Tim Horton
How did a Canadian hockey player from humble beginnings with poor vision become a successful athlete and owner of a chain of restaurants? Tim Horton used the same character traits … Continue reading
Ice Hockey
Fast-paced, boisterous and always entertaining, ice hockey is an immensely popular sport around the world. Although the origins of this international game are uncertain, it is well-known that people have … Continue reading
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Rainbow Power
Rainbows arc across the skyline after a refreshing rain to brighten the days and splash the horizon with color. Rainbows powerfully evoke reactions from wonder and awe to joy and … Continue reading
Tiny Animals
Cute things come in small packages including miniature creatures found on continents and islands around the globe. Imagine a frog so tiny it can sit atop a grape—with room to … Continue reading
Santa’s Elves
Looking for something fun to pass the time while waiting for holiday celebrations? Gather family and friends for a quick round of the “Little People Game”. Elves, gnomes, pixies, fairies, … Continue reading
Eat Your Way Through Family History
One of the tastiest family traditions is passing on favorite recipes from one generation to the next. Food binds families across time and distance and recalls fond memories of holidays … Continue reading
Christmas Seals
The origin of the Christmas seal is an inspiration to youngsters everywhere and helps children understand how one simple idea put into action has lasting effects! This event happened over … Continue reading
Seahorses
When is a horse not a horse? When it’s a seahorse, of course! This unique creature of the open seas has body parts that match other animals—and not only a … Continue reading
Salmon
In late summer and early fall some animals sense the changing seasons and respond to nature’s alarm clock to preserve the life of their species. Among those animals are salmon … Continue reading
Sports: Facts & Opinions
Knowing the difference between fact and opinion will make smarter and more discerning consumers, debaters and users of information. Facts can be measured or proven, while opinions are those feelings … Continue reading