Today I Learned… – Using Videos from National Geographic to Write Summaries

These short videos, made by National Geographic, are a great way to get your students writing summaries. There are a ton of different videos on the site and they are really interesting and engaging to kids! Just pick out the video you want your students to see and give them one of the summary shee…

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Blue Zones — Greece — National Geographic

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LEAF CUTTING TRAY – Happy Toddler Playtime

A quick and easy fine motor scissor skills activity cutting leaves. It's a great Fall activity to do after a nature walk.

Yuchis in Alabama – Encyclopedia of Alabama

The Yuchis are a Native American tribe who resided in present-day Alabama until the early 1830s, when they were forcibly removed to Indian Territory (now eastern Oklahoma). Allied at various times and to varying degrees with the Creeks, they played a role in the Creek War of 1813-14, the Seminole wars, and the American Revolution. […]

Plas Newydd, a fantastic family day out

Plas Newydd, Anglesey. A national trust property. Read about our visit with 2 young children. Buggy friendly walk, tree house and play park.

Fingering Weight, peacock Merino Wool Superwash Yarn, 4 Oz, Machine Washable Yarn – Etsy

Very soft and springy Merino wool, knits up wonderfully! Nice twist. Plenty for a pair of socks, scarf, shawl and more! Now available in Savannah Sock Glitzy! Glitzy has a thread of lurex polyester running through it and gives the yarn an incredible sparkle! SAVANNAH SOCK 4 oz 490 yards (approx.) Fingering / Sock Weight 100% Superwash Merino Wool SAVANNAH SOCK GLITZY 4 oz 480 yards (approx.) Fingering / Sock Weight Superwash 88% Superwash Merino Wool, 8% Lurex polyester, 4% Nylon US orders ship USPS and take 5-8 business days. Please allow 10-25 business days for international orders. All my…