The school year has begun! This month our character of focus is teamwork. This is another characteristic that often seems to be missing. Often adults do not want to comply with their boss let alone put aside differences and work with others. In order to make the USA great again, I believe this is a great characterist for all to build. Here are books, activities, and so much more to practice this skill. -AMW
Smartick is an online math program for children ages 4-14. It is used in 52 countries worldwide. You can access Smartick from your desktop, phone, iPad, etc. Cait, owner of the homeschool page My Little Poppies, shares that she loves this resource because “Smartick is meeting your child’s unique needs. It does not follow Common Core or state standards. Smartick follows your child. In many cases, this allows your child to go beyond the classroom.” These 15-minute daily lessons work on mental calculation, algebra skills, logic, and more. Students will enjoy the animated game and prizes while parents will appreciate the daily updates on their student's progress. Prices start at $49.99 per month, $44.99 per month quarterly, or $34.99 per month annually.
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TeachingTreasures is a FREE resource that provides math worksheets and interactive games for students from preschool through high school. There are hundreds of FREE printable resources. Free engaging educational games and activities. They also offer help to find or create learning resources that you need.
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Maths Zone is home to hundreds of FREE interactive games for students K-12. Students can practice skills from Number Sense, Fractions, Add & Subtract, Number Bonds, Multiply & Divide, Multiplication Facts, Geometry, Measurement, and Statistics
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Journal Buddies is a FREE resource that provides hundreds of journal prompts, story starters, essay topics, and other writing ideas for students in elementary through high school level.
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EnglishGrammar101 is a course that provides FREE online grammar lessons. With each part of speech, the lesson will explain different grammar rules, along with practice examples and exercises. Learning correct grammar will help students understand the formation of a sentence and how to construct well-written paragraphs.
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September 4th is Labor Day. Many students know it as a day that parents are home for an extra day. Let’s take a closer look at why we celebrate this day. In the late 19th century, while the USA was at the peak of its Industrial Revolution, people had to work over 12 hours a day 7 days a week to have enough money to live. Some states even allowed children as young as 6 to work in mines and factories. Due to harsh working conditions and low pay labor unions were established. Labor unions started organizing rallies, strikes, and protests about making changes to working hours, pay, and safety. On February 21, 1881, Oregon was the first to pass a law making Labor Day a holiday. However, it wasn’t until the end of 1894 that 23 states passed the Labor Day holiday law. 1913 the U.S. Department of Labor was established to protect the rights and welfare of all American wage earners. For worksheets and activities to celebrate Labor Day visit Kids Konnection or Splash Learning for 5 Interactive Labor Day Projects to Foster Creativity. Here are two people who helped the movement.
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In the 1880s Mary Harris Jones became known as Mother Jones because of her fiery stand for American coal miners. Although born in County Cork, Ireland her family emigrated to the United States. In Memphis, Tennessee she married an ironworker and had children. In 1867 her husband and children died in an epidemic. She later moved and opened a dressmaking shop in Chicago, but in 1871 she lost everything in the great Chicago fire. After losing everything, she turned to the Knights of Labor. Mary liked their campaign to improve working conditions so much that she joined the fight. By the 1880s Jones herself had become a highly visible figure traveling all over to fight for others. At Kensington, Pennsylvania over 10,000 children left their jobs at the mill due to harsh working conditions. Mary Harris “Mother” Jones took up their cause and began the campaign for child labor rights. To show the harsh conditions she created a group of young workers for a public demonstration. Children with fingers cut off, hands crushed or maimed came to testify of the hard labor. In 1901 President Roosevelt began even raising issues of child labor in his State of the Union addresses to Congress. Visit Clio for more information and videos.
To find out more information about those who are in the fight today please visit our Conservative Thought page. (More high School studies)
To find out more information about those who are in the fight today please visit our Conservative Thought page. (More high School studies)
September 3rd is National Pet Rock Day. This fun activity can be a great decoration around your home or even a gift to pass out to neighbors to character to your neighborhood. Here is what you’ll need-smooth round rocks, multi-colored craft paint, google eyes, glue stick, permanent black marker, paint brush, cotton swabs.
First, prime rocks with white craft paint. Then paint the base color. Next, add details. Teeth are made by dipping the end of a cotton swab into the paint. Draw the fine lines with a permanent marker. Last, glue on the eyes, pompoms, and fun fur for hair. |
Calling all chefs! September is a time for the whole family to help in the kitchen. Run Wild My Child provides recipes and ideas on how all age groups can help prepare a meal.
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September is also national sewing month! She can sew provides 10 fun filled sewing activities for all ages.
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DrawingWiffWaffles artist Rin will show middle and high school students how to draw with pens, markers, and sketching. She will share tips and ideas on how to improve not only art skills but creativity.
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September is save a tiger month. You can support tigers by visiting The Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, CO, or adopt one. If you would like to study more about these majestic creatures elementary and middle school students can research on twinkle. WWF is a great resource for older students to study why it is important to save tigers.
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September 16th Arapahoe Library is hosting a diy bath If you and your family are looking for a fun-filled weekend take a trip to Trupp Park on September 9th to attend Bennett Days. There will be bull riding, a live concert, fireworks, a parade, an art show, food, and more.
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September 16th Arapahoe Library is hosting a diy bath product event. Teens can come and learn how to make Sparkle and Shine bath products for free. Registration is required so sign up quickly before seats are filled!
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If your child loves painting and different crafts check out the Escape the Clock event calendar to find upcoming classes for toddlers, elementary, middle, and high schoolers.
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Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Ecclesiastes 4:9 KJV
Ecclesiastes 4:9 KJV