Join WillCA teachers and staff for a fun-filled afternoon of games, activities, and other surprises as we enjoy our first annual "Wild Winter" Festival together!
When: Friday, December 18th from 11am - 1pm
Where: Various teachers' Live Lesson classroom (see links and schedule below)
Who: All WillCA students are invited!
FAQ:
Is my child required to attend the Wild Winter festival activities?
The WillCA Wild Winter Festival is completely optional. Students may still have homeroom Live Lessons that day (teachers will be in communication as to whether or not they will still be holding a homeroom Live Lesson) and students will still have courses on their planner to work on.
Is my child limited to how many activities they can attend?
Students can attend as many as they would like. We ask that they stay for the duration of each activity though, instead of bouncing around.
Does my child need to stop working on school lessons from 11am - 1pm?
Students can choose any different options they would like to for the Wild Winter festival. They may choose to attend one activity, several activities, or no activities. It is completely up to them.
Where: Various teachers' Live Lesson classroom (see links and schedule below)
Who: All WillCA students are invited!
FAQ:
Is my child required to attend the Wild Winter festival activities?
The WillCA Wild Winter Festival is completely optional. Students may still have homeroom Live Lessons that day (teachers will be in communication as to whether or not they will still be holding a homeroom Live Lesson) and students will still have courses on their planner to work on.
Is my child limited to how many activities they can attend?
Students can attend as many as they would like. We ask that they stay for the duration of each activity though, instead of bouncing around.
Does my child need to stop working on school lessons from 11am - 1pm?
Students can choose any different options they would like to for the Wild Winter festival. They may choose to attend one activity, several activities, or no activities. It is completely up to them.
WillCA Wild Winter Festival Schedule
11:00am - 11:30am
Halloween Read Aloud
We will have a fun-filled activity featuring snow friends. Come join us! Hosted by: KariAn Geoghegan (Ideal for grades 6-12) Live Lesson Classroom Link Spiral Snowflake Winter Decoration
Students will learn how to make paper snowflakes and a paper spiral. We will then hang the snowflakes from the spiral with string to make a winter decoration. Students will need paper, scissors, string, and tape. Hosted by: Tianna Clark (Ideal for grades 3-8) Live Lesson Classroom Snowmen at Night Read-Aloud
Students will participate in a "Snowmen at Night" read aloud, virtual dog sled ride and Northern Lights viewing, and virtual paper snowflake making. Hosted by: Janis Campbell (Ideal for grades K-5) Live Lesson Classroom |
"The Mitten" Read Aloud & Art Activity
Students will listen to a read-aloud of the story The Mitten and then do a mitten art project. Students will need blank paper and crayons or colored pencils. Hosted by: Janelle Musselman (Ideal for grades K-5) Live Lesson Classroom 6th Grade "Physics" Carols
Hang out, chat, show and tell and listen to "Physics Carols" (science songs set to holiday tunes). Hosted by: Jessie Rohrig (6th Grade) Live Lesson Classroom The History of Gingerbread and Gingerbread Cookies
Come join Mrs. Neer for a fascinating history of Gingerbread followed by the sharing of a super yummy gingerbread cookie recipe! Hosted by: Victoria Neer (Ideal for anyone who enjoys cookies!) Live Lesson Classroom Share Your Favorite Winter Holiday Recipe and Make Recipe Cards!
We will share our favorite winter break recipe and make a recipe card.Bring note cards or have the ability to download a template. Colors or markers for decoration. Any art supplies you like to decorate with are useful. Hosted by: Kathy Malone (Ideal for grades 6-12) Live Lesson Classroom The History of the Christmas Tree and Making an Origami Tree
Students will watch a short video about the history of the Christmas Tree and then will be doing origami. Students will need a square piece of paper and scissors. Hosted by: Brittney Young (Ideal for grades 3-8) Live Lesson Classroom |
Friday Funday!
Our "Crazy, Amazing, Incredible World" featuring a surprising animal that lives in the snow. Hosted by: Jim Hawkins (Ideal for grades 1-4) Live Lesson Classroom "Zoomed-in" Game!
Students will try to guess what the "zoomed-in" winter image is by typing their answer into the secret chat pod! Hosted by: Katheryne Kolze (Ideal for gradees K-12) Live Lesson Classroom Books & Cookies
Students will come and share their favorite book and bring their favorite cookie to eat! Hosted by: Clay Hatfield (Ideal for grades 9-12) Live Lesson Classroom Cocoa, Kahoot, & Conversation!
Join us with your favorite warm beverage for some friendly competition and social time! Hosted by: AmberRose Houck (Ideal for grades 6-8) Zoom Link |
11:30am - 12:00pm
Let's Make Snowflakes!
Students will need several sheets of paper, scissors, and clear tape. Hosted by: Tuesday Desaulniers (Ideal for grades 6-12) Live Lesson Classroom Winter Lego Building Contest
Students will be given a "theme" at the beginning of the activity. They will have 30 minutes to make a lego creation based on this theme. At the end, we will share our creations and choose our favorite. Please be sure to bring some Legos! Hosted by: Sarah McQueen (Ideal for grades K-12) Live Lesson Classroom |
"Close your eyes and draw" and "Finish the Phrase" Games!
Students will need paper or whiteboard and a drawing tool. Hosted by: Lisa Poulson (Ideal for Kindergarten) Live Lesson Classroom Hot Cocoa Social
Prepare your favorite hot chocolate or tea. We will have social time for you to get to know your classmates a bit better! Hosted by: Bobbi Kipperman (Ideal for grades 6-8) Live Lesson Classroom Link |
Read-Aloud of "The Hat"
Join Ms. Thomas to walk through the four seasons & listen to the story, "The Hat," by Jan Brett. You only need your listening ears & thinking brain for this session. Hosted by: Ali Thomas (Ideal for grades K-2) Live Lesson Classroom Gingerbread Man Storytime in Pajamas
Come in your pajamas, ready to listen to a story about the Gingerbread Man! Hosted by: Sami Paul (Ideal for grades K-2) Live Lesson Classroom |
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Winter Wonderland Read-Aloud
Together we will read fun winter themed picture books like Snowy Day, Blizzard, Snowflake Bentley, etc. Hosted by: Chris Long (Ideal for grades K-5) Live Lesson Classroom Winter Wonderland Kahoot!
Join us as we socialize and play a Kahoot involving random Winter facts from around the world! Hosted by: Becky Johnson (Ideal for grades 6-12) Live Lesson Link |
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12:30pm - 1:00pm
Let's Make Paper Snowflakes!
Students will need white printer paper and scissors. Hosted by: Jill Mitchell (Ideal for grades K-12) Zoom Link Storymatic "5-Minute Stories" Winter Creative Writing Activity
Hosted by: Megan Love Do you like to write creatively? Do you like working on collaborative stories? We will be playing a game called "Storymatic" where students have 5-7 minutes to create the plot, characters, and introduction for a short story using only the prompts provided with a winter theme. (Ideal for grades 6-10) Live Lesson Classroom |
Winter Bingo & Storytime!
Come join us as we play a winter-themed bingo game and wrap-up with a winter story! Hosted by: Erin Coonrod (Ideal for grades K-5) Live Lesson Link |
Cocoa, Kahoot, & Conversation!
Join us with your favorite warm beverage for some friendly competition and social time! Hosted by: AmberRose Houck (Ideal for grades 6-8) Zoom Link |