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Over 40 Summer Fun Activities ~ Update
Over 40 summer fun activities: ideas to “keep ’em learning” over the summer months.
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The Dandelion: Nature Study
Dandelion observation and nature study, exploring characteristics of this common yet undervalued flower.
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Lowell, James Russell: “To the Dandelion”
Dear common flower, that grow’st beside the way, Fringing the dusty road with harmless gold,…. Poetry study.
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Memorial Day 2026 ~ Things to Do
Memorial Day 2026 things to do including crafts, lesson plans, book recommendations, and edible treats.
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Millions of Cats ~ Free eBook
Classic picture book about an old man who, overwhelmed by countless cats, humorously struggles to choose one. The result: chaos.
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Things to Do: May 2026
The May 2026 learning calendar offers resources of all kinds for planning a new year and enjoying the summer!
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Watts, Isaac: “How Doth the Little Busy Bee”
How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour,…. Poetry study.
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Wordsworth, William: “Written in March”
The cock is crowing, The stream is flowing,…. Poetry study resources.
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The Garden of the Earth
A walk through the world of plants, exploring plant life and growth by observing nature.