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June 19 is marked Juneteenth

The Juneteenth Song is about the celebration of freedom. It highlights the moment when the last enslaved African Americans learned about their freedom and independence.

Here is a song from Gracies Corner TV
https://safeshare.tv/x/vMR11wbKrmg #

Juneteenth Song | An Original Song by Grac... - SafeShare The Juneteenth Song is about the celebration of freedom. It highlights the moment when the last enslaved African Americans learned about their freedom and independence. For free learning activities and Gracie's Corner merch, visit www.GraciesCornerTV.com. Songs are available on all streaming platfor...

The summer screen time battle is REAL.

Here's a framework that actually works:
ACTIVE screen time: Educational content, creative tools, coding, video calls with family

PASSIVE screen time: Endless scrolling, autoplay videos, gaming marathons The goal isn't ZERO screens, it's PURPOSEFUL screens.

ZUNI Learning Tree is designed for active, purposeful screen time your whole family will feel good about.
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Midweek reminder for every family in our community

Learning doesn't require a classroom. It happens at the farmer's market (math, science, economics). In the car (conversations, audiobooks, questions). In the kitchen (chemistry, measurements, culture). In the backyard (biology, observation, wonder).

You are your child's most powerful learning environment.
And ZUNI Learning Tree is always in your pocket when you need resources.

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Summer STEM challenge

Can your student build a working marble run using only cardboard tubes and tape? This is physics. Engineering. Problem-solving. Creative thinking.
And it costs about $0.

This summer, ZUNI Learning Tree is sharing weekly STEM challenges for K-12 learners. Follow along and tag us in your builds!

Explore STEM OERs: zunilearningtree.com

Parent Summer Prep

5 things to set up BEFORE school is out:
1. Create a summer learning schedule (just 30-45 min/day)

2. Visit your public library and get a summer reading card

3. Set a summer "no screens until learning" rule

4. Identify 2-3 topics your child is curious about

5. Log into ZUNI Learning Tree and bookmark resources for those topics.
A little prep now = a LOT less summer struggle.

National Flag Day happens each year on June 14 to honor Old Glory and commemorate the adoption of the United States flag on June 14, 1777. The holiday is a day that Americans show respect for the U.S. Flag and what it represents.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-flag-day-june-14

The classroom is strongest when it reflects the world.

This month, celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, and diverse learners, has reminded us that education is about MORE than content. It's about connection, Context, and culture.

ZUNI Learning Tree curates resources that represent every learner, because every student deserves to see themselves in what they're learning.

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Shoutout to every PE teacher who has NEVER gotten enough credit. Physical education isn't "just gym." It teaches: Teamwork, Resilience, Goal-setting, Healthy habits that last a lifetime.

This May, we celebrate PE teachers as the whole-child educators they are. Share this with a PE teacher who deserves recognition!

Fitness resources for K-12: fns.usda.gov/blastoff

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The myth: "Free resources are lower quality."

The reality: Some of the BEST educational content in the world is free. Open Educational Resources (OERs) are peer-reviewed, curriculum-aligned, and teacher-tested, and they're available to every student, everywhere.

ZUNI Learning Tree exists to be your FREE, curated guide through the best of OERs so you don't waste time digging.
Quality education shouldn't cost a fortune.

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¿Hablas español?

With over 41 million Spanish speakers in the US, bilingual education isn't just culturally valuable; it's a competitive advantage for every student.

This month, we're celebrating bilingual learning with FREE English/Spanish resources tied to real cultural history.

Bilingual Cinco de Mayo Quest Cards: teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-5-de-Mayo-QUEST-CARDS

For more multilingual resources: zunilearningtree.com