Follow the penguins to success

Follow the penguins to success

Try homeschooling today! Follow the penguins šŸ§! They choose a path and trust their instincts. Trust your instincts! You are your childā€™s best teacher!!! I know. I am a teacher, former homeschooler, and childrenā€™s book author. (Photos courtesy of josephforbushphotography.com) Homeschooling is a fantastic way to help your child develop critical thinking skills, learn how […]

Black Monday again?

Black Monday again?

Money. Money. Money. It seems like we are again experiencing another ‘Black Monday”. Or is the sky falling? Which is it? Let’s look at past and present indicators – Black Monday refers to theĀ stock market crash that occurred on October 19, 1987, and on other Mondays That’s when the DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) lost […]

Earth Day Wordsearch

Earth Day Wordsearch

Letā€™s have fun with this free word search based on the celebration of “Earth Dayā€.Ā Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Earth Day highlights: Environmental cleanup Grow plants Recycle Protect species from going extinct Word Search Instructions: […]

Pet Day

Pet Day

Who doesnā€™t want a little kiss from their best furry friend on National Pet Day? Meow! Bark! Ways to celebrate ā€“ Snuggle up together and watch ā€œLady & the Trampā€ or ā€œThe Cat from Outer Spaceā€ orā€¦ Watch the animated series called Star Wars Rebels and look for theĀ Loth Cats Go for a walk together […]

I would live…

I would live…

The sentence starter is an effective writing strategy. Sentence starters help your child focus, organize their thoughts, and be more creative. Use this strategy to help develop that creative genius you know your child possesses! Sentence starters also help students describe facts, make predictions, compare and contrast, state an opinion, and clarify or paraphrase information. […]

Paczki wordsearch

Paczki wordsearch

Enjoy fairy tale stories of yummy desserts! Pączki have been made in PolandĀ since the Middle Ages. Traditional pączki are made from rich dough containing eggs, fats, sugar, and yeast. Real paczki dough looks yellow. Pączki Day is also called ‘Fat Tuesday’ because it is just before Ash Wednesday. Enjoy this fun word search called ā€œPączki […]

Groundhog Day wordsearch

Groundhog Day wordsearch

Did anyone see their favorite groundhog on Groundhog Day? Well, itā€™s just as you might have guessed! If Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow in the morning, we say goodbye to winter. If Phil does see his shadow, we have six more weeks of winter. The first mention of Groundhog Day came inĀ 1886 in […]

Michigan wins national championship

Michigan wins national championship

Go Wolverines! The Wolverines (34-13) sealed their first national title since 1997. What a feat! Did you know? Corum scored the winning touchdown in overtime to beat Alabama in the Rose Bowl semifinal Michigan knocked offĀ WashingtonĀ 34-13 to win its first national championship in 26 years The Wolverines set the tone with a picture-perfect opening drive, […]

New Year 2024 Crossword

New Year 2024 Crossword

Happy New Year! Enjoy this crossword called ā€œHappy New Yearā€ inspired by Cinderella in ā€œLearning to Read: Favorite Fairy Talesā€.Ā Crosswords help develop spelling skills, improve vocabulary, learn interesting new facts, and enhance your critical thinking skills. Crossword puzzles are complex word puzzles that are enjoyable, relaxing, and fun. Crossword Instructions: Tap or click the square […]

12 days of Christmas

12 days of Christmas

What are the 12 days of Christmas? Some people think itā€™s the time during the Christmas period from the birth of Jesus to the coming of the Magi (the Three Wise Men). Others believe the partridge in a pear tree represents Jesus, the Son of God, whose birthday we celebrate on the first day of […]