Tag: summer

Wonder Woods Mini Golf – Lisle, IL

June 29, 2024

Last week, we had the distinct pleasure of experiencing the new interactive Wonder Woods Mini Golf at the Morton Arboretum. This charming, unique 9-hole golfing adventure is accessible for all visitors and the perfect outing for players age 4 and up. Wonder Woods Mini Golf is an unexpected summer treat.

—Jenn

When: Now to September 2, 2024

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., last tee time 5:00 p.m.

**Please note that Wonder Woods Mini Golf will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2. The last available tee time will be 3:00 p.m.

Tickets

Members
Child (ages 4 through 17): $6
Adult (age 18 and older): $8

Guests
Child (ages 4 through 17): $8
Adult (age 18 and older): $10

For those who are not members, Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased in addition to Arboretum general admission. Children aged 2 and older require a general admission ticket to enter the Arboretum; infants under the age of 2 are admitted for free.

Location

4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532

Wonder Woods Mini Golf – Morton Arboretum

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Cabanas Ice Cream, Michigan

After a day of sunshine and waves, make certain to stop by Cabanas Ice Cream and indulge your sweet tooth. Cabanas serves up the ultimate ice cream; pastries; pies; cakes; milkshakes & smoothies; coffees and candies. Warm temperatures are no match for the family friendly seating and service.

Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Location: 512 Broad St, St Joseph, Michigan 49085

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Brookfield Zoo – 2024 Teacher Safari

As a Teaching Safari Alum, I strongly encourage educators to participate in the upcoming summer program.

Per the Brookfield Zoo website: “The Teaching Safari is a free professional learning for teachers that consists of four full-day, onsite sessions at Brookfield Zoo (two weekdays and two Saturdays) and two 60-minute virtual sessions. In addition to attending and participating in these classes, participants will engage in ongoing reflection on professional growth, and create and revise a lesson plan applying program content to practice. Content and strategies explored on the Teaching Safari are informed by Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and the Danielson Framework. Seats are limited; the application window for our Summer 2024 safari opens February 1.

Teaching Safari participants who complete all course requirements may elect to receive 35 free professional development hours or two (2) free graduate semester hours from Dominican University.* Participants who complete the Safari will also receive a Certificate of Completion from Brookfield Zoo and four (4) complimentary zoo passes for immediate family.”

*Click the link below for further details.

Summer 2024 Teacher Safari
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Red Flags

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

On Sunday, we arrived at St. Joesph beach in Michigan only to find the dreaded red flag waving strong. Overcast and dangerous waves. No swimming today. It was the perfect day to relax and read on the beach.

After several hours of baking in partial sun and reading, we made our way through the local shops. Our first stop was Cabanas for some delicious Black Cherry ice cream. Afterwards, we strolled and browsed the local shops. A visit would not be complete without stopping by the local independent bookstore Forever Books. As you walk in, you are greeted with the fragrance of possibility. While browsing, I came across two exceptional picture books. The Legend of Sleeping Bear is beautifully written and illustrated. I’m looking forward to integrating this lovely into my classroom. Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall’s Hello Lighthouse was the second lakeside treasure that I discovered. Hello Lighthouse “is a luminous tribute to a steadfast lighthouse and its reassuring light.”

Picture Books

The Legend of Sleeping Bear, by Kathy-jo Wargin

Hello Lighthouse, by Sophie Blackall

**Please note: At this time, I am not affiliated with the bookshop linked above (wink, wink I would love the opportunity). Direct links are included for your convenience.

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July Summer Reads

July Summer Reads: Kids & Grownup Kids

July is an excellent time to snuggle in a read a new book. The picture books below are my absolute favorites that I read in the final days of school. Corresponding classroom resources and links are posted under the “Classroom Connection” tab.

Picture Books

  1. And Then Comes Summer, by Tom Brenner
  2. Fireflies, by Julie Brinckloe
  3. Down by the Cool of the Pool, by Tony Mitton
  4. There was an Old Mermaid who Swallowed a Shark, by Lucille Colandro
  5. Wish for a Fish: All About Sea Creatures, by Bonnie Worth
  6. Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist, by Jess Keating
  7. The Big Tan Van, by Sindy McKay
  8. Pig the Tourist, by Aaron Blabey
  9. Tacky Goes to Camp, by Helen Lester
  10. The Pigeon will Ride the Roller Coaster, by Mo Willems

Bonus – Camping Picture Books

  1. The Camping Trip, by Jennifer K. Mann
  2. Our Great Big Backyard, by Laura Bush & Jenna Bush Hager
  3. Frank & Bean, by Jamie Michalak
  4. Fatima’s Great Outdoors, by Ambreen Tariq
  5. A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee, by Chris Van Dusen

Chapter Books

  1. Flora & Ulysess, by Kate DiCamillo
  2. Magic Tree House: #35 Camp Time in California, by Mary Pope Osborne
  3. Daughter of the Deep, by Rick Riordan
  4. Mercy Watson to the Rescue, by Kate DiCamillo
  5. Odder, by Katherine Applegate
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My favorite place to read is…

Before we begin our Wednesday poll, grab your coffee.

Poll for today: Where is your favorite place to read? And you can’t say everywhere. That’s cheating. For me, I love to read at the beach. AirPods in, chilly bottle of water, sand, waves and no regard for time. Yup. Definitely at the beach.

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