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Let’s Connect
Originally called Camp Covid, Created by Kisha was started in the Summer of 2020 to share activities and ideas of things to do during the pandemic. Continuing with that theme, Created By Kisha shares recipes, activities, lesson plans, craft projects, and other family-centered ideas to engage in during the pandemic and beyond. Do one or all of the following to stay updated on the latest ideas/post Join our Facebook group and become part of our community of parents who share ideas and offer support on a host of family-related topics. Follow us on Instagram: to stay updated on the latest post.
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Read All About It
Happy Women's History Month! With read across America Day being tomorrow, we have decided to combine the two and focus on reading books written by female authors. We will also spend a little time learning about women authors and writing a book of our own.
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A Class Of Their Own
This week we will focus on influential groups such as the scientists/mathematicians who inspired Hidden Figures, The Tuskeegee Airmen, the Buffalo Soldiers, and the Greensboro four. We will watch a short video, read books about their accomplishments, and do a short corresponding activity.
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Icons & First
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Theme Book / Activity Watch:Sojourner Truth Read: Sojourner Truth Activity: Sojourner Truth Flapbook Watch: Bass Reeves Read:Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marsha Activity: Make Paper Bag Cowboy Boots Watch:Bessie Coleman (Pilot) Read: Bessie Coleman Activity: Make a Popsicle Airplane Watch: Wendell Scott Read: Racing Against the Odds: The Story of Wendell Scott, Stock Car Racing’s African-American Champion Activity: DIY Cardboard Racecar Watch: Ruby Bridges (Brain Pop) Read: The Life of Ruby Bridges Activity: Ruby Bridges Coloring Pages\ Short Video Bible Lesson Faithfulness Trusting in Gods Faithfulness Faithful Hall of Fame Hebrews 11. Ruth/Naomi Reading Time 4 Learning Time…
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5 Steps to Create the Perfect Valentine’s Day Campout
For our anniversary, I invited my husband to go camping with me, in our backyard. By pitching a tent and adding some much-needed glam to the space, I was able to create a romantic oasis to celebrate our special day. Below are the steps you can take to easily transform your own backyard into a romantic Valentine getaway. 1. Gather /Order your supplies. If you want to order your supplies and have them arrive in time, Amazon Prime is your best bet. Luckily, however, even with just a few hours to spare, you can pull this idea off rather easily. Almost everything you need for a romantic camp out can…
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Artists & Athletes
This week we will focus on artists & athletes such as players in the Negro Baseball League, Poet Maya Angelou and Prima Ballerina Misty Copeland. We will watch a short video about their lives, read books about their accomplishments and do a short kid friendly corresponding activity
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Inventors
This week we will focus on inventors. Focusing on inventions that young children are familiar with, we will read books about the inventors and their inventions and even recreate a few of their inventions ourselves.
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Adventure Awaits
Our lesson plan this week will focus on Adventure. We will read books about bravery and courage and do some exploring in our own outdoor spaces. We will also learn about the benefits of trying new things.
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Socially Distanced Ways to Celebrate the MLK Holiday
Tomorrow we remember the life and legacy of civil rights icon, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. Listed are a few ways your family can celebrate MLK Day in a safe and socially distanced fashion Register and Join The MLK Live Stream Celebration. The National Civil Rights Museum will host a virtual King Day celebration on January 18, 2021, via Livestream at 12:00 noon and 6:00 pm Central TIME. The event will showcase Dr. King’s work, the history of how the national holiday came to be, as well as how the museum has celebrated the holiday in years past. Attendance is free but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, click here. Virtually Visit A Civil…
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Lessons Plans
Full disclaimer: I am not a professional educator However, like many of you, Covid has forced me to take on the role of “teacher” and develop weekly “lesson plans” for my now home-schooled pre-k aged daughter, Ansley. Using a Kindergarten assessment from Education.com as a baseline for what she needs to work on, we settled on the potpourri of programs below. Hopefully, she will be more than ready for Kindergarten this fall. Reading: For reading, we most heavily use Hooked on Phonics (the books and the app). We have worked much of the way through the first-grade curriculum and we often supplement it with leveled readers from Learning Dynamics, Kindle unlimited, and…
