Here’s our 5th-8th grade robotics team in action. Source

Would you rather be able to create a new holiday or create a new language? Source

Would you rather live in the desert or on a deserted island? Source

Many forms of play enrich the whole child – their brain, motor development, social skills, and more. Here’s the latest on playful learning and ways to make learning both joyful and educational. https://tiny.utk.edu/aap-play The Power of Play – How Fun and Games Help Children Thrive Source

Yesterday we practiced cup stacking. Our video instructor even did a stretching exercise with the cups. Source

Would you rather have butterfly wings or a horse tail? 🦋🐎 Most of us chose butterfly wings so we could fly. Source

Yesterday we learned about the importance of pollination. We talked about bees and butterflies. The students were then given a word search and quiz to do to see how much they learned. Afterwards, they all made butterfly feeders to take home. Source

Would you rather have a purple nose or green ears? The overwhelming response was green ears, as the girls said they could cover it up with their hair and the boys said they would grow their hair out to cover it up too. Source

Everyone has heard the old cliché, that parents need “eyes in the back of their heads” to keep their kids safe and out of trouble. Well . . . think of safekids.org as that extra, rear set of eyes. Check out all the fabulous resources here. tiny.utk.edu/chsm1023#UTExtensionAfterschool For Parents Source

College after high school isn’t for everyone. There are several alternatives to post-high school life! tiny.utk.edu/hdsm1230 #UTExtensionAfterschool Life after Graduating High School: Alternatives to a 4-Year College Source