Why we love it: Walter Dean Myers’ universe is immediately accessible for many middle school kids, and this story gives us a chance to expand the unit into a study of the blues and all the musical genres it inspired. The project possibilities are endless! 23. The House and the Brain by...
Why we love it: This is a wonderful story for talking about peer pressure and being brave enough to stand up for what you believe in. Kids will also enjoy drawing the imaginary suit of clothes that the king thought he saw. “The Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Andersen “‘It was yo...
The main thing that `Year of the Mouse' improves is the ending. In the original, Claude is chased out, though I always thought that was wrong, since the mice were invading Claude's home. Here, after a hilarious gag with a bow, the ending is just as it should be. The other thing ...
and Volume 2 studied Shopping). I’m a Baby Boomer and never thought of myself as fashion-conscious (especially with 30-year-old clothes in my closet), but this read brought back sooo many memories. During my teens, my attention to fashion, looking “cool,” and...
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. John Wooden Helping Others Quotes If no kindly thought or word we can give, some soul to bless...tho' 'tis summer in the sky yet 'tis winter in the heart! Unknown, Summer and...
It was the middle of a normal day, but that’s what they always think just before everything goes wrong. Well, anyways,Harper and I amused ourselves doing everything and nothing for a while before we decided that we wanted to go to upstairs and bug Quinn, who we thought was doing her...
and elementary education. She understands the needs of young performers and their directors and creates pieces that encourage engaging discussion, creative thought, and quirky playfulness. Her goal is that young performers discover the power and delight that theatre brings to actors and audiences alike...
Whatever is good for your soul, do that. Do what makes you happy and what makes you smile. Everything else will fall into place. Momma’s Little Man. Always and forever, you’re momma’s little man. Safe Quote Usage Using short words effectively ensures they have a positive impact and...
】“Put the hours in, do it for long enough, and magical, life-transforming things happen eventually. Sure, that means less time watching TV, Internet surfing, going out to dinner, or whatever.”“But who cares?”【对,who TM cares the pains and sacrifices/ trade-offs? Show your works,...
Keoghan himself found the Joker's positive reactions amusing due to how little screentime he had in The Batman. While not as popular as Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix's Jokers, Keoghan's appearance in The Batman's deleted scenes was enough to raise anticipation for a bigger role in a ...