The Four Olds

The Four Olds

Remember the “Four Olds” in China?  The “Four Olds” campaign began on August 19, 1956, in Beijing during the Cultural Revolution. The idea was to abolish: Old Customs  –  Old Culture  –  Old Habits  –  Old Ideas The first things to change were the names of streets, landmarks, and stores. Chinese architecture was destroyed, classical […]

Score 100% on ‘Stonehedge” Word Search

Ready for the longest day of the year? You can learn more about the upcoming June 21st summer solstice celebration. Let’s have fun with this free online word search called, “Stonehedge.” Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word […]

Who Owns Your Words?

There are two threats in present-day America to our right to “freedom of speech.” Number one is the practice of saying someone has the right to own someone else’s words. Number two is the practice of trying to shut down someone that disagrees with someone else’s opinion. Everyone owns their own words. Everyone has the […]