Never leave a child unattended in the kitchen. Limit the child to tasks that are safe and age-appropriate. Kids of all ages can help make these pops. Most kids 8 and up can make them independently. Frozen Banana Pops When they want a heathier alternative to a frozen popsicle, freeze a banana! Makes 8 banana […]
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English – self-discipline Spanish – autodisciplina French – autodiscipline Italian – autodisciplina German – selbstdisziplin Arabic – alaindibat aldhdhatii الانضباط الذاتي
Word of the Week
Self-discipline The ability to make yourself do things that should be done. Cleaning your room without being asked is good self-descipline.
Current Events/Ramadan
What is Ramadan? During the month of Ramadan, Muslims won’t eat or drink during the hours of daylight. This is called fasting. Children are not expected to fast until they reach puberty, usually around the age of 14. Ramadan remembers the month the Qur’an (the Muslim holy book) was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. […]
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English – Environment French – Environnement Spanish – Medio ambiente German – Umgebung Italian – Ambiente Chinese – Huánjìng 环境
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Environment The surrounding conditions or forces (as soil, climate, and living things) that influence a plant’s or animal’s characteristics and ability to survive. Humans need to care for their environment.
Current Events/Earth Day
Earth Day facts for kids Earth Day is April 22. It is a day to inspire more awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. It takes place each year on April 22. It now takes place in more than 193 countries around the world. During Earth Day, the world encourages everyone to turn off […]
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English April Fools! French Poisson d’avril! Italian Pesce d’aprile! Spanish ¡Día de los Inocentes! German Aprilscherz! Chinese Yúrén jié! 愚人节!
Current events/ April Fools Day
April Fools’ Day is celebrated in many countries on April 1 every year. On this day, practical jokes (or April Fools) are played on friends and family. The jokes are done to embarrass them. In some countries, April Fools only last until noon, and if someone plays a joke after, they are an April Fool. […]
Word of the Week
Fool Noun: A person without good sense or judgment. Verb: To speak or act in a playful way or in fun : joke It is fun to fool someone on April Fools Day!