Teachers spend a lot of time teaching about presidential and national elections, but how much do kids know about the roles of the local elected officials? During every election season campaign signs line the streets and yards of the local community with people running for offices like county commissioner, coroner, auditor, surveyor, etc. But do…
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The Legend of Jack O’Lantern (Stingy Jack): A Halloween Story for Kids
Jack-O-Lanterns on Halloween are inspired by the Irish legend of Stingy Jack. Jack was a drunkard who liked to play tricks on people and always cheated his way out of paying for anything. The devil heard about Jack’s tricks and came to take the man’s soul down with him to hell. But Jack played a…
President Theodore Roosevelt Biography Worksheet
Theodore Roosevelt is consistently listed as one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. Introduce your students to the life of this great man with the biography and worksheet below. The Life of President Theodore Roosevelt Biography “Get action! Do things . . . and be somebody.” This was one of the many phrases by…
The Good Egg: Book Summary and Worksheet
The Good Egg is a book by Jory John that teaches kids to focus on self-care and find freedom from the pressure of trying to be perfect. The book is available in paperback, hardcover, and as an eBook. Read the book to your kids or show this video reading of the book on YouTube: The Good…
What If Everybody Did That? Summary and Worksheet
What If Everybody Did That? is a book by Colleen M. Madden that teaches children about the effects of little misbehaviors. The book is available in hardcover and as an eBook. Read the book to your kids or show this video read aloud of the book on YouTube: What If Everybody Did That? Book Summary…
