I love the book, The Snowy Day! It’s a must-read during the winter months. If you are looking for an activity to go along with this book, you’ll have to check out this Snowy Day Sequence Activity! One reading comprehension skill that is important to work on with young children is to sequence the events in a story. Sequencing is simply putting events, ideas, and objects in a logical order. It involves understanding the order in which something occurs. For this activity, students will put 8 sequence cards in order that match the order of the story. After reading The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keat, discuss the sequence of events with your students. I recommend having the kids practice...
The lineup for the 2023 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival arrived Tuesday, and with headliners Bad Bunny, Blackpink and Frank Ocean at the top of the bill it’s clear the global drift of Coachella in recent years is here to stay. Puerto Rican rapper-singer Bad Bunny, whose “Un Verano Sin Ti” held No. 1 on the Billboard charts for 13 weeks and was the top-selling album of 2022, becomes the first Latin artist to headline at Coachella when he plays both Fridays in April. K-pop girl group Blackpink, who in 2019 packed the Sahara Tent at Coachella when they became the first K-pop to play the festival, now return as the first K-pop headliners. They play...
Bookshark Homeschool Curriculum is a comprehensive literature-based program that provides parents with all the resources they need to create a successful homeschool experience. This secular curriculum is designed to help children learn in an engaging and effective way, using books instead of textbooks. This review will provide an in-depth look at the features, benefits, and drawbacks of Bookshark’s curriculum so that parents can make an informed decision about this homeschooling option. Let’s take a closer look at the curriculum below. Affiliate links are used on this website. What is the Bookshark Curriculum? Bookshark is a secular, mailable, book-based homeschooling curriculum designed to help children learn and grow through reading, exploring, and discovering. It is a literature-based approach to homeschooling that...
Have you ever wanted to take your language learning skills up a notch? Unlocking the secrets of fluency in a second or even third language can be extremely rewarding, not just for you but for those around you. But where does one start? What tips and tricks are available that don’t involve breaking the bank on textbooks, classes, and tutors? Look no further: journaling is an effective and often underestimated tool when it comes to mastering a second (or additional) language. In this blog post, we will dive into why keeping a journal in another language is such an invaluable tool, look at the different types of journal entries available to optimize your journey toward fluency, and provide helpful prompts...
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