Mental health is an important part of our lives. There are many resources available for additional support right now. Headspace is offering free meditations, sleep, and movement exercises for all ages. They are available through the Headspace app, or you can find out more at their site. #EPICAfterschoolTN https://www.headspace.com/covid-19 We’re here for you – Headspace Source
Teaching Remotely for Grades K – 12 | Free Resources and Strategies
Looking for something interesting and educational? Scholastic has been working closely with teachers for many years and they are providing free, daily online courses on its recently launched “Learn at Home” website for students from pre-K to grades 6 and higher. #EPICAfterschoolTN https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html Teaching Remotely for Grades K – 12 | Free Resources and Strategies Source
Here’s 33 National Park Tours You Can Take Virtually From The Comfort Of Your Home
Spring is here and the weather is beautiful! Eventually, we will be back outside and enjoying the great state and national parks, but until then, here are some really cool places that you can tour virtually. Stay safe! #EPICAfterschoolTN Using Google Earth, here are 33 national parks you can tour virtually! Link: https://tinyurl.com/wz66olj Here’s 33 National Park Tours You Can … Read More
Our young engineers have been working hard on their unique builds! #EPICAftersch
Our young engineers have been working hard on their unique builds! #EPICAfterschoolTN Source
We are working hard on our robotics unit! Students are working in teams to build
We are working hard on our robotics unit! Students are working in teams to build complex machines and drive/operate them. #EPICAfterschoolTN #UTExtension #HCbest4kids Source
Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?
Happy 2020! Many people are thinking about resolutions and there is no better time to create good sleep routines for the whole family. Sleep is linked to success in school and work, good physical health, and better mental health. #EPICAfterschoolTN https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/sleep/Pages/Healthy-Sleep-Habits-How-Many-Hours-Does-Your-Child-Need.aspx Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need? Source
Coding is believed to be a vital language for people to know to be competitive i
Coding is believed to be a vital language for people to know to be competitive in the workplace in the future. Our young programmers are hard at work! #EPICAfterschoolTN #UTExtension #HCbest4kids Source
Our engineers are building bridges of their own design to test for structure str
Our engineers are building bridges of their own design to test for structure strength and stability. #EPICAfterschoolTN #UTExtention #HCBest4Kids Source
Drying and Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
You carved and decorated your pumpkin, but what can you do with all the seeds? Roast them, of course! Read up on how to do this.#EPICAfterschoolTN #UTExtensionFCS #UTExtensionAfterschoolhttps://food.unl.edu/drying-and-roasting-pumpkin-seeds Drying and Roasting Pumpkin Seeds Source
Halloween Safety Tips
Are your kids dressed and equipped safely for Trick or Treat? When possible, consider face paint/makeup instead of masks, which can limit vision. Learn all the “tricks” for a fun and safe evening by visiting the link! #EPICAfterschoolTN #UTExtensionFCS #UTExtensionAfterschool https://www.safekids.org/tip/halloween-safety-tips Halloween Safety Tips Source