Connect 2 Science: DNA, T-Cell & Pipette Snowflakes

Hello Kiddies, Parents/Caregivers and Teachers!

Here at KiddieHab we support science, scientific study, and scientific thought & practice. We support Science Teaching Excites Medical Interest (STEMI) education and programs to advance science curiosity in kiddies. So to Ms. Rose's delight. ThermoFisher Scientific Inc. has provided a wonderful science-related activity during this holiday season. We just felt compelled to share this find with all of you, along with the work ThermoFisher is doing in advocating and advancing Science.

ThermoFisher Scientific Inc. is one of the the world's leading companies in life science and research, that specializes in the creation of scientific instrumentations, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry.

ThermoFisher Scientific created a webinar platform called Connect 2 Science #connect2science. It is geared towards more advanced professionals in the science-related profession. However, they have provided wonderful templates on how to make special science related paper snowflakes. Here are the templates provided by ThermoFisher: DNA Snowflake Template Pipette Snowflake Template T-Cell Snowflake Template

The most appropriate age for this activity is about 10 years old + (5th grade and on). In 5th grade, a focus on Science as a Human Endeavor is a good start on discussing DNA. At this level teaching the shape of the helix is beneficial.

T-Cells can also be explained in a general way, such as, a cell that is part of the immune system. The pipette could be explained in terms of, the awesome lab instruments, that lab scientists, scientists, and researchers use in their work every day. We will go in depth about Science driven lesson plans and grade levels. However, with the advent of Science technology during the pandemic; and the tireless work of Scientists, Laboratory Professionals, and Researchers worldwide, during this unprecedented time, is one worth having an open discussion. This activity is a great introduction to more in depth conversations, questions, and lessons, in Science and beyond. Hopefully, it sparks the kind of curiosity that sustains a lifetime! Ms. Rose will keep you all updated on more Science-related resources in the future! ENJOY!

You can use Construction Paper as Well!

"What is now proved was once only imagin'd."-Blake

Kinsa for Schools FLUency Program

Hello Kiddies, Parents/Caregivers, and Teachers! One of Ms. Rose's favorite times was serving kiddies in School Health. I was ecstatic to find out about Kinsa for Schools FLUency program which is providing digital thermometers along with tools to help ensure the health of kiddies during this pandemic. For schools, that are currently not doing hybrid or distance-learning model, many districts are requiring that parents screen children before attending school. This request seems simple but at the initial onset of the pandemic thermometers became increasingly scarce. Kinsa for Schools FLUency program aims to make the task of keeping kiddies healthy; while also preparing parents and the community, to meet guidelines, which are especially important aims as well. Kinsa aims to try to assist parents/caregivers and schools with achieving health, wellness, and COVID related opening and safety goals. Kinsa for Schools FLUency Program provides schools with digital thermometers, for school staff and for families who all want one, they are connected to Kinsa's app. Which provides reminders for temperature checks before school, assesses the temperature reading, provides a real-time symptoms checklist, and a symptom-free status, in order, to ensure that kids are healthy enough for school. In the event that a kiddie has COVID-19 related symptoms, it provides guidance for staying home, periodic check-ins with parents, and follow the progression of your child's symptoms and illness. In order to track your child's health but also protect other kiddies from exposure.

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The program also provides support, by connecting schools and School Nurses/Staff to a clinical team that can provide tips, guidance, and content to keep schools informed. A personalized school health portal that is data protected and private allows opportunities to track the health of the school and also provide families messages and tips when illnesses are high. The program is also multi-lingual with a Spanish option. The Kinsa for Schools FLUency Program is only available for elementary schools right now. If you know of a school that is in need of assistance and would be a great fit for this program you can refer or apply here.

As a Health Services Coordinator for a Title X school at one time, I realize the value of providing schools, staff, and parents/caregivers, with tools that help to assist health and wellness in kiddies. This concern has never been felt more then during this time. I have referred this program to several colleagues and love the opportunity to share this with the KiddieHab audience and family! Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Informed.

Supporting Early Education Literacy: Read for the Record

Hello Kiddies, Parents/Caregivers, and Teachers!

I wanted to share this wonderful event with you all. Several years ago, in downtown Chicago, I had the pleasure of volunteering for Jumpstart, at their community reading event. I never forgot my experience. In fact, it was made more memorable by the fact that I also had the pleasure of meeting one of my favorite-basketball-player's-mother, Deloris Jordan, she was gracious, engaging, and very kind. The James R. Jordan Foundation (JRJF) was a sponsoring partner in the literacy event. It was obvious to me that Mrs. Jordan is very involved in JRJF, an organization that does so much for children as well.

I was introduced to Jumpstart through a good friend, who was a College Team Leader, at the time. Since then, I have loved their mission of furthering the cause of preparing pre-school age children for Kindergarten; by providing early childhood programs that consist of language, literacy, and social-emotional programming, especially in under-resourced communities.

Jumpstart celebrates 25 years of their vision & mission this year. The collaborative nature and leveraging of relationships with other organizations and local colleges and universities, has allowed Jumpstart to thrive, and implement similar programs in 14 States and the District of Columbia.

One of their most popular annual events is Jumpstart’s Read for the Record event. It draws millions of children and adults from around the world, with the aim to read the same book on the same day! This year Read for the Record will take place on October 29, 2020. The event tries to encourage and bring awareness to the importance of early-childhood literacy and also support high-quality children's literature.

The book chosen for Read for the Record is by NY Times Best Selling and Newbery Medalist Author, Meg Medina, and the book is "Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away". A special story about friendship.

Click on the image of the book to find out more information on how to join and participate in Read for the Record! You can also PLEDGE to read the book!

Image: Property of Sonia Sánchez

I hope you get to participate in this wonderful event, to help further and celebrate early-education literacy!