π©Ί Teaching kids and their families about the human body πͺ So that they WANT to take care of themselves π§ͺ (And sometimes prepare for STEM careers). βΆ Online, on-demand video lessons π Live online summer coloring book club!
π Three Steps to Prepare for January's Book Club! π Downloadable book guide, epilepsy video, and schedule included!
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β Book Club is Next Week!
This month they have a few options. Each book is about different neurological conditions. If your child has not yet read one of these selections, here are the links to the Kindle versions to make it easier for you to get the book:
2. Have them fill out the book guide. This is such a great aspect of the program! You can download it here: ββββDr. Robin's School Book Summary.pdfβ Dr. Robin has included
3. Have them watch this video about epilepsy. Now your student is ready for Beyond Biology Book Club! Wondering why a family physician leads a book club for kids?This video explains the purpose of Beyond Biology Book Club. The Personal Side of ScienceBook Club is an opportunity for students to learn about what it's like for kids with a medical condition. Each month, a panel, consisting of Dr. Robin, a children's librarian, and a K-8 educator, chooses one middle grade novel or graphic novel in which the main character has a medical condition. Once a month, Dr. Robin hosts a live online session in which she discusses the book and teaches about the medical condition experienced by the main character. This month is just a little differentThree books were selected for January. Each is about a neurological condition that can impact youth: epilepsy, ADHD, and OCD. Your child can read any one of them...or all of them. At book club, Dr. Robin will discuss neurology, with a special emphasis on understanding epilepsy. Are you curious about Book Club?But you don't have access to Dr. Robin's School? Questions? We are here to help you... every single step of the way! Reply to this email or schedule office hours with Jill. |
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π©Ί Teaching kids and their families about the human body πͺ So that they WANT to take care of themselves π§ͺ (And sometimes prepare for STEM careers). βΆ Online, on-demand video lessons π Live online summer coloring book club!
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