Homeless
Understanding the challenges different families face helps develop compassion in our students, and developing compassion makes a stronger society where civic duty, responsibility and kindness are habits of practice. Being … Continue reading
Happy Cinco de Mayo, Chihuahua Style
Some say the chihuahua is the only dog native to North America. Learn more about chihuahuas and Cinco de Mayo traditions and give your class a lesson with festive language … Continue reading
Limericks
Sharpen your pencils and put your clown hat—it’s time to exercise your funny bones with some limerick writing. Limericks are a special kind of poetry popularized by a man named … Continue reading
World Trade
Did you know when you bite into a chocolate bar you are really taking a trip around the world? The ingredients to make that delightful confection, and many other kinds … Continue reading
Orca Opera
Tap into your child’s creative side with this unique issue that uses singing for learning. The “Orca Opera” describes nature’s largest mammal to the tune of a familiar song. Discover … Continue reading
Take Fab Photos
Grab your camera or digital device and get ready to photograph the world around you. Budding photojournalists will improve the art and craft of taking pictures using this issue as … Continue reading
Clay Play
Wonder what to do with old newspapers? Turn them into pieces of art! Recycling newspaper into projects teaches youngsters a double lesson: what’s good for the environment can also make … Continue reading
Toon Time
Be an artist! Draw cartoon characters! Be creative! Develop new creatures! Be inventive! Use words to turn drawings into comic strips! Learn tricks and techniques professionals use to make their … Continue reading
Clown Fitness and Fun
Imagine a clown for a P.E. teacher! You’d laugh and get fit at the same time! And why not? Clowns are acrobats who work hard to stay in shape so … Continue reading
It’s Show Time
Kids are natural born actors and creating a stage show from beginning to end is a great way to practice and apply reading and writing skills. More importantly, it helps … Continue reading