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Sonia Sotomayor
Watch a video about Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Web Links A Justice Like No OtherSonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Read this article from Time for Kids. What is the Supreme … Continue reading
Saving Success
Drive around Coin City and pick up coins and take them to the bank. Play the regular version to just get the right amount to the bank or play the advanced version to get the right amount with the target … Continue reading
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras celebrations take place on Fat Tuesday, but many hours prior to events are spent in elaborate preparation. Web Links History of Mardi GrasThe celebration of Mardi Gras or Carnival dates back thousands of years and traditionally takes place … Continue reading
Students Raise $18,000 for Jump Rope for Heart Fundraiser!
BENTONVILLE (KFSM) — Students from one Bentonville, AR elementary school jumped to the top spot in fundraising for the annual Jump Rope for Heart event. The American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart drive has taught children across the nation … Continue reading
Extreme Butterfly Facts
Largest Butterfly The largest butterfly in the world is the female Queen Alexandra Birdwing butterfly. It has a wingspan up to 12 1/2 inches (32 cm); the male is smaller than the female with a wingspan of about 8 inches … Continue reading
Earning Money
Young entrepreneur Mikaila, explains how she started her own company: Me & the Bees Lemonade: When I was just four, my family encouraged me to make a product for a Children’s business competition (the Acton Children’s Business Fair) and Austin … Continue reading
Killer Whales
This BBC documentary shows killer whales from both above and below the water’s surface. Web Links Active WildUnderwater footage shows killer whales playing while the site showing whale watching in Santa Cruz details killer whale facts including markings, size, habitat, … Continue reading
Inauguration Day 2017
To help inform discussions about the presidency and the inauguration, the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance has created a 35-page downloadable PDF called Our White House which includes articles about the event on January 20th, hands-on activities, discussion questions … Continue reading
Holiday Crafts
With some careful paper pleating, you can create a paper angel. Ask a parent to help you if you choose to use hot glue. Web Links 11 Christmas CraftsThe Artful Parent site has some clever arts and crafts ideas, all … Continue reading
The Greatest Gift
Heifer International empowers families to turn hunger and poverty into prosperity by giving them products and animals that bring new opportunities for success. Alton Brown explains how it works in this video. The site has a gift catalog and lots … Continue reading
