Suggestions for learning at home — not an endorsed curriculum. Times are estimates. Use adult supervision as needed; skip anything that does not fit your household.
Pre-K
Sock count and sort · Counting / math Pour a small pile of clean socks on the floor. Have your child count them one by one, then sort into pairs by color or size. Ask which pile has more. Supplies: 5–10 clean socks · Time (estimate): about 10–15 minutes
Letter hunt in a book · Letters / language Open a picture book and pick one letter (for example B). Point to pictures and words; celebrate each time you both find that letter. Supplies: One picture book · Time (estimate): about 10 minutes
Elementary
Kitchen measuring race · Math Using a measuring cup and water or dry rice, measure ½ cup, 1 cup, and 2 cups into clear glasses. Ask how many half-cups make a whole cup. Supplies: Measuring cup, clear glasses, water or dry rice · Time (estimate): about 15–20 minutes
Spelling with sticky notes · Spelling Write 5–8 weekly spelling words on sticky notes. Child reads each word, covers it, writes it on paper, then checks. Missed words go in a “practice again” pile. Supplies: Sticky notes or scrap paper, pencil · Time (estimate): about 15–20 minutes
Middle school
Real-world percent at the table · Math Pick three pantry or fridge prices (or recall recent store prices). Calculate 10% and 20% of each total, then a 15% tip on a pretend $24 meal. Supplies: Paper, pencil, calculator optional · Time (estimate): about 20 minutes
Two-paragraph local news rewrite · Writing / language Read one short local news item together. Student rewrites it in two paragraphs in their own words: what happened, then why it matters to Grantville families. Supplies: A short news article (print or screen), paper or notes app · Time (estimate): about 25–30 minutes
High school
Weekly budget sketch · Math / personal finance Draft a one-week personal budget with income (allowance, job, or hypothetical) and categories: food, transport, savings, fun. Aim for savings of at least 10%. Supplies: Paper or spreadsheet app · Time (estimate): about 25–30 minutes
One-strength résumé bullet · College / career writing Write one strong résumé bullet for a real activity (club, job, sport, volunteer): start with an action verb, add a concrete result or skill. Revise once for clarity. Supplies: Paper or document · Time (estimate): about 20 minutes
Resources
Georgia Virtual Learning — Online courses and digital curriculum for Georgia students through Georgia Virtual Learning.
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30 PM ET
— If You Build It, Lego Club (Grantville Branch Library) · Grantville Branch Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220 · Monthly Lego building club on the second Thursday. Free; register on Eventbrite.
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Wed, Nov 25, 1:30 PM ET
— Dino Snow Globe craft (Grantville Branch Library) · Grantville Branch Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220 · Make a dinosaur-themed snow globe. Craft program for kids 8 and up; register on Eventbrite.
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Wed, Dec 2, 1:30 PM ET
— Movie Matinee Social (Grantville Branch Library) · Grantville Branch Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220 · Free family-friendly movie for all ages. Space is limited.
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Thu, Dec 10, 3:30 PM ET
— If You Build It, Lego Club (Grantville Branch Library) · Grantville Branch Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220
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Mon, Dec 21, 1:30 PM ET
— DIY Holiday Cookies (Grantville Branch Library) · Grantville Branch Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220 · Holiday program for kids Dec. 21–23 (Eventbrite): bake classic Christmas cookies and take treats home. Starts 1:30 p.m. Free; register on Eventbrite.
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Tue, Dec 29, 10:30 AM ET
— Art Camp #1: middle grades (Grantville Branch Library) · Grantville Branch Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220 · Free two-hour painting workshop (Art in the Library) led by Millie Gosch: color theory, design and painting from life with water-soluble oil-based paints. All materials included. Runs Dec. 29 and 30.
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Tue, Dec 29, 1:30 PM ET
— Art Camp #1: high school (Grantville Branch Library) · Grantville Branch Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220 · Free two-hour painting workshop (Art in the Library) led by Millie Gosch: color theory, design and painting from life with water-soluble oil-based paints. All materials included. Runs Dec. 29 and 30.
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Wed, Dec 30, 10:30 AM ET
— Art Camp #1: middle grades (Grantville Branch Library) · Grantville Branch Library, 100 Park Drive, Grantville, GA 30220 · Free two-hour painting workshop (Art in the Library) led by Millie Gosch: color theory, design and painting from life with water-soluble oil-based paints. All materials included. Runs Dec. 29 and 30.
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