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Best Holiday Gifts for Spread-Out Families
Distances make it hard for families to stay together. Suggestions are given to keep families close.
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Best Holiday Movies for Families
Christmas movies have become their own genre. Here's a selection of the best for your holiday enjoyment.
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Best Holiday Picture Books
There are many classic holiday stories, but here are five newer offerings for your holiday enjoyment.
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The Best International Holiday Unit
Students know all about the winter holiday that their family participates in. This unit plan will get them thinking about other winter holidays.
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The Sweetgum Ladies Knit for Love
Beth Pattillo's Sweetgum series continues in this new book.
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Never the Bride
Cheryl McKay and Rene Gutteridge's latest screenplay to novel is this fun new book.
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The Sound of Sleigh Bells
Cindy Woodsmall's knowledge of the Old Order Amish comes through again in this her newest book.
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College Christmas or Finals Survival Kit
Every college student loves getting mail from home. Getting a box of December treats for Finals Survival is among best mail.
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The Pied Piper of Austin
Folktales have been explaining natural phenomenon for generations. The Pied Piper of Austin is the next such folktale.
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Playing House – A fascinating & Disturbing Read
Incest is not something generally discussed in open forums. Frederica Wagman explores the effects of incest on an adult survivor in this fascinating book.
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Personalized Hand Calendar
Children love to create presents for those they love. This article explains the procedure for making calendar pages for the last part of the year.
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Hand Print Calendar
Children love making presents for the people they love. This calendar is not only a keepsake of the child at that point but also a great present.
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Hand Calendar
Children love to make presents. Grandparents love getting homemade presents. Following these directions provides a cool, functional present that's a great keepsake too.
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The Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall
Cindy Woodsmall uses her personal relationships with the Amish to write this well researched book.
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Verses for Mom's Heart by Steven L. Layne
Moms all around the world are loved by their children. This book of poetry celebrates the bond between a child and mother.
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Verses for Dad's Heart by Steven L. Layne
Everyone looks for the perfect way to tell Dad that they love him. This book is perfect for delivering the message.
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Love the Baby by Steven L. Layne
Steven Layne takes on the problem of a new baby in the family in this adorable book.
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Mergers by Steven L. Layne
Steven L. Layne has written many books for young people. Mergers is his second book for young adults.
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When the Soul Mends by Cindy Woodsmall
This third book in a thrilling series finishes the story of an Old Order Amish girl.
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When the Morning Comes by Cindy Woodsmall
This book is the second book in a series about an Old Order Amish girl.
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When the Heart Cries by Cindy Woodsmall
Cindy Woodsmall visits a small town Amish girl and her family in this first book of a series.
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Best Book Series for Boys
Boys traditionally don't like to read. Sometimes starting them on a series will hook them for further books in the series and potentially further reading.
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The Smooth Running Elementary Classroom
Many teachers feel there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish numerous paper keeping tasks as well as teach. These ideas will help things run smoothly.
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Attendance Time Savers for Elementary Teachers
Taking attendance can be a time consuming process. It cuts into valuable teaching time. Here are some ideas for easy attendance taking.
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Exciting Book Report Ideas
Teachers routinely ask students to write book reports. This article presents inventive ways to make book reports fun.
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SunDeck Educational Cards
Games are good ways to teach educational concepts. This game provides help with fluency, brainstorming and classifying.
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The Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas Texas
The Sixth Floor Museum is the home of the alleged site of Lee Harvey Oswald's shooting of President John F. Kennedy. It is located on Historic Dealey Plaza in Dallas.
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Summertime Rainy Day Fun
When it's raining outside, most kids just want to watch movies or television all day. This article presents some other ideas for rainy days.
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Cool Off Summertime Party
July and August are very hot. Follow this simple plan and have a great party and cool off at the same time.
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Cool Fun for a Hot Day
It's summertime and the weather is warm. Try these fun ideas to help everyone keep cool.
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Wearable Independence Day Crafts
Kids love creating wearable art work. These creations could be made for the entire family.
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Summer Backyard Campout
Camping out in the backyard is something many kids enjoy in the summer. Now the whole family can get together and enjoy this summer activity.
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Simple Camping Food - Biscuit Dough, S'Mores
Camping in the fresh air makes everyone hungry. Try these simple recipes for good campout snacks.
