Diversity!

America is often referred to as "Melting Pot", meaning, there are so many people of different races, religions, cultures, backgrounds, heritage, beliefs and opinions. It's truly an amazing thing to think about in comparison to other countries where you may only have a few differences in the population. But in America, the differences are incredible! In this aspect, the differences are seen as Diversity.

Diversity is an important thing to have so that everyone can learn to love and respect their neighbor. It is also a hard thing for some people to accept. Having different color hair, different color skin, different religious beliefs and different cultures can be messy; we've seen that in our history and unfortunately, we see issues today. It is so incredibly important to teach kids to grow up in a world where they don't have to agree with someone to respect them or to protect them. It's everyone’s right to believe what they believe as long as it doesn't infringe on someone else’s right.  With diversity this is a must to have a happy and peaceful life.

Diversity in America and in the world can cause wars and injustice. It's up to us to show our children and to raise them where we protect each other in their diversity. We wouldn't be our great nation without our differences. Our differences, our DIVERSITY is what makes us great! Diversity can be celebrated in so many ways. Learning all you can about another person's heritage, beliefs and culture will open your eyes to a beautiful way of life that should be celebrated. Find ways to have your kids celebrate diversity with another culture's cuisine, research and understanding of another's religion and how it's similar or different from your own, or even finding a local festival where it celebrates ones culture. The learning situations are limitless and the love and respect for diversity will last forever! April 11th is Diversity Day, how will you celebrate diversity? 

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April Giveaway!

It’s time for our monthly giveaway so our team of educators have grouped together to show the love to an awesome teacher with a TPT gift card to help with the purchasing of Easter and April resources and show our appreciation!

PRIZES INCLUDE 1 x $100 TPT Gift card

Simply enter here:

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REMEMBER: each entry counts as ONE entry, the more links you complete, the higher your chances of winning!!

Raffle Starts: Saturday 6 April,  2019 

GOOD LUCK!!!

Who's Ready for Spring?

  Who’s  ready for Spring?  I’m including a 

  list of April products to celebrate the 

  start of spring!  A study about insects is one of our favorite topics to do in the classroom. Young children are fascinated with all kinds of creepy crawlies!  April is also the Month of the Military Child, so we make sure to highlight what is unique about children who have military parents. AND there are so many other topics!  I’m sure your kids will love learning in April!  So hop on over to my 

 store to shop!

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St. Patrick's Day Lucky Giveaway!

It’s time for our monthly giveaway so our team of educators have grouped together to gift TWO awesome teachers with a TPT gift card to help with the purchasing of Spring resources and show our appreciation!  The first giveaway starts March 15 and the second giveaway starts March 17.  Check out the details below: 

1.  PRIZES INCLUDE 1 x $150 TPT Gift card

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REMEMBER: each entry counts as ONE entry, the more links you complete, the higher your chances of winning!!

This raffle starts March 15 and closes Saturday 23rd March 2019 12am

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2. GIVEAWAY DETAILS:  

Prize: $100 Teachers Pay Teachers Gift Card

Rules: Use the Rafflecopter to enter.  This giveaway starts March 17 and ends 3/24/19 and is open worldwide.  GOOD LUCK!!!

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Luck of the Irish?

The "luck of the Irish" is probably a saying you've heard time and time again, so are the Irish really lucky?  What is luck? What is more important, luck or hard work? To someone that sees themselves as "unlucky", I'm sure they would say luck is most important. While someone that has worked from the ground up, would say that hard work is more valuable. Instead of seeing the two as luck and hard work, let's look at them as talent and skill. Talent is something that you're born with while skill is something that you practice over and over, perfecting. Of course, it's easy to say that someone is better off with a natural born talent rather than someone that has to continually practice in order to get anywhere. Let's use the story that almost everyone has heard before, the tortoise and the hare. The hare had a natural born ability to be very fast and he was aware of this talent while the tortoise was made to be very slow and most would believe he had no ability to compete with the hare.

 During the race, the hare figured his talent of running very quickly, would ensure him of a first place prize so, he decide to take a nap and not work toward the goal over a stretch of time but all at once. Meanwhile, the tortoise knew that he was not very fast and would have to work very hard to even finish the race, let alone win. The tortoise never gave up and perceived until he got to the finish line while, the hare over slept and no ability or talent in the world would get him the end of the race in time. To me, the meaning of this story tells me that while talent is great and amazing, it's not everything. Talent without hard work is pointless. You can have the ability to do great things but without hard work, the talent is useless. Talent is only potential without hard work. Wherever the phrase 'Luck of the Irish' originates from or what is was originally intended to mean, the fact is that the Irish are very lucky people. They are proud of themselves and their country and culture.  They are hardworking, friendly, and popular with the world.

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Marching into March

March is such a fun and busy month so I thought I would round up resources to help you make the most of your month.  Below are some March products that cover the March events.  I’m sure your kids will love learning in March!  

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