Free printable Halloween lesson plans, Thanksgiving worksheets and fall holiday lesson plans | Examiner.com
National Candy Corn Day Halloween recipes, Day of the Dead skull cookies with candy corn
Wanna hear a corny joke? It's National Candy Corn Day, says Time-Warner Cable News. October 30, one day before the Big H (Halloween) celebrates the trick-or-treat candy staple. Introduced by Goelitz Candy Company (now Jelly Belly) in the early 1900s, candy corn was an instant hit, says Better Homes and Gardens. Candy corn is to Halloween what Peeps are to Easter. Candy corn has an amazing versatility and can be used in a gajillion (a real word) Halloween recipes and trick-or-treats. Here areNational Candy Corn Day Halloween recipes, trick-or-treats and corny sweets | Examiner.com
Gay teen Brianna Popour suspended for 'lewd' lesbian shirt dress code violation - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Drunk dad made 10-year-old son DD: John Barling charged with child endangerment
They say friends don't let friends drive drunk. But a guy in New York thought that meant his kid shouldn't let him drive drunk. A drunk dad made his 10 year-old son DD him Saturday, reported the Associated Press on August 17. The father John H. Barling, 46, sobered up quick when police arrested him. Barling was charged with child endangerment. And it wasn't just a car the intoxicated pop made his kid drive. Police say the upstate New York man had his tween boy drive a pickup truck as he sat inebriated in the passenger seat. Drunk dad made 10-year-old son DD: John Barling charged with child endangerment - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com
Free printable military soldiers cutouts, weapons, vehicles coloring pages - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
August 14, 2015 represents the 70th anniversary of V-J Day, that ended WWII. Teachers and homeschool parents, educate students on war history using realistic military coloring pages and cutout paper soldiers. Here are free printable military soldiers, weapons, vehicles to color and cut out. Coloring pages are historically accurate, detailed, challenging and educational. Most are labeled with details on war, country of origin and time period the soldier represents. Free printable military soldiers cutouts, weapons, vehicles coloring pages - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Memorial Day games: American patriotic outdoor games, RWB backyard waterpark - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Here's homemade fun for Memorial Day or 4th of July. Host a red white and blue backyard waterpark. Set up 10 activity stations and play American patriotic outdoor games. Party guests, young and old can play, but make a safe zone for those who want to stay dry. Guests should wear bathing suits.Memorial Day games: American patriotic outdoor games, RWB backyard waterpark - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com
Detroit Institute of Arts' Kahlo-Rivera exhibit gives Cinco de Mayo attitude
Looking for a Cinco de Mayo experience with attitude? Tired same-old margaritas and tacos? Or maybe you just need a break from the standard pablum. Then friend, you need the Detroit Institute of Arts. There's plenty to challenge, but particularly Frida Kahlo-Diego Rivera exhibit. These two Mexican artists were anything but stereotypical. Their passion for communism, reflected in their individual art, provides interesting contrast to commercial Cinco de Mayo schmaltz. Detroit Institute of Arts' Kahlo-Rivera exhibit gives Cinco de Mayo attitude
Free printable earth science worksheets, activities for Arbor Day, Earth Day in April Earth Month
There are many reasons to celebrate April. April bids farewell to winter and ushers in spring. Easter and Earth Month are celebrated in April. April 22 is the official Earth Day and April 24 is Arbor Day. Here are environmental science worksheets and lesson plans to explore this "green" month of April. Free printable earth science worksheets, activities for April Earth Month - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com.
Free Printable Geology Lesson Plans, Earth Science Rocks and Minerals Printables
Earth science is a fascinating subject. To help you teach it,in public school or homeschool, here are free printable geology lesson plans. Print charts, graphs and maps to explore geology, rocks and minerals and earth science.Free Printable Geology Lesson Plans, Earth Science Rocks and Minerals Printables
Homemade Reading Practice Kit for Homework
Parents, are you worried that kids will forget what they learned in school during summer. Here's an easy, inexpensive alternative to tutoring: learning reinforcement kits. Make these kits and keep them in the car for quick refreshers during car rides.You will need:
-recycled shoe box
-two dice
-deck of playing cards with face cards removed (great way to recycle those decks of playing cards that are missing cards)
-letter tiles or beads
-calculator
-assortment of game playing pieces, marbles, milk rings, bread tags, twist ties. You will need ten each of 3 different colors. These are used for borrowing and carrying practice. The different colors represent place values (ones, tens, hundreds)
-flashcards
-two pencils
-box of crayons, colored pencils or markers
-cheap notebook ($.10 each at before school sales) or note pad
-Magnetic Poetry words or word stickers or cards (write a variety of words on pieces of index cards or plain stickers)
-snack sized zipper bags
-book at reading level
-printable math worksheets at child's academic level
-printable spelling word lists at child's academic level
How to Use:
Print a summer calendar and attach to the inside of the notebook.
Math practice: Assign child to practice math facts, times tables or addition/subtraction facts three times a week for ten minutes. Child can choose the dice, cards, manipulatives, flashcards or worksheets to practice with.
Spelling: Assign students to practice spelling words three times a week for ten minutes each. Child may write his words or make words with letter beads.
Writing: Assign child to free write at least one paragraph three times weekly in his notebook. Ask that he also illustrate each piece after he's written.
Reading: Assign child to read for ten minutes three times a week at least.
The child should mark off on his calendar on each day he practices. He can use a simple code of R-read, W-write, S-spelling, M-math.
This summer reinforcement system can be used during travel, while waiting at the doctor's office, most anywhere. It will take the child only two hours of his summer week. Parents, older siblings or caregivers can easily check to see that work is completed. He can complete activities as his schedule allows. You may wish to reward successful completion of the summer reinforcement activities. For more lesson plans and homeschool activities, visit me at www.freelessonplans4u.blogspot.com.
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