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Summertime Staycations
A great idea for summer fun is a staycation, a vacation in your own hometown.
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Summer Reading Ideas
Getting kids to read books in the summer is a chore most parents don't want to face. Use these fun ideas to get kids to read and enjoy it.
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Shared Experience Stories for ELL Students
Writing a shared experience story gives ELL students an opportunity to feel successful when reading English.
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Peter and the Wolf Unit Plan
Young children can be taught much about the orchestra and it's instruments through the use of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.
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Terrific Handmade Teacher Presents
Spring is the perfect time to say thank you to teachers. This article will give you some creative ideas to say thank you.
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Mary Poppins the Musical
Everyone remembers the movie Mary Poppins from their childhood; now Disney has produced a fun new musical based on the story.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Everyone remembers the fun of Easter egg hunts when they were young. Here are some fun and exciting ways to spice up this old tradition.
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Easter Glove Crafts
Everyone loses at least one glove a winter. This article gives ideas for Easter crafts using the odd gloves.
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Sculpture Trail in Oregon Illinois
Oregon Illinois has a long and rich history of artists and statues. The community has developed a trail for enjoying the sculptures around the town.
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Perfect Easter Eggs
Coloring perfect Easter eggs is a tradition that goes back many years. But making eggs that look as good on the inside as on the outside can be a problem.
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Instruments in the Orchestra
Most people find orchestra music tedious. However, with an understanding of the complexity of the instrument families enjoyment can occur.
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Easy Yeast Bread Recipe
Nothing smells quite as good as fresh baked yeast bread. Most people don't want the hastle. Try this simple recipe with your kids.
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Springfield Illinois' Historic Lincoln Sites
Springfield IL offers many glimpses into the life of our sixteenth president. What a great way to celebrate his birthday by visiting a few.
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Walt Disney World's Icons
Each of the four parks at Walt Disney World has a special symbol that is representative of the park. Each has a it's own history and fun facts.
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Michael R. Hicks' In Her Name
In Her Name tells the life story with humor and romance of a young orphan sometime in the future.
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Microwave Puff Stuff
This is the perfect snack party food for people of all ages.
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SQ3R Method to Read and Study Nonfiction
Students have difficulty reading content area textbooks and getting the necessary information from them. Following these 5 steps will make any student successful.
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Puzzle Piece Picture Frame Ornaments
Ever wondered what to do with all those puzzles with missing pieces? They could be thrown out, but why not use them instead to make these keepsake presents?
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How to Make Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments
Making homemade presents has become more popular with the uncertainity of the economy. These ornaments not only are cute, but they smell good too.
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How to Plan a Disney World Vacation
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation seems like a daunting task to many people. If you follow the steps listed here your vacation worries will all disappear.
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The Written Autobiography for Middle Schoolers
This article focuses on writing about the later years of a student's life. It covers the present as well as dreams for the future.
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Writing an Autobiography
Students don't enjoy writing unless it is about something they have a vested interest in. This writing project shows how to get them to write a book about themselves.
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Simple Christmas Decorations Kids Can Make
Children love to make presents for the adults in their lives. This collection of paper crafts gives them a variety of decorative gifts to make.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Activities
Children get bored waiting to eat or watching football all day long on Thanksgiving. Here are some simple ideas for things to keep them busy through the day.
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Solving a Math Story Problem
Solving story problems can be difficult, but following these five easy steps can make any story problem easy to solve.
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Sailor Moo: Cow at Sea
Sailor Moo: Cow at Sea is a delightful children's book about a young cow and her seafaring adventures.
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P is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet
Sleeping Bear Press has a long tradition of alphabet books for the whole family. P Is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet is one such book.
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Classics for Girls: Nancy Drew to Little House
The series of books presented here are guaranteed to excite young women. Plus they hold memories for generations of moms and grandmas.
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Raising the Bar, Steven Bochco's Latest Show
Raising the Bar, created by Steven Bochco, is a show that gives lawyers and judges personality and heart.
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KeyLime Cove: A Great Family Trip
Are you looking for a weekend away in a place that your whole family can find enjoyment? Look no further than KeyLime Cove in Gurnee IL.
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