George Washington

George Washington

Happy Freedom Day! Freedom can mean so many different things to so many different people. One person though that comes to mind is that of George Washington. He could have easily won a third term as president, but declined as he wanted to go back to his life as a private citizen. We know he […]

Fourth of July wordsearch

Fourth of July wordsearch

Happy 4th of July everyone!  Do something absolutely fun to celebrate America’s Independence!  Eat, play, sing, dance, watch something, honor, play our word search game, and just enjoy! But first, just a little history lesson below about our freedoms – Each section in the Declaration of Independence explains why it had the right to declare […]

Beat summer reading loss the fun way

Beat summer reading loss the fun way

Schools out, vacations started, and no more homework! Right? Let’s tackle loss of reading skills with fun reading during the summertime. We all know the same old story…When school’s out for summer, kids don’t stay at the same level of proficiency in subjects like reading and spelling. Due to a phenomenon known as summer learning […]

Remember D-Day

Remember D-Day

Remember D-Day – June 6th. The Battle of Normandy, in France, occurred in June 1944 during World War II. Have you ever visited Western Europe? Did you know? The fight, codenamed Operation Overlord, began on D-Day, June 6, 1944 On this day, 156,000 American, British, and Canadian troops landed on five beaches along a 50-mile […]

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo

Happy Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May!  Hurray for the Battle of Puebla which led to Mexico’s independence. One fun way to celebrate this special day is to watch the movie “Coco“. The movie “Coco” celebrates Mexican folklore with a fantastic visit to the Land of the Dead. The film’s hero, twelve-year old Miguel […]

Earth Day

Earth Day

Have fun with this free word search called “Earth Day”. This earth is our place to live, love, work, and play. Let’s take better care of it. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Earth Day ideas: […]

Super Mario Brothers

Super Mario Brothers

Ever go to the movies? Everyone loves the Mario Brothers! Right?  If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out! Adventure, fun, and family friendly entertainment. Great animation with outstanding voice actors and actresses to boot! Stars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Release Date: 2023-04-07 A Brooklyn Plumber named Mario, […]

Easter 2023 Wordsearch

Easter 2023 Wordsearch

Happy Easter! We send you our wishes for a special Easter of happiness all day long. Enjoy this word search called “Happy Easter” Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, the words are […]

Silver

Silver

What is silver? Silver is a metal that was sometimes used in trading during the Great Depression. Let’s listen to that fun Christmas song called “Silver and Gold” sung by Burl Ives. Did you know – Silver’s chemical symbol on the Periodic Table of Elements is Ag Ag comes from argentum, the Latin word for […]

Kings and queens

Kings and queens

Remember the time of kings and queens? There were good monarchs and bad ones. Let’s delve back into history for a few moments while examining life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. “In 1685, James became the next king. Then William and Mary overthrew King James. The Glorious Revolution had begun. William III and Mary […]