EXPLORERS
Week 5: Outer Space
We wrap up virtual camp with an exploration of outer space. Travel with us as we learn about stars, planets and more.
Monday
Monday Morning Check-in:
Day 1 of Week 5! Make sure to check in to learn about the new theme for the week.
Learning Activity:
Guess Where? Outer Space. This activity focuses on descriptive language, shifting our attention, outer space vocabulary. By asking "where is it?" we are creating opportunities to expand upon language.
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Special of the Day: Yoga-Inspired Movement
Sarah Hougen, PT, takes us through some stretches, while incorporating some of our themed vocabulary. Spread out on the floor or outside, follow along and remember to get your family or friends to join along too.
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Tuesday
Tuesday Morning Check-in:
Come and see what today brings!
ZOOM
Morning Zoom at 10:
Login to connect with your friends and Camp Commūnicāre Staff. It will be fun, so don't miss it.
Check your schedule for your individual/small group Zooms too.
Learning Activity:
Outer Space Quiz Show! Levi is going to give some clues and try to stump Hillary with our space vocabulary.
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Special of the Day: Occupational Therapy
OT Jen and her daughter, Sophia, take us through making moons or planets using Washi tape. We can’t wait to see your beautiful creations!
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Wednesday
Wednesday Morning Check-in:
What did Mars say to Saturn? You will have to watch the morning check-in to find out!
Learning Activity:
For this activity we are reading the book, There was an Old Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon. You might want to watch it again to look for the hidden pictures. Check the facts about the planets, comets, and more at the end of the book.
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Search and Find
Space Facts
Special of the Day: Music
It's music with Rusty today. This week includes an alien rap and a spaceship ride. Have fun listening!
The Hello Song
Symbol Set: LAMP
Symbol Set: Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Space Rap
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Belong - Astronaut
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Alien Attack
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Twist and Shout
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
The Goodbye Song
Symbol Set: LAMP and Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix
Thursday
Thursday Morning Check-in:
At just like that it is our last check-in of virtual camp. Watch the check-in to get one last joke and one last adventure challenge.
ZOOM
Morning Zoom at 10:
Login to connect with your friends and Camp Commūnicāre Staff. Just like on Tuesday, it will be fun.
Check your schedule for your individual/small group Zooms too.
Learning Activity:
Camper Camp Review to be used with the downloadable doc. Some campers may need scaffolded support which Hillary reviews in the document. The goal is to say what they liked and did not like about camp. Hillary models different comments and phases.
Symbol Set: LAMP
Symbol Set: Unity
Symbol Set: Symbolstix - Proloquo2Go
Symbol Set: Symbolstix - TouchChat
Special of the Day: Zumba-Inspired Movement
Zumba time!
Extension Activities
Here are some other ideas of how you can incorporate the theme and AAC in some other fun ways!
Paper Spaceships:
Leo teaches you how to make a paper "spaceship" and how to use the language board to comment and talk about the spaceship's flying skills.
Shooting Stars:
Here is a modeled activity where Leo and Levi show you how to play a "shooting star" game and model language with this week's language board.
Books
Here are some books you might like to read to follow along with the theme for the week.
Mousetronaut
Astronaut Mark Kelly
Hey-Ho to Mars We’ll Go! Susan Lendroth
The Magic School Bus Lost in Space by Johanna Cole
The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot by Margaret McNamara
Virtual and In-person Field Trips and Experiences
Here are some ways or learning more about the theme through some interactive resources and opportunities.
Movies and Videos
And here are come movies for you to watch to continue with the space theme.
Wall-E
Space Buddies
Space Chimps