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Thank you Dr. King! Happy Birthday!!!
“Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “You really do have to say it all together to acknowledge the legacy of choices this man made during his lifetime. Hopefully through books or videos that have been shared, the kiddos get the gist of Dr. King’s dream for his family and mankind living in America in 1960’s and
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Everyone needs Kindness
Everyone needs kindness! There is an historical figure who knew that fact and practiced it his entire life. That would be John Chapman! But, you may know him as “Johnny Appleseed”. Country’s Kindness Background “Everyone needs kindness” was not a virtue during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s, when we became a new country. Well,
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One of the Thirty Species: Green Winged Cicada
One of the thirty species in Texas is the Green Winged Cicada. They are known either by male cicadas singing for their mates, the empty exuvia (shells), or adult bodies that are flying or found on the ground. The Product TEKS The activities are based on the TEKS: Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills One of
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Bear Stays Up Revisited
This “Nothing Like A Good Book” (NLAGB) post is for Karma Wilson’s Bear Stays Up for Christmas. It has wonderful illustrations by Jane Chapman. There is “Nothing-L-A-G-B” read aloud and how it makes you feel. “Bear Stays Up for Christmas” revisited is for my pleasure. 🙂 It is one of my favorite holiday books to share with
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“No School, but why?”
“No school, but why?”, the kiddos asked in unison. “Veterans Day” is the second Monday in the month of November. It is a national holiday. We recognize the men and women who have chosen to join the Armed Forces to defend and represent our country. In celebration of Veterans Day, this post and offer is
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May Day is Lei Day: Free Packet 1
May Day is Lei Day: Free Activities! “May Day is Lei Day” is a most beloved tradition of Hawaiian culture. I’m excited to have you join me in the celebration. In real life the festival is May 1st and 2nd, but here at the iceberg we will celebrate the wonderful things about our 50th state
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Gretchen, Lights, Cameras, Action!!
Gretchen, Lights, Cameras, Action!! Gretchen Groundhog it’s your Day! All eyes will be on you! We need to know what clothes to wear for the next six week. Only you can tell us! What’s your prediction? This “Nothing Like A Good Book” (NLAGB) post is for Abby Levine’s Gretchen Groundhog, It’s Your Day!. Nancy Cote is
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Sunshine or Clouds for Phil?
Will there be sunshine or clouds for Phil? Once again, it’s time to turn our attention to our favorite furry weather forecaster. Yep, our very special groundhog friend named Punxsutawney Phil. Where does Phil the Groundhog live? He lives in the state of Pennsylvania, which is one of the 50 states of the United States
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Comparing Dr. King’s childhood to my childhood
Comparing my childhood to Dr. Martin King’s childhood. Are they similar? In our initial class discussions of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, I found it hard, with some classes, to get pass just talking about the assassination. Then I realized I needed to provide opportunities for the kiddos to make deeper connections to him as a
