The children are completing a study of Presidents and National Symbols this month. Here is a link to the slideshow we watched on the National Symbols. I hope that someday when your children are older you will take them to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. It is the most awesome experience! Taking your child to Washington D.C. during the high school years would be a history lesson that they would never forget!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHYduWhuoPg&feature=player_embedded
In celebration of "Read Across America" we have enjoyed a variety of books and activities this week. Dr. Seuss' birthday is on March 2. Did you know that Dr. Seuss' real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel? His father ran a zoo in the early years and Theodor would hang out at the zoo. Many of his illustrations were inspired by his childhood memories. My favorite Dr. Seuss book was one that my mother gave me years ago. It is the last book that Dr. Seuss was writing before he passed away. It is titled, "Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!" This book has influenced my teaching styles and ways of thinking! Your child will enjoy exploring "Seussville" and listen to Dr. Seuss books read online at these websites:
http://www.seussville.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jejfpWYlCR0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQRWeZy-S8Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3kfSQJ4avM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RimguSXUVdI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLearningStation?v=Q86p2kIMdIw#p/search/0/Q86p2kIMdIw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj_xwgLW_4I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNFKdoSWV4M
