Columbus Day 2024

Columbus Day 2024

What is Columbus Day? Let’s review history today. Christopher Columbus is an early Italian explorer that discovered America for Spain in 1492. Did you know? Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States Columbus Day celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492 This day also helps […]

Hurricane Relief

Hurricane Relief

Over 3.3 million people are without power as recovery operations begin on Florida’s West Coast. Below are multiple resources you can use for local assistance: Disaster Legal Hotline is open to assist and refer callers. The number is 833-514-2940 Samaritan’s Purse hotline: 1-833-747-1234 Free Assistance for homeowners affected by the disaster. Volunteers may be able […]

Constitution Day Wordsearch

Constitution Day Wordsearch

The U.S. Constitution was written to guarantee certain basic rights for its citizens. It established America’s national government. It is the law of the land. Each September 17th we commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. Did you know? One purpose of the Constitution is to limit the power […]

9/11 Wordsearch

9/11 Wordsearch

Let’s honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. Remember the story of the September 11, 2001, attacks against America. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum tells the story through media, narratives, and artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope. Activities your child can do at home include – A letter with […]

Flowers can be so beautiful!

Flowers can be so beautiful!

Flowers can be so beautiful! Calling all nature lovers to enjoy flower stories! Flowers  – (all flowers courtesy of Joseph Forbush photography) beautiful puts a smile on my face smell good help us to be creative help us to relax comfort us romantic the best in nature used for weddings, funerals, decorations sometimes edible Parents-Educators-Homeschoolers: […]

Try Homeschooling

Try Homeschooling

Do not be afraid. Try homeschooling today! You can do just as great a job as a teacher with 30+ students. You can give your child one-on-one attention and redirection. Your child will excel with you guiding them. There are many different and successful ways to homeschool. Trust your instincts! You are your child’s best […]

Black Monday again?

Black Monday again?

Money. Money. Money. It seems like we are again experiencing another ‘Black Monday”. Or is the sky falling? Which is it? Let’s look at past and present indicators – Black Monday refers to the stock market crash that occurred on October 19, 1987, and on other Mondays That’s when the DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average) lost […]

Overcome Illiteracy

Overcome Illiteracy

There is a growing problem of children and adults in America who cannot read a newspaper article. It is estimated that 68% of America’s fourth graders do not read proficiently. One out of six children who do not read at age level by the end of third grade will likely not graduate from high school. […]

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July! Do you know what the stars and stripes represent? STARS & STRIPES The 50 stars on the flag represent the 50 states of the United States of America. The 13 stripes represent the 13 British colonies that declared independence from the kingdom of Great Britain. The 13 British colonies became the […]

Happy Canada Day word scramble

Happy Canada Day word scramble

Happy Canada Day! Canada Day Word Scramble Instructions: Unscramble the Canada Day words below. Adacan       __________ Ulyj             __________ Worksfier     __________ Riotspa        __________ Agfl             __________ Aplem          __________ Fela              __________ tainsmount    __________ Word Bank:  mountains, flag, maple, July, patriots, fireworks, leaf, Canada Homeschoolers-Educators-Parents: sketch/color an illustration. Theme: culture. Read the first story in […]