History in 3 Minutes Podcast

History in 3 Minutes Podcast

Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today, let’s take a look at “The Thirteen Original Colonies.” The 13 colonies became divided into what was called the Middle Colonies, the Southern Colonies, and the New England Colonies. The New England Colonies were founded primarily for religious beliefs. The other colonies were founded for […]

History in 3 Minutes Podcast

History in 3 Minutes Podcast

Hello everyone from “History in 3 Minutes Podcast.” Welcome back! Today, let’s take a look at “The Man Called Christopher Columbus.” He was born October 31, 1451 and died May 20, 1506. We want to specifically take a look at how his life was a preparation to discover America.  Christopher Columbus was once a little boy […]

‘9/11’ Word Search – Score 100%

‘9/11’ Word Search – Score 100%

I found this website called Newsweek which covers the 9/11 attack with a video for children. Here are a few learning activities you can use with it: 1 Journal Entry. Tell your child to write down their knowledge and thoughts about 9/11 in a journal entry format. 2 Discussion. Hold a discussion about September the […]

Read a Book Day

Read a Book Day

Yay! One of my favorite days is here. September 6th is national “Read a Book Day!” We are calling on all book lovers to grab a book they might enjoy and spend part of the day reading! It’s one of life’s simple pleasures. You can even start or join a book club where you will […]

Virtual Boundaries

Virtual Boundaries

Keep our kids safe! Our lives are made up of relationships with family members, colleagues, acquaintances, friends, and others. Every healthy relationship requires a set of boundaries. These include physical, emotional, behavioral and spiritual boundaries. Imagine an invisible line going from one person to another. There are best practices for online learning. We need to […]

Explore Your Child’s Options

Explore Your Child’s Options

Help your child be prepared for anything coming their way! Findsomethingnew.org is a website that highlights educational pathways, self-assessments, scholarships, and information about rising careers. It also provides a directory of services like childcare and food assistance. The Interest Assessment shows results for six unique career paths: Realistic (hands-on, building) Investigative (intellectual activities, problem solving) […]

What is Coronavirus?

What is coronavirus? The CDC has defined it as “common human coronaviruses, including types 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1, usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold”. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidelines to prevent illness and keep people as healthy as possible. Why are some people […]