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Directions:
Entries are due by September 5, 2023. |
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Read an Award-winning Book
IB: Knowledgeable |
Eco Challenge
Repurpose something you generally throw into the trash. Reuse what you make! IB: Thinker
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Global Exploration
Watch a documentary / movie about a global issue with which you are not familiar OR
IB: Open-minded
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Go Digital Learn something new and interesting by reading an eBook, listening to an audiobook, or investigating any other digital media from RBBS' library, The Public Library, or wherever you access digital sources. IB: Inquirer |
Sleep Habits
Learn about sleep, and once you are more informed, put your sleep knowledge in action!
IB: Balanced
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Intentionally practice gratitude by keeping track of what makes you grateful each day for a couple weeks. Write it down on a calendar, in a journal, on your phone, etc. Extra challenge: Ask someone else to join you & share. IB: Balanced |
Read a series Try a new series & read at least two books in the series. IB: Risk-taker
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Read for Empathy Choose a book about someone different than yourself IB: Open-minded |
Exercise Get moving this summer! Take walks or hikes, add stretching to your daily routine, or try a new sport or activity. Extra challenge: Make exercise a weekly habit.
IB: Risk-taker
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Writing to Reflect Write about the choice board activities you have done. Which have brought joy? Why? What “choice” would you suggest for next summer? Email a librarian to share. Take it a step further and dive into journaling! IB: Reflective
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Read for Joy
Search for a poem that brings you joy & share it with someone else Extra challenge: memorize a portion of the poem
IB: Inquirer
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Play with Color
Make a creation that plays with color using paint, chalk, pencils, etc. If you’d rather, use digital tools like digital lite bright, visual sand art, or weave silk. IB: Balanced |
Once you complete your choice of activities, fill out the Google Form for a chance to win prizes! |
Read a Graphic Novel Interested in a digital copy of a graphic novel? Log into MackinVia with your fcpsschools email & password and find a title in Comics Plus. IB: Thinker
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Listen to a podcast
IB: Balanced |
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Artistic Expression Take some time to draw your favorite book, movie, cartoon, or TV show character, and share your creation with someone.
IB: Communicator |
Act of Kindness Volunteer to help someone, accepting nothing in return.
IB: Caring |
Read for Social Justice Robinson Library Antiracism Readings IB: Open-minded
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Read a science fiction, dystopian, or fantasy book.
IB: Knowledgeable |
Experiment with a new recipe.
IB: Risk-taker
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Disconnect Near Water Leave the technology at home and be refreshed by water! You might swim, kayak, paddleboard, or simply take a hike near a creek or lake.
IB: Open-minded
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Try Something New Find a new hobby to enjoy as a relaxing outlet when feeling stressed. Maybe start crafting, make music, or become a runner. Find something new that encourages a healthy balance in life.
IB: Risk-taker
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Create a Reading Goal Set a daily goal & enjoy choice reading all summer long. Even 15 minutes will make a difference! Robinson Library Reading Resources Extra challenge: add a Reading App to your device
IB: Balanced
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Try Yoga or Mindfulness
Develop positive coping strategies to times of stress.
IB: Balanced
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Read & Discuss the same book with a friend or family member IB: Communicator
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