STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, also known as STEM. These days we often add art into this making it STEAM. But whatever the acronym, we all can agree that a thorough education in STEM/STEAM can give our children a leg up as they progress through their educational journey. SEL Social Emotional Learning, also known…
Older students need picture books too! Are children’s books useful for Middle and High School students? Yes. Yes, they are. It is true that picture books are normally intended for younger students and small children. However, that should not always be the case. I believe there is still great value to older readers in reading…
The Word Worth Knowing this week is Phony. Don’t you think the Phony word is funny? Hearing somebody say “phony” makes me think of anything but the real meaning. And that’s because this word had did not have the current meaning until the late 1800s, when we stole it from the Irish language. How? And why? I’ll…
The Word Worth Knowing this week is Robot. Who doesn’t know this word? Perhaps you have a Roomba at home, or you know a friend who has one. That wonderfully efficient cleaning device is a robot. We are so familiar with the word Robot that we could bet that we invented that word and everything…
The Word Worth Knowing this week is Awkward. Don’t you hate those moments when you are trying to tell a joke and you just can’t remember the words to the punch line, no matter how hard you try? Your friends don’t get to fully understand you due to that missing words. What an awkward situation!! Don’t you…
The Word Worth Knowing this week is Ketchup Do you like ketchup on your hot dog? Or are you addicted to ketchup on your fries? Don’t be ashamed to want to ketchup everything, this sauce is much more exotic than you think. Although it has been in our gastronomic culture for centuries, Ketchup is not…
The Word Worth Knowing this week is Dense. When we’ve heard the word “dense” it’s usually been related to chemistry, medicine, cooking recipes, or even the weather, but we usually don’t hear the word “dense” being used to talk about hair, right? There are many other useful adjectives for abundant hair. I thought the same…
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!! I hope you will take this day as an opportunity to learn more about each other and more about the history of this day and this important man. To get you started here are a few Fun Facts about Martin Luther King Jr. Day. –Brandy
The Word Worth Knowing this week is Marshal. I love going to the parades. I’m a fan of flower-decorated wagons, sticky martial band melodies and characters in colorful costumes. One of the characters that always catches my attention is that typical Marshal who rides a horse, with his jacket with huge shoulder pads and…
I bet at some time you’ve asked your parents, for permission to go out on a date, or to a party with your friends. They’ve accepted but put a limit on the time you have to return home. If so, metaphorically you have already experienced a curfew. But the real meaning of this word is…
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