AMAZING TURKEY FACTS!
November is Thanksgiving time and most of us will be celebrating with a turkey dinner. Did you know that the Native Americans were raising turkey as far back as 1000 A.D.? Did you know that the Aztecs of...
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In 2015, Diwali (or Deepavali) begins on November 11th and lasts for 5 days. This is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the country of India!
Deepavali means "...
King Tut Day (yes there really is such a day on the calendar!) is celebrated every November 4th. It was on November 4, 1922, that Howard Carter uncovered the tomb of Tutankhamun!
In the News: On Wednesday, November 4, 2015,...
Amazing Pumpkin Facts!
1. Pumpkins are thought to have originated in Central America, specifically Mexico. Some seeds found date back to 5500 B.C.
2. Top pumpkin growers are U.S. farmers, growing more than 1.5 billion each year.
3. The word...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Although highlighted in this month, anti-bullying awareness should be practiced every day of the year. If you SEE bullying taking place, SPEAK UP!
Check out this short video at the Cartoon Network...
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th. It was originally established, in 1969, as Hispanic Heritage Week, by President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988, it became a month long celebration. Learn some of the contributions made by Hispanic...
The migration has begun.
Each September, Monarch butterflies begin a 3000-mile journey, of about three months, from Canada and the United States to their destination—Mexico. Sadly, the monarch butterfly numbers are diminishing. Just 15 years...
A new school year is beginning. My view is that teachers need to always have kids on task! Checking homework in the beginning of class,doing clerical stuff? Finish your lesson with a few minutes to spare? What to do? I am...
It's a new school year and I'd like to share one thought: Focus on the positive!
As a classroom teacher for 33 years, I know that there are days when this thought is difficult at best to accomplish, but it really is something to keep in mind,...
Wanted to share: Perhaps, you may find this a great "Picture, This" activity!
What do you see? If you think this looks like a cuddly bunny, that's what this marine slug has been nicknamed. The adorable slug, the Jorunna parva, is found in the...