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Monthly Activities Page
~ June 2025 ~
Daily Activities
Monthly activities' calendar in English:
Los atividades del mes en español:
Monthly Theme: Bugs & Insects
Here are some essential items that any bug 'hunter' should have:
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Basic Bug Catching Kit for KidsUS$9.99US$3.99 -
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Bug Catching Kit - Complete Insect Exploration Set for KidsUS$24.99US$19.99 -
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Mini Plastic Handheld Magnifying Glass (5x magnifying power)US$4.99US$2.29 -
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Skin So Soft Bug Guard - ExpeditionUS$20.00US$18.99 -
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Sketching Art Tin Travel SetUS$9.99US$5.29 -
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of BugsUS$14.99US$8.99 -
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National Geographic Kids Ultimate Explorer Field Guide - InsectsUS$12.99US$11.80 -
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Lifelong Learning
Recommended Reading
Reading together & incorporating literacy into your daily life & routines is important for bonding, developing language, expanding vocabulary & fostering empathy
Here are some book suggestions for home libraries & classrooms:
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Buzz, Buzz, Baby - a lift-the-flap board book about BugsUS$7.99US$6.80 -
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The Backyard Bug Book for KidsUS$7.99US$4.99 -
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You're My Little Cuddle Bug bookUS$7.99US$5.99 -
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Insects & Spiders Science WorkbookUS$3.99US$3.19
Holidays & Celebrations
FLAG DAY (June 14th)
What is this holiday & why is it celebrated?
National Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th each year. It is the day when Americans remember the time in 1777 when the leaders of the United States approved the design for the first national flag. Before its creation, each of the states in the United States had its own flag to represent its people. Flag Day is a day when Americans celebrate the unity of the American people under the symbolism of the American flag & the ideals which it represents.
How can we celebrate this holiday?
Printable Activities for Kids to Celebrate Flag Day!
Preschool Aged Children
Lower Elementary (Grades K-2)
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
FATHER'S DAY (June 15th)
What is this holiday & why is it celebrated?
Father's Day is celebrated each year in the USA on the second Sunday of June. In 2025, Father's Day will be celebrated on June 15th. It is a time when fathers, daddies, dads, pops, peres, babas, opas & papas of all kinds are celebrated for their protecting & guiding ways. While it is common around the world to have a day that celebrates fathers, most other countries celebrate on a different day than in the USA.
How can we celebrate this holiday?
Printable Activities for Kids to Celebrate Father's Day!
Preschool Aged Children
Lower Elementary (Grades K-2)
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
JUNETEENTH (June 19th)
What is this holiday & why is it celebrated?
Juneteenth
How can we celebrate this holiday?
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Printable Activities for Kids to Celebrate Flag Day!
Preschool Aged Children
Lower Elementary (Grades K-2)
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Arts & Crafts
The visual arts are important for exploring creative expression as well as developing hand-eye coordination, dexterity, tenacity, & executive functioning skills
Crafts & Creativity Resources Recommended by Maestra Casiano:
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Block Tech® Crankin' Critters Block Bugs Set - ButterflyUS$19.99US$10.99 -
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Block Tech® Crankin' Critters Block Bugs Set - DragonflyUS$19.99US$10.99 -
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Block Tech® Crankin' Critters Block Bugs Set - GrasshopperUS$19.99US$10.99 -
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Ladybug Costume - 3 piecesUS$14.97US$9.99 -
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Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric plush toyUS$19.99US$11.99 -
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Bumble Bee Costume - 3 piecesUS$14.97US$9.99 -
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Jigsaw Puzzle with Book - Insects & BugsUS$14.99US$8.99
Music & Dance
Fostering whole child development involves incorporating kinesthetics, rhythm, musical intelligence, & creative expression through performing arts into daily lives
Kid Culinary Creations
Cooking & baking together is great for family bonding while providing real life opportunities to explore math concepts such as fractions, measurements, & proportions; practice reading & writing recipes using specialized vocabulary & sequencing words; and developing gastronomical awareness
S.T.E.M. Exploration
Explore key concepts from science, technology, engineering & math using items from around the house.
Printable Materials
For Kids in Preschool through Kindergarten:
Elementary Grades
(K-2):
Elementary Grades
(3-5):
Middle School Grades
(6-8):
Career Exploration
Entomologist (Scientist that Studies Bugs)
It is never too early to start talking about your child's interests, strengths, curiosity, & options for the future
Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning (EF) is basically the brain's management system. EF is a set of mental skills including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control that are used daily to learn, work, and manage daily life.
Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things.
Social-Emotional Tips
Social & emotional development, especially in early childhood, provides a critically important foundation for children in developing & learning throughout their lives.
Social development refers to the ability to initiate, create, foster, & sustain meaningful relationships with adults & peers.
Emotional development refers to the ability to express, recognize, interpret, & manage one's emotions & the ability to respond appropriately to others' emotions.
Here are some great resources for teaching children to be altruistic, tolerant, & empathetic:
Family Fun Night Idea
Let's Play Badminton
Get Out & Play - Badminton
Badminton is a racket sport played on a rectangular court divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock (also called a "birdie" with their racket so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents’ half of the court. It involves running, jumping, and quick movements, which strengthen the heart and keep kids fit. It also requires fast reactions and precise shots, which improves coordination between the hand and the eye. Badminton is a great way to keep kids active, have fun, and learn a new skill.
Be sure to send Maestra Casiano some pictures! You might be featured on the site & win a gift certificate!
Maestra Casiano Has What You Need to Play Badminton! Check These Out!
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Light-Up Badminton SetUS$29.96US$19.96 -
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Badminton Net (20ft X 5.5ft)US$14.98US$9.99
Family Movie Night
MJR Theater Summer Movie Specials for June
MJR Theaters are offering certain family friendly movies to be shown over the summer for ticket costs of $3. These are fun, air conditioned, budget friendly opportunities for fun for this summer!
After watching the movie, try these enrichment activities:
•Making Connections Activity ("Shrek 2"): Have your child identify which character your child wishes were real so your child could meet the character. Discuss why your child would like to meet that character. Have your child draw a picture showing what they would do together and have them write about the things they would do on a special day
•Story Elements Activity ("Bad Guys"): Stories can be discussed in terms of the "Story Elements". This Youtube video might help you understand story elements & how to identify them. Complete a “High Five” with your child using the five fingers/thumb on your hand. Identify the following as you move through your fingers: 1- characters (WHO or what does or says something in the movie); 2- setting location (WHERE does the story take place); 3- setting time (WHEN does the story tale place: present, past, future); 4- Plot (WHAT happens in the story); 5- Lesson identification (WHY did the events take place)
•Genre Discussion Activity ("Land Before Time"): Discuss what fiction and nonfiction are (This Youtube video on fiction & nonfiction might help you... it talks about books but the same applies to movies). Discuss how there can be elements of nonfiction present in fiction. Identify how the story portrayed in the movie is fiction (e.g. talking animals, human behaviors, non-humans wearing clothes, etc.). Have your child draw a scene from the movie. Make a list of things that are real-like and things that are make believe in that scene.
Exploring Story Elements: Characters, Setting & Plot
Exploring Genres: Fiction & Nonfiction:
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