Frost
Winter is a perfect time to observe changing weather patterns. In this issue students will learn how frost forms and conduct a simple experiment to create their own icy surface … Continue reading
Championship Training
It’s never too early to begin developing healthy fitness habits and learning the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. After reading about champion Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno, young … Continue reading
The State of You
The President’s annual State of the Union address informs the citizens of the world about the health of the United States over the past year. Connecting this to a personal … Continue reading
Vitamin C
Learning about good nutrition and food choices creates healthy lifelong habits. Children will discover the importance of Vitamin C—where to find it, which foods contain lots of it, and what … Continue reading
100 Years of Scouting
Scouting celebrates its 100 year anniversary in 2010. This issue explores the history of the Boy Scouts—how and where it began, its introduction into the United States, what it’s about, … Continue reading
The Heart: Your Treasure Chest
Hearts are everywhere for Valentine’s Day—a perfect time to learn more about this vital organ in the human body. Young readers will participate in activities to check their heart rate, … Continue reading
Holi: India’s Festival of Color
Children love holidays and traditions. Learning about the celebrations and festivals of other countries is one fun and interesting way to build bridges between cultures. Holi, also called the “Festival … Continue reading
Paddy O’Brien’s Potato Patch
Patty O’Brien is a friendly leprechaun who loves gardening and harvesting her tubers. What’s a tuber? What’s in a potato that good for you? Which president first served french fries … Continue reading
The Bunny Buddies’ Burrow Bungle
This Bunny Buddies’ page is designed to be completed with a partner. An array of activities with a springtime theme engages young learners in reading, art, spelling and problem solving … Continue reading
Tom Sawyer
This issue is devoted to a literary classic The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Samuel Clemens also knows as Mark Twain. Written over 125 years ago, this timeless tale of … Continue reading