“Leap year comes one year in four, and February has one day more.” February 29, also known as Leap Day, is an extra day that we get to enjoy this month. So let’s make good use of it! What is … Read More
Presidents.website is a new online resource for presidential history. They have information on every president and presidential election in history including facts, documents, videos, and links to presidential resources across the internet. (Much of the info comes from UCSB’s American … Read More
Do you know what the abbreviations “i.e.” and “e.g.” stand for? Do you ever have trouble remembering when to use one versus the other? Here’s a WikiHow page that explains the differences really well: http://www.wikihow.com/Use-%22i.e.%22-Versus-%22e.g.%22 It even includes an i.e. and … Read More
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Its purpose is to increase dental awareness and stress the importance of regular dental care. Good dental habits begun at an early age will ensure many years of bright smiles. Maybe your parents … Read More
Here are a few Social Studies lesson plans from a Graduate student at SUNY Plattsburgh, for Grades 7 through 12. Massachusetts Bay Colony Lesson Plan – Students will answer the six Journalistic Questions (who, what, where, when, and why is … Read More
This brain teaser is more than 100 years old, but it just recently went viral on social media: (click here to enlarge) What do you see – a rabbit? or a duck? Some see a rabbit and others see a … Read More
How would you like to make glow-in-the-dark slime or exploding chocolate? Find out how to perform these and other “STEAMtastic” activities in your own home! http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/blackmountain/howto Fun for kids of all ages, courtesy of Paradise Valley Community College. Note: The … Read More
It’s going to be a busy weekend since February 14 is Valentine’s Day (and Arizona Statehood Day), and February 15 is Presidents Day in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s and George Washington’s birthdays. … Read More
February 11 is Make a New Friend Day. February 12 is Kindness Awareness Day. And next week (Feb 14-20) is Random Acts of Kindness Week! Each year The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation organizes a week-long celebration encouraging people around … Read More
Tuesday, February 9th is National Pizza Day! It’s also Pancake Day. And National Bagel Day. Let’s not forget Fat Tuesday “Mardi Gras” is also today. It’s the French Catholic tradition of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting … Read More
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