Hands on History at Home!
It's time to get hands on, South Florida! With Hands on History, you'll have the opportunity to learn and create with kids and teens in your household! Find story recommendations, activities, and resources that will fill your home with learning and some HistoryMiami fun!
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I See Summer
by Charles Ghigna, illustrated by Ag Jatkowska
Celebrate the season of summer with lemonade, ice-cream, and barbecues! In Charles Ghigna's I See Summer, colorful illustrations are matched with rhyming, easy-to-read text that explores summer wonders.
Summer Song
by Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek
From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, and In the Middle of Fall, this book about summer celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the season.
Additional Books:
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Recommended for grades PK – 5
- Summer is Here! by Heidi Poss Gray
- Pete the Cat Goes Camping by James Dean, illustrated by Kimberly Cean
Recommended for grades 6 – 12:
- Clean Getaway by Nic Stone
- Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
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Activity 1: Paper Plate Watermelon
Materials
- 1 paper plate
- Glue
- Red and green markers, crayons, or paint
- Black buttons, or pompoms, or pony beads for seeds
Instructions
- Paint or color the center area of the paper plate with red.
- Paint or color the outside ring of the paper plate with green.
- Glue the seeds onto the red fruit area.
- Fold the watermelon in half.
- Note: If you are using paint, remember to let it dry before moving to the next step.
Activity 2: Coloring Page
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Miami Stories
What is your Miami Story?
How did your family get here?
What is it like being in Miami during this challenging time in our country?
HistoryMiami Museum has launched a new way for you to share your story online about your life in Miami! Upload a video to share your story with your community. Record your video and upload it.
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You can submit a written story as well.
HistoryMiami Museum's Miami Stories Initiative is proudly celebrating its 11th anniversary. This oral history project documents life in the Magic City which is preserved in our museum's archive and shared online.
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