Media Literacy: Cause and Effect
Using bold letters and very few words headlines capture the “effect” of events in the news. To understand what happened, you have to “read all about it!” The article contains … Continue reading
Free Fun
Short on cash but tall on imagination? Put your thinking to work and create some “fun for free” by using things found around your home and neighborhood. Have socks without … Continue reading
Elephant Shrew
Ever heard of an elephant that weighs only one ounce and measures less than five inches in length? Not likely! But a certain short-eared mammal with a long snout resembling … Continue reading
Holiday High-rise
The holidays are a perfect time to compare cultures and traditions. Students will enjoy learning about the similarities and differences of celebrations including Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas. An invitation to … Continue reading
Media Literacy: Who, What, Where, When
Learning how to “read the news” develops media literacy in young readers. Journalists make this easier by following a formula that answers who, what, when, where, and how to develop … Continue reading
Goal Setting
Saving for a special purchase—or setting targets for personal improvement—can seem daunting! But breaking bigger goals into smaller steps helps children learn a process for time and money management. In … Continue reading
Thank You, Charles Schulz
The United States Postal Service’s newest “forever” stamp honors one of America’s most beloved cartoonists, Charles Schulz, creator of the famous Peanuts characters. Big dreams start small and Charles knew … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Around the World
Showing gratitude for a successful harvest to put for on the table is not just an American custom. For thousands of years hundreds of cultures have expressed appreciation for that … Continue reading
Skunks Tell All
If you could talk to a skunk, what might you say? You’d likely want to know about its powerful—and stinky—secret weapon! But there’s much more to learn about this colorful … Continue reading
Media Literacy
“Extra! Extra! Calling all fairy tale characters! Expert help needed to explain what’s real and what’s make believe!” In this age of technology, learning to identify actual information from “fake” … Continue reading