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5 Ways to Make Mother's Day Special

5 Ways to Make Mother's Day Special

Time to gather up the kids and make a special gift just for Mother’s Day! What mother wouldn’t appreciate a homemade gift from her child? The projects highlighted in this article are fun, creative, and don’t cost much. Besides, the best gifts for Mom are free! A Little History Mother’s Day dates back to ancient Greece when the people paid tribute to Rhea, the Mother...

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6 Fun Activities to Learn About The Weather

6 Fun Activities to Learn About The Weather

When it's yucky outside and the kids get grumpy because it means indoor recess for yet another day, it's a signal that now is the perfect time to set up our rain gauges as part of our fun weather unit. Weather is an important part of our everyday lives. Knowing what the weather is going to be like helps us decide whether to wear shorts,...

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Take a Step Back in Time to the Colonial Times

Take a Step Back in Time to the Colonial Times

When the Pilgrims made the voyage to the New World in 1620, they wanted the right to follow their own religious beliefs. Many of them wanted to start a new life free from the King of England. Not too long after the Pilgrims settled in Plymouth Rock, a new group called the Puritans left England. They also wanted to practice their own religion. They settled...

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