Good morning parents, teachers and students!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Educators, it’s time to get excited because several businesses around San Antonio want to thank you for your hard work with deals and freebies. Here’s a list.
And parents, are you looking for a way to say thank you to a teacher? Well, look no further. Here are some creative ways to show appreciation, all while maintaining social distancing.
Recently, KSAT12 spoke with several San Antonio-area school district officials who said they are working on a plan to get students back in the classroom for the summer and fall semesters. To read the latest, click here.
In this week’s teacher spotlight, we highlight a Pre-K teacher from Holy Spirit Catholic School who really has gone above and beyond. She’s been teaching to her students in the driveways of the student’s homes.
KSAT12 meteorologist Sarah Spivey has a new science lesson for the week, this time covering the phases of the moon. It’s a great way learn some interesting facts.
And lastly, new to KSAT Kids, we are now producing a KSAT Kids news brief where you can find all the latest information. To view the next edition, click the link!
Don’t forget, right now on our website we have a map where you can find free school meals during the closures. We also have a list of places offering free Wi-Fi for students and their families during the pandemic.
Perhaps you would you like to celebrate a high school graduate? KSAT has photo galleries where graduates and their loved ones can upload their picture and give details you want to share.
Stay safe and wash your hands, everybody!
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Here’s what can be found on KSAT Kids for Thursday, May 7:
Teacher Spotlight
San Antonio Pre-K teacher takes classroom to her students’ yards, driveways
Holy Spirit Catholic School Pre-K teacher Myra Garza for the past two weeks has taken her classroom to her students by teaching them in their driveways and yards.
Do you know a classroom or school that is doing amazing work and deserves to be featured in KSAT Kids? Nominate a student, teacher or school by emailing ksatkids@ksat.com.
Stay at home activities
Sarah’s Science Classroom: The Phases of the Moon!
KSAT Meteorologist Sarah Spivey takes you into her “classroom” to learn all about the Moon and why it looks a little different every night.
Kid project: How to make a Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator
Here’s how to create a Moon Phase Calendar and Calculator that will provide students with all the dates and times for all the moon phases for the year.
All your favorite children’s books, reimagined for the age of coronavirus
A mother of two mindlessly picked up a paintbrush and started painting the cover of one of the books she had read to her children earlier in the day -- and said she incorporated some “cartoonified” coronavirus themes, to try to make the situation less scary.