Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales Audiobook is now available! Embark on a magical journey by learning how to read with your favorite fairy tales. Spend time with princesses and ogres, help Cinderella go to the ball, run with Hansel and Gretel as they escape from the wicked witch, and more. Give your child the […]
New Word of the Day – “Labor Day”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Labor Day”? Pronounced: /lā-bər / /dā/ A federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the power of collective action by laborers. Labor Day
New Word of the Day – “Customs Duties”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Customs Duties”? Pronounced: /ˈkəstəmz/ /d(y)o͞odē/ Taxes on imports and exports by the customs authorities of a country. These duties raise state revenue and protect domestic industries from predatory competitors from abroad. Customs Duties
New Word of the Day – “Great Awakening”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Great Awakening”? Pronounced: /ɡrāt/ /əˈwāk(ə)niNG/ During the 1700’s in America, this movement emphasized faith in God. Individuals were encouraged to follow the dictates of their own conscience. Traditions were challenged. Great Awakening
Creative Adventure for Your Kids
Looking for creative adventure for your kiddos? The website, FarFarAwayNews.com, under the video section shares episodes from the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel. Build your child’s oral presentation skills. After your child is done viewing each episode, ask your child to share a snippet with you. Here is an excerpt, “Luke Skywalker, a young farm […]
New Word of the Day – “John Locke”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “John Locke”? Pronounced: {jän} {läk} An English philosopher (1632-1704) who wrote Treatises of Government. He believed everyone was born with natural rights such as life, liberty and property. He supported the contract theory of government. John Locke
New Word of the Day – Calf
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Calf”? Pronounced: {kaf} A young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull in its first year. As a baby, it is called a calf. A calf will weigh approximately 60 to 100 pounds at birth. Within an hour of birth, […]
New Word of the Day – “Clouds”
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day, which is “Clouds”? Pronounced: {klawdz} Clouds are made up of a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground. Are you a sky watcher? Do you like to look at the clouds? The different weather patterns […]
New Word of the Day – Slave Codes
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Slave Codes?” Pronounced: [slāv] [kōds] A set of laws that regulated slavery and defined the relationship between slaves and free people. Slave Codes
New Word of the Day – Triangular Trade
Do you know the definition for the New Word of the Day which is, “Triangular Trade?” Pronounced: [trīˈaNG ɡyə lər] [ treid] Exchanges of goods between Great Britain, Africa and British colonies in North America. This included slaves, cash crops, and manufactured goods Triangular Trade
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