Our Praying President

George Washington, Our Praying President Early in his military career, George Washington’s superior officers noticed his bravery and skill as a soldier. After becoming an officer, he soon led an attack on the British that started the French and Indian War in 1754 before America became a country. During one battle, he galloped back and forth shouting orders to his men in the middle of gunfire. Two horses that he rode were shot from under him. Afterward he showed his men the bullet holes in his coat. Yet Washington was not even wounded, while many other men lost their lives. George Washington, a quiet hero, led our soldiers through hardships. During the Revolutionary War, his troops had little food and some did not have shoes or warm clothes in the middle of...

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Posted by on Feb 22, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Dance! Dance! Dance!

By Peggy Billiard Dance for fun! Dance for exercise! Dance for expression! You can dance without a partner. Explore different kinds of dance and find one you like. Where to start? Look at the list and talk to your parent. Watch old musical movies with Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers. Your grandparent might want to watch with you. Check to see if there is a dance studio nearby. Find some books about dance or famous dancers in the library. Talk to other kids who take dance lessons. Types of dance: Each kind of dance requires special shoes. Jazz is an expressive dance. You learn to hear the rhythms in the music and move to them. You develop good coordination and learn basic steps.  Listen to some jazz music and get moving. Tap dancing shoes are fitted with metal...

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Posted by on Jan 29, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Squirrels in the Snow

Squirrels in Winter (Use the picture for clues.) Created by Puzzlemaker at DiscoveryEducation.com...

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Posted by on Jan 20, 2011 in Uncategorized | 0 comments