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Do you like peanut butter? Do your kiddies? Let me see. Hmmmm…. If I recall correctly, I have heard that dogs, cats, rats, mice, chipmunks, birds, bugs, raccoons, squirrels, and even bears love to eat peanut butter! Now while you won’t catch the bears eating peanut butter in this exciting Goldilocks and the Three Bears […]
Check out this REGISTER TO VOTE Link here! It’s never been easier to register to vote, to sign up to receive election reminders and to apply for an absentee ballot. The sections on the USA Gov. site include: Register to Vote Video: Guide for the New Voter Video: Guide for Checking Your Registration Who Can […]
Let’s have fun with this free online word search based on the story, “Constitution Day” If you want to read more you can go to Constitution Center. 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. Each time you […]
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Great Awakening”? Pronounced: /ɡrāt/ /əˈwāk(ə)niNG/ During the 1700’s in America, this movement emphasized faith in God. Individuals were encouraged to follow the dictates of their own conscience. Traditions were challenged. Great Awakening
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “John Locke”? Pronounced: {jän} {läk} An English philosopher (1632-1704) who wrote Treatises of Government. He believed everyone was born with natural rights such as life, liberty and property. He supported the contract theory of government. John Locke
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Clouds”? Pronounced: {klawdz} Clouds are made up of a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground. Are you a sky watcher? Do you like to look at the clouds? The different weather patterns […]
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Indentured Servant?” Pronounced: [ inˈden(t)SHər ] [ sərvənt] Many poor Europeans bought passage to the American colonies by agreeing to work as a servant for four or more years. They also received free food, clothing, and shelter. Indentured Servant
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Proprietary Colony?” Pronounced: [ pruh·prai·uh·teh·ree ] [ käl-ə-nē ] This usually referred to a colony in North America in the 1600’s owned by an individual. The individual could govern it any way he wanted in terms of appointing officials, coining money, […]
Audiobooks are great! The audiobook, Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales, will be available soon! Audiobooks have been used with second-language learners, learning-disabled students, and struggling readers or non readers. Most audiobooks have proven successful in helping these students to access literature and enjoy books. Many are finding out though they are also useful with […]
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “William Penn?” Pronounced: [ wil-yuh m ] [ pen ] He was an English Quaker who established the colony of Pennsylvania. King Charles II gave him permission to create the colony south of New York. William Penn
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