Halloween Gifts

Halloween Gifts

Boo! It’s almost time to – buy Halloween books, like Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures, and watch scary Halloween movies like “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown“! Homeschoolers/Educators/Parents: Sketch/color an illustration. Theme: spooky.  Read/listen to the audiobook story called “Seven Ravens” in Learning to Read: Fairy Tale Adventures  (Kindle/Audiobook/Paperback). Put these words in alphabetical […]

Hurricane Ian – Be Prepared

Hurricane Ian – Be Prepared

Hurricane Ian has made landfall. Millions are without power in Florida. It is now a tropical storm which is moving on to other states. What we are to expect? While FEMA has food and water supplies to help assist those after the hurricane, it’s important to have supplies ready in case you can’t leave your home. […]

Albert Pujols Hits 700th Home Run

Albert Pujols Hits 700th Home Run

Congratulations to Albert Pujols for hitting his 700th home run. Baseball gained another fourth player in major league history to hit 700 home runs. Did you know – Albert Pujols is the first from the Dominican Republic to reach that mark He’s the first Latino member of the 700 club A short time ago, Pujols […]

Hobbit Day

Hobbit Day

Happy Hobbit Day! What exactly is a hobbit, you may ask? A hobbit is a member of an imaginary race similar to humans, of a small size, and with hairy feet in stories by J.R.R. Tolkien. Here is a free audiobook of The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings). Did you know? September 22 is […]

Read a Book Day

Read a Book Day

Happy “Read a Book Day”! It is from books that we learn some of the most important lessons in life. For instance, doctors, lawyers, plumbers, electrical engineers, teachers, public relations directors, IT professionals, police, and others all have learned more about their jobs by reading a book. Celebrate today by reading from the book of […]

Native American Dugout Canoe

Native American Dugout Canoe

This dugout canoe was found on the banks of the Red River! It dates to the 14th Century! At 34 feet in length, it is the largest Native American canoe ever discovered in Louisiana! Did you know? The dugout canoe was made from the hollowed-out logs of large trees Larto Lake is connected to the […]

Be a Kid Day

Be a Kid Day

Celebrate Be a Kid Day! Why? Kids know how to have FUN!!!! Here are a few suggestions – Eat your favorite ice cream Find an ice cream truck Have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, grilled cheese sandwich, macaroni and cheese, fruit snacks, or cotton candy Play video games Go to Chuck E. Cheese Go […]

Jack and the Beanstalk Maze Game

Jack and the Beanstalk Maze Game

Why is Jack the hero in the story of Jack and the Beanstalk? It’s because he made the best choice or best tradeoff. The moral of this story is to take advantage of the opportunities that life gives you. Jack took a huge risk when he exchanged the cow for the magic beans. When we […]

Summer Wordsearch

Summer Wordsearch

Summer officially kicks off in the Northern Hemisphere Tuesday (June 21st), making it the longest day of the year. During the June solstice (or summer solstice), the sun reaches its highest and northernmost points in the sky. Summertime brings warmth and more time for children to romp around their neighborhoods and just enjoy the great […]

Happy World Oceans Day

Happy World Oceans Day

Hundreds of events are planned around the world to commemorate World Oceans Day. Talks, happy hours, film screenings, beach cleanups, and other events are among them. Find a World Oceans Day event near you (such as below) and join your fellow ocean lovers to get inspired. Here are a few more ideas – Fish craft […]