Today’s Activities
Read or Listen
There are some very, very tall trees in and around Sonora. Have you ever been to Calaveras Big Trees? Have you ever wondered how the trees got so tall, and if they’ll just grow and grow forever? Watch this video to find out more!
Check for understanding
Take this quiz “How tall can a tree grow?” after you have watched the video.
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Learning Options
Remember that learning can happen anywhere. As we experience school and home happening in the same space, take advantage of opportunities to work on skills such as food preparation, organizing your drawers, making lists of activities to try during the day, or doing chores.
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Fun with Cooking
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