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Trivia
Dogs, cats and birds have often found a home in the White House.
There have also been some unique pets such as John Quincy Adams's pet alligator, Martin Van Buren's two tiger cubs, and...
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At one time, Valentine's Day was also the day to celebrate Groundhog Day!
Ever wonder why lace is associated with Valentine's Day? Seems the word comes from a Latin word, "laques" meaning "net." Get...
Black History Month
Dr. Carter G. Woodson organized a two-week period in February 1926 to highlight contributions of African Americans. In 1976, the month of February was established as Black History Month. The month of...
Groundhog Day is February 2nd. It's a time when people look to a groundhog to find out whether or not we will be having six more weeks of winter. The idea dates back hundreds of years when people looked to hibernating animals such as...
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Chinese New Year Factoids
Kung Hei Fat Choy!
That’s Happy New Year in Chinese. 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. The rooster is a symbol of confidence. Those born under this Chinese zodiac sign are said to...
Inauguration Day Facts!
Possible Interactive Notebook Activity by
Gail Skroback Hennessey
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DID YOU KNOW?
The First Inauguration Ceremony to be on television was in 1949, for President Harry S. Truman.
President...
The Giraffe
Possible Interactive Notebook Activity
by
Gail Skroback Hennessey
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In less than 30 years, the number of giraffes have drastically decreased by almost 40 percent....
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How to Say "Happy New Year" in Different Languages:
Bonne année (French)
Frohes neues Jahr (Germany)
Felice anno nuovo (Italian)
Gott nytt ar (Swedish)
Feliz año nuevo (Spanish...
I wanted to share this "In the News" story. Perhaps, you can find it of use with your students. If, not, at least it should bring a smile to your face!
There are therapy dogs, cats, rabbits, and even a miniature horse. Now, the San Francisco...
Click here for a free download of my Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Interactive Notebook Activity.
This year's tree was especially of interest to me because it came from a town near me and where I went to college . . . Oneonta, New York! ...