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5 Graphic Novels Every Kid Should Read: Fun and Engaging Stories

by Sarah

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If you're looking for a way to keep your kids entertained and engaged, graphic novels are a great option. They are fun to read and can help teach kids about storytelling and character development. This blog post will share 5 graphic novels that every kid should read. We hope you and your family enjoy them! Are graphic novels comic books? Graphic novels are often confused with comic books, but they are quite different. Comic books are typically shorter stories focusing on action and adventure, while graphic novels are usually longer and more complex tales that can be educational and entertaining. Graphic novels often deal with more serious topics than comic books and usually have more detailed artwork. Are graphic novels considered Manga? Manga is a Japanese word that refers to any graphic novel, regardless of the country of origin. In the West, Manga typically refers to graphic novels written and illustrated in the Japanese style. Are graphic novels good for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: English Tagged With: English

Free Printable Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool Kids: Fun and Educational!

by Sarah

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Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved children's authors of all time. His books are funny and educational, and they teach kids important life lessons. If you're looking for some fun Dr. Seuss activities to keep your preschooler entertained, you've come to the right place! In this blog post, we will provide a free printable Dr. Seuss activities for Preschool kids pack that includes coloring pages, word searches, and more! Who was Dr. Seuss? You will learn a little bit more in our Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool kids, but Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was a world-renowned children's author. He wrote over 60 books during his lifetime, including classics such as The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. Dr. Seuss' books are beloved by children all over the world for their humor and educational value. Dr. Seuss' stories have been translated into more than 20 languages and are read by children in countries all over the world, making him one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, Educational, English Tagged With: English

Free Winter Activity Set For Kids Printable Unit

by Sarah

mittens tracing activity

Looking for some fun Winter activities to keep the kids busy? Look no further! We've created a printable Winter Activity Set For Kids that is perfect for when the weather outside is frightful. This unit includes a variety of Winter-themed activities, including word searches, crosswords, and more! Plus, it's all free to download! Do you want to build a snowman? In Wisconsin, we have winter up to eight months of the year, but not every month is created equal! We have different temperatures and kinds of snow each month. Occasionally we will see snow that is super dry and fine - no matter what you do, you cannot create a snowball of any kind. You certainly can't make a snowman! Print off this activity set and you will see that dressing your snowman is just one of the 12 pages of activities included in this set! We have snow days from school because it is too cold outside Mainly, this considers the rural segment of kids that have to wait at the end of their driveways … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Art, English Tagged With: art, English, homeschool, reading

Learn Basic Signs with American Sign Language for Kids

by Sarah

Learn Basic Signs with American Sign Language for Kids

American Sign Language for Kids? Did you know that American Sign Language is the 3rd most common language in American? It's also a language used by many deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. That's why it's so important to learn basic signs with American sign language for kids! American Sign Language is a form of language that involves using hands to portray words and phrases. While commonly used as a method of speaking for the hearing impaired, more people choose to learn and understand this language to easily communicate with others without using their voice. American Sign Language for Kids In this blog post, we'll cover some of the basics of American Sign Language to help get you started. We'll go over how ASL works, different types of communication methods, and more! What is American Sign Language (ASL)? American Sign Language, also known as ASL, is a complete language used by millions of people worldwide. It's believed that this language was first developed in the … [Read more...]

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Super Easy Independence Day for Kids Lesson Plan

by Sarah

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Independence Day for Kids Lesson Plan? The 4th of July is just around the corner, which means it's time to start preparing for Independence Day! If your kids are looking forward to celebrating this year, then here's a lesson plan that will be perfect for them. This is a fun and easy way to teach your children about Independence Day and what it means. It includes both teacher instructions as well as activities that can be done together with the class or in smaller groups. Independence Day for Kids Lesson Plan We pulled together a little background information, FREE printable worksheets to download and use, and a few fun craft ideas for you to do with the littles. Why Do We Celebrate The 4th Of July? The 4th of July has been an important holiday but today, more and more people do not know why we actually celebrate this day. If you are not up to date on your history of the United States, July 4th, 1776 is the day that the colonies decided to declare themselves … [Read more...]

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The Simple Magic Of Reading

by Sarah

Books make a complete man, said a man centuries ago...and it holds true to this day when you look at the art of reading. This holds true today as yesterday. Sadly, the young generation might have lost interest in reading books because more and more forms of entertainment compete for their attention. How Reading Can Help You Movies enchant them, music and MTV grab their attention, and computer games challenge their skills. This is very disheartening, especially if we will take into consideration the vast amount of knowledge that we miss if we fail to read voraciously. Maybe we must only remind ourselves of the reasons why we must read. Knowing the right reason will motivate us enough to immediately grab that novel, newspaper, magazine, or pamphlet that we have been ignoring all along. We read to be informed. The primary reason why people usually start reading is that they want to be informed. They want to know more about life, human nature, people, civilization, … [Read more...]

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