and support for teachers. - PBS KIDS Games app
Offers nearly 200 educational games, which can be downloaded for offline play anytime, anywhere.
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