As we approach the Thanksgiving break, we wish you and your family a safe and restful week. To encourage continued engagement with learning during this time, we are sending home a list of simple, fun suggestions for activities and things to do during the break. We thank you for your partnership and look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to finish 2025 strong!
K-8 Activities
- Practice your reading and math skills in I-Ready
Visit the public library
- Visit the Richardson Public Library:
- Fall Programs for Kids and Teens
- Saturday Nov. 22 – Intro to 3D Printing
- Visit the Dallas Public Library
Science is All Around!
The holiday break is the perfect time to get outside and explore science! Here are some local parks and preserves worth a visit:
- Spring Creek Nature Area
- Trinity River Audubon Center
- Heard Natural History Museum
- River Legacy Nature Center
- John Bunker Sands Wetlands Center
Helpful links/apps to use while outside:
- Nature Hike Bingo
- All About Birds
- Merlin Bird ID app
- Plantsnap – Plant ID app
- Rockd – Geological ID app
- Skyview app
- Seek app by iNaturalist
- Fall Science/STEM Activities
9-12 Activities
- TSIA Prep
By using IXL over the break, students will be automatically entered into their Campus and District IXL Leaderboard Competition. The campus with the highest usage will receive the Traveling Trophy and will be featured on the District’s social media. - SAT & ACT Prep Checklist
Visit the public library
- Richardson Public Library:
- Fall Programs for Kids and Teens
- Saturday Nov. 22 – Intro to 3D Printing
- Dallas Public Library
Challenge Your Brain!
- NY Times Spelling Bee Puzzle
- NY Times Wordle Puzzle
- Play some chess at www.chess.com Go on a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt
Don’t Forget to Read!
Read at least 20 minutes each day
- Read eBooks in Sora
- Go to Classlink and read some Nat Geo Magazines, PebbleGO articles, or watch cool videos in Discovery Education
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