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President’s Day Crafts
President's Day is a good time for children to learn a little about the history of our country and to begin to think about what makes a good leader.
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Presidents Day Activities for Kids
Celebrate Presidents Day with the following educational online activities for children that are child-friendly, fun and free.
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It's Time to End Presidents' Day!
A Wake-up Call Regarding a Holiday That Used to Mean Something
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Let's Celebrate February
Check out all these cool happenings in February. Includes ideas and activities for kids crafts.
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President's Day In The United States
This article includes information on the history of the President's of the United States.
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President's Day Writing Prompts
Are you tired of struggling with getting your child to write a story? Use these writing prompts based on President's Day to get the juices flowing.
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Fun in February!
February is the shortest month of the year, but a month that is packed with many learning opportunities. Enjoy these different activities and have some fun in February!
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Abe Lincoln Log Cabin Project
Kids use cardboard and construction paper to construct a log cabin. This is a fun project.
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Honoring America's Holidays
Holiday celebrations usually consist of days off work, family get-togethers, parties, and shopping sprees. Should Americans honor the holidays differently? If so, how?
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Washington's New Birthday
How adoption of a new calendar removed eleven days from the year and changed when George Washington, and a new nation, would celebrate his birthday.
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Two for February
This month I'd like to share two great Jean Fritz books that you can use while celebrating President's Day and the birthdays of two great American Presidents.
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Creative Book Report Formats
Getting kids to write reports about books they've read can be difficult but making the format creative and fun can help them learn the basics.
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United States Federal Holidays in 2009
A list of official 2009 federal holidays, the exact dates they fall on, and days the post office will likely be closed.
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Calico Ghost Town
Ever wonder what it would be like to visit an old mining town? Wonder what really goes on in those Ghost towns? Then you will want to visit Calico, CA
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Mugabe Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Zimbabwe appears to be on verge of implosion. While the president reaffirmed his grip on the country, the IMF maintained its suspension of aid to the impoverished nation.
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School Holidays
Memorial Day is a day for celebration, but for parents who have to work, it is inconvenient to find childcare. Several other holidays are even more disputed.
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An Occasion For Mother
Surprisingly, for some Filipino Americans Mother's Day is just another date in the calendar. There are reasons why we should take another look at this worthy occasion.
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Impeachment Trial: Should Clinton be Censured?
A Senate vote to censure President Clinton over the Lewinsky scandal could be the only opportunity left for lawmakers to give the president a well-deserved bop upside the head.
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Meeting Federal Goals Constitution Day
In 2005, the Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement announced that schools receiving federal funding must recognize the Constitution on September 17th.
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National Engineers Week 2008
National Engineers Week occurs in February each year, and is held to create awareness of the contributions of engineers to society.
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The Lions In Winter
Covered in snow or bathed in ice, the lions flanking the entrance to the New York City Library greet visitors with an austere beauty actually enhanced by winter weather.
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Cold Winter On Tap in Eastern US
Joe Bastardi released his annual winter synopsis on Wednesday, and said weather could be especially severe in December and February.
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How to Increase Voter Turnout?
A look at how we can encourage people to go out and vote. How can we do this? What would work best?
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Impeachment Trial: What Do We Do Now?
We ranted and raved over the trial we loved to hate -- President Clinton's impeachment trial. But now that it's over, Washington has been in the grip of impeachment trial withdrawals.
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Improving Saltwater Results Part II: Tide and "Temps"
Factors that influence Saltwater Fishing Results.
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The Oath
Reflections on an Ancient as Well as (Very) American Tradition
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2008 Advertising Themes
The Olympics, the political conventions, the elections, leap day, the landing on Mars and some exciting anniversaries give advertisers lots of potential themes in 2008.
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ABRAHAM AND MARY : Love Is Eternal
A look at the love that filled the life of the man who stood behind the shadows of the Civil War.
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Blizzard!
While the media rush to call any severe or heavy snowstorm a blizzard, true blizzards have a strict definition according to meteorologists, and snow need not even fall in a blizzard. Blizzards take on different characteristics when they rage around North America, combining wind and temperature and snow into a variety of recipes, though they all start as low pressure systems.
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Honor Past President's Party
A theme party to honor the presidents in our American history. A chance to teach and show patriotism and have fun with the legends surrounding some of our greatest presidents.
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Is It Spring Yet?
Spring, our fair-weather friend, is a hard gal to figure out. Have you seen her lately? There’s something different about her these days...
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Roanoke Valley Kid-Tested Fun
Kids from preschool to middle school and their parents can find plenty of activities for summer fun in the Roanoke Valley. Here are six kid-tested things to see and do.
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This Good Earth that We're On
a look at what SHOULD be a universal holiday!
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Weather Bombs: Rapid Storm Development
Weather bombs or bomb cyclones undergo explosive changes in intensity,forming an intense winter storm over a short period when they moved off the land and into the warm Gulf Stream waters off Cape Hatteras. These storms may move up the East Coast to form major snowstorms along their path.
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Will you be my Valentine?
It seems that when a little history is provided in starting a new unit in the classroom, it tends to make the subject more important and provides an association for the students to become interested to the extent that makes the lesson more meaningful. Hence, the introduction to this week's article will point you to some great history sites for Valentine's Day. There are several links provided since there are several different versions of the beginnings of the holiday.
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SEQUEL: DIE HARD 2, GREMLINS 2
A look at sequels in general, and DIE HARD 2 and GREMLINS 2 in particular.
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Marathons, Martians and Sports...Oh My!
This week we spotlight two tv marathons playing this week; MY FAVORITE MARTIAN debuts with a cameo from the original "Uncle Martin", ESPN honors the best althletes of the centry, info from the world of tv, this week in tv history and viewing highlights.
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More Holiday Mystery Favorites
Mysteries set during the winter holidays.
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Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Six
The sixth part in our look at the greatest champions of the United States and its principles in all of American history.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving in France
Although not a French holiday, a savory Thanksgiving meal can be had in France. American restaurants and associations trim the tables for this culinary and family feast.
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