Warning: This article contains spoilers for 20 Stephen King book endings. Proceed with caution. Few writers are as prolific as Stephen King. America’s own Master of Horror has been delighting his Constant Readers ever since he burst onto the scene with Carrie in 1974. King’s body of work can be divided into a few distinct eras depending on which fan you ask. One thing Constant Readers can all agree on, though, is that Stephen King book endings can be a little…hit or miss. Okay, a lot hit or miss. Reading Stephen King is how I learned what, exactly a deus ex machina ending is. Many King novels and stories suffer from these “God from the machine” endings, in which some...
Common and Proper Noun Worksheets (Say BYE-BYE to boring!) I cannot wait to tell you about the BEST and most ENGAGING common and proper noun worksheets ever! Teaching the difference between a common and proper noun is so dang important – yet practicing this topic can be… well…. really boring. But don’t worry, my common and proper noun color by number worksheets are going to ROCK YOUR SOCKS. Yep, color by numbers are going to add a boatload of fun to your grammar lessons. Keep reading to learn all about the BEST common and proper noun worksheets. Don’t forget to scroll to the bottom to snag your FREE color by number reading comprehension worksheet! What are common and proper nouns?...
Parental perspective on summer time, screen time, and making up time. GUEST COLUMN | by Niyoka McCoy As we steadily approach another school year, I am reminded of the day my daughter finished preschool. It was my first graduation as a parent, and I couldn’t have been prouder. I also couldn’t help but think about what was to come – in kindergarten, and in those long summer months before classes began again. My daughter had built up all this great momentum in preschool, and I couldn’t help but worry about how best to maintain it. I wanted nothing more than for her to hit the ground running in September. I soon realized that if that was going to happen, it...
Knowing how the brain functions can be useful if you’ve ever tried to convince someone of something but were met with utter resistance. Our bodies’ thoughts and reactions are produced by the billions of neurons that make up our brains. These natural responses are largely shaped by our upbringing and the culture in which we live. These reactions are extremely difficult to alter, and as we age, they grow more rigid. When it comes to influencing someone’s thoughts, psychology is important. We are able to control people’s perceptions thanks to psychological tactics. Here, we examine how psychology affects someone’s thinking and how we may apply these concepts to our daily lives Why We Think What We Think Everyone carries...
Veterans Day is an important holiday that all Americans should celebrate. It is a day to honor the men and women who have served in our military and to remember the sacrifices that they have made for our country. Helping 3rd graders comprehend Veterans Day is a great way to help them learn more about our history and appreciate the freedoms we enjoy today. What Do 3rd Graders Need to Know About Veterans Day? Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States that falls on November 11th. It is a day to remember all of the men and women who have served in our country’s military, both past, and present. Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the...
