Christmas Cats!

Thought you might enjoying seeing some of my cats:  here are 2 of my 3 kitties - the third one is an orange tabby cat and he is very elusive!  I will try to post of picture of him soon:)

Socks and Mittens

On another note...

It has been several years since I participated in the Penguin Science website activities relating to the Adelie penguin breeding season.  Click on the link below to check it out!

Penguin Science website

Holiday Cheer!!

Happy Holidays!!  During this very busy time of year it is important that we take time to reflect on all of the things that we are grateful for and focus on spending time with family and friends.  Here is some information about how different groups around the world celebrate.

Hanukkah information and activities

Ramadan

Diwali

Kwanzaa

Christmas

Additional activities can be found on my Draggo page...

Election Fever 2016!!

It has been months since I have posted, but I wanted to let you know that I have added several links to my Draggo page with activities pertaining to the upcoming election.  On one site you can "Cast your vote" for President and on another you can pretend that you are running for President.  I promise to add more soon!

Happy Summer!!

I am writing this post while I sit on the balcony of my high school friend Melanie's beach condo and boy do I have a great view!!  Being at the beach making summertime memories is one of my favorite things to do:)
Hopefully you will all have an opportunity this summer to travel and explore with family or friends, either in your hometown (having a "staycation") or somewhere else.  Before you head out on your adventure I want to share several fun links below that you might find interesting from the comfort of your home...

National Park Service - Help the United States celebrate 100 years of having National Parks thanks to folks like John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt!  Check out this site and download a Junior Ranger coloring book, look at the WebRanger videos, and explore the Junior Cave Scientist section.  A very special perk for 4th graders listed on this site:  If you are a fourth grader, or age equivalent free-choice learner, you and your family can receive an Every Kid in a Park pass that will give you free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year.

Rio 2016 Summer Olympics - Follow the torch, find out who is representing the USA in a particular sport or check out the schedule so that you don't miss your favorite sporting event...

Science behind the Summer Olympics - These videos show some of the "science" behind several of the summer competitions.



And in case you are feeling studious (like studying something!) - check out these new links that I am adding to my Draggo page -

Where's Buster geography game

Finding Mr. Nussbaum - cities and capitals

Science - Erosion

Test yourself with Directions

Learn to use a compass

Happy Everything!

Forgive me for taking so long to update this blog!  I have had a wonderful time traveling and visiting with family and friends.  I have added a couple of sites to my Draggo page that you might want to check out...Click here  (please let me know if any of the links don't work anymore)

I will add some pictures from my travels soon:)