The Great Skateboard Debate
Debating skills, like the ability to read and write well, can be taught and practiced following a process. Learning to present an opinion with valid reasoning and persuasive logic is … Continue reading
Shining Gift Mystery
Kids love solving puzzles and mysteries! This Mystery Page invites students to be detectives and use clues to solve a classroom mystery with engaging activities and puzzles including spelling games, … Continue reading
Water Safety
Who doesn’t love to splash in swimming pools, lakes, rivers and streams on hot summer days? We all do! So it’s very important that we remember the importance of water … Continue reading
What Is Credit?
It’s never too soon for children to learn how to manage money wisely. This issue provides real world examples of borrowing, interest, buying on credit and young entrepreneurs who’ve learned … Continue reading
Love the Skin You’re In
Have you ever thought of saying “thank you” to your skin? How about “I love you!” Skin deserves our appreciation for covering every part of our body and keeping us … Continue reading
Diwali
India’s Festival of Lights—Diwali—is celebrated and explained in this issue. Students will learn about the rich traditions of one of the world’s oldest cultures. Explained through the writings of children, … Continue reading
Cats
One of the most popular pets, cats handle just about any situation with skill and grace. No wonder they are said to have nine lives. Cats keep your yard free … Continue reading
Tricky Treats
Take advantage of the Halloween holiday to remind youngsters about healthy teeth habits. In this issue, students learn how cavities form when bacteria and glucose form acid and make holes … Continue reading
Humans Are Hairy
Did you know hair and nails are both types of skin? This issue explores a most common characteristic of all cultures and races and emphasizes the biological diversity of life. … Continue reading
Gravity
Gravity keeps everything on earth grounded. It’s the reason objects fall downward instead of upward or sideways, and why a ball thrown high in the air will only rise so … Continue reading