Every summer, libraries across Michigan offer programs, prizes, and events that encourage reading in bookworms from elementary school to adulthood. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” so head to your library for awesome aquatic activities all summer long!
Since learning and libraries go hand in hand, we’re partnering with the Collaborative Summer Library Program to bring the students in your life another place to find boatloads of fun! We’ve got video lessons and activity sheets for students to get their feet wet or make a splash with concepts from math, science, physical fitness, and more.
Dive in to Learning!
Lesson 2203
This lesson will explore the phenomenon of wind in the winter through the pastime of ice boating to learn about [...]
Lesson 2202
This lesson will explore the phenomenon of ice cover as students learn about ways that winter is “shrinking” in the [...]
Lesson 2201
The Spectacle Reef Lighthouse sits 17 miles from the mainland in the Straits of Mackinac. Built in 1869, it became [...]
Lesson 1031
This lesson will expose students to the science and engineering practice of developing and using models. Through an exploration of [...]
Lesson 1030
This lesson will provide students opportunities to build perspective and empathy as they explore multiple points of view on a [...]
Lesson 1029
This lesson will introduce students to the phenomena of buoyancy and water displacement by helping them understand why a boat [...]
Lesson 1028
Explore the phenomenon of eutrophication by learning the reasons behind the novel algal blooms observed in Lake Superior, the impact [...]
Lesson 213
Practice dividing words into syllables and listen to a story about water.
Lesson 13
Wimee sings about travelling; Moby tells us about cartographers; Wimee and friends write a story about a far-travelling duck; Wimee and Mr. Brad talk about oceans, and Mr. Brad translates the key story words into Swahili. Miss Andrea teaches us how to map our house, and Mr. Michael shares about his travels.
Lesson 12
Wimee sings about a silly rock and Moby tell us about his favorite rock. Wimee and friends write a story about a quest to find a magical rock; Brody shows us some of the rocks he found; Ms. Grace teaches us our key story words in Spanish; Jim orchestrates a large rock, paper, scissors game; and Wimee and Jim show us their Rock Boy songs about Michigan's state rock and stone!
Lesson 11
ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee joins Wimee and friends to talk about weather and being a scientist, and Wimee and friends write a story about a cat that took Wimee to school on a boat. Ms. Grace translates our key story words into Spanish; Jim sings about raining food; and Brock and Brody show us how to touch a cloud!
Lesson 112
On today's episode of Extra Credit we visit some of Michigan's most interesting locations, learn about the hog-nosed snake, and [...]
Lesson 111
On today's episode of Extra Credit we meet a chef who used food to help heal a community, take a [...]
Lesson 01
Wimee sings about dolphins doing things kids like to do; Moby shares what helps dolphins swim quickly; Wimee and friends write a story about a rollerblading shark, a dolphin, and a snack-snatching catfish; Brody shows us a video of seeing dolphins in the ocean; Ms. Grace translates our key story words into Spanish; Jim and Laina sing a song about traveling dolphins
Lesson 01
Great Lakes Now Host Ward Detwiler recently judged the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner's Kids Clean Water Calendar Contest. Here's [...]
https://youtu.be/7br-LSLZvMY Join David, educator and storyteller, as he tells the tale of “Why Turtles Live in Water” through visual storytelling.
Lesson 1008
You can get a great workout with common household items. Grab a towel or pool noodle and get moving.
Lesson 08
Find out how this helper assists in emergency situations.
Lesson 01
Be a good helper and remember to wash your hands often!
Lesson 2
Hum along with a singing squirrel who prompts a young boy to "get outside" to observe and enjoy the wonders [...]
Lesson 1105
Practice following directions in this fun workout game.
Lesson 609
Sloping slinky and wiggly water! The Curious Crew gets an “earful” from Dr. Rob on the science behind sound waves! STEM Challenge: Design a Gumdrop Wave Machine. Curious About Careers: Ultrasound Engineer Lalita Udpa
Lesson 108
Come learn & sing with Miss Linda! Marty the Music Man has fun with musical tempos. Miss Linette tells us about going to the Veterinarian in the Curiosity Corner. Betty the Bookworm reads "The Waterbug & the DragonFly." Miss Linda gets a special gift.
Lesson 104
Learn about painting and drawing, read a book, and meet a local artist! This lesson is for Kindergarten and 1st graders with beginning English skills.
Lesson 16
Get moving with jumping jacks and air squats to increase your heart rate and get your body moving.
