Among the Iroquois, it was the custom for centuries to grow three plants together: corn, squash, and beans. Seeds for corn were planted in hills about one step apart. These plants grew up tall and straight. In every seventh hill, the people also planted beans. Their vines grew up around… Continue reading
When we shared a lesson about the regions of Europe, we said that the way a country or continent is divided into regions usually is based on one or more of the 5 Themes of Geography: Location Region Place (physical and human characteristics) Human-Environment Interaction Movement Unlike Europe, the regions… Continue reading
Unlike Hallowe’en, Thanksgiving is one of the holidays we are required to study in the classroom. Our state social studies standards mandate the study of Thanksgiving for three years in a row, and the relationship of Native Americans and Pilgrims for five straight years. Since there are some confusions that… Continue reading
Like Ali Baba and Aladdin, Sinbad is a hero from the 1,001 Arabian Nights. Begin by reading at least one of the stories — but why not all of them? There are quite a few choices for books. After we show you a few of those and summarize the story,… Continue reading
The Teeny Tiny Woman” is sort of a ghost story and it is sort of spooky. There is not a great deal of story to it. A teeny tiny woman finds a bone and takes it home to make soup. The owner of the bone requests its return, repeatedly, in… Continue reading
For Halloween, for a new way to get reluctant readers to enjoy the classics, or just for fun, try some vampire lessons. English Start with vampire literature: Vunce Upon a Time is a heartwarming story from the illustrator of Olive, the Other Reindeer. Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots is part… Continue reading
