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We are almost done with our Voluntourism essay, Smarties! Today, we will write our essay’s conclusion. Today’s video shows you how to call your readers to action about your cause, how to clearly sum up your final argument, and how to go back and review each section of your writing to be sure it is as strong and clearly-written as can be! Congratulations on all your hard work!

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Ever wondered why we even have leap years to begin with, Smarties? Today’s SpiderSmart current events answers that question and many more! Read below!

2020 is a Leap year: What That Means, Why We Skip Leap Day Every 100 Years, and Other Questions Answered
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2020/01/2020-is-a-leap-year-what-that-means-why-we-skip-leap-day-every-100-years-and-other-questions-answered.html

Key Words: leap year, span, rotation, alignment, calendar, miniscule

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Leap Day is almost here, Smarties! Guess who was born on Leap Day, too? Our favorite Stink from the Stink series! Read all about how Stink and his froggy friend leap into action!

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From your friends at SpiderSmart, we thank our communities for their feedback! Parents see a huge change in the motivation of their students, and our Smarties tell us every day how much they’re starting to love reading!

Original Testimonial:
My son, who is in 4th grade, needed extra help with reading and writing this year. His instructors at SpiderSmart were wonderful and his grades have come up. He even enjoys reading now. He liked that he was able to pick his own books. I liked how the methodology helped to build his vocabulary and worked on writing mechanics as well as reading comprehension. He has come a long way thanks to SpiderSmart. Also, Archana has been so pleasant and easy to work with. (Rachel S.) / SpiderSmart South Riding

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Happy Math Fun Friday, Smarties! Our friendly flamingo needs some help!
Can you use your math skills to solve for the next sequence in the pattern? Good luck!

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We are almost done with our Voluntourism essay, Smarties! Today, we will write our essay’s conclusion. Today’s video shows you how to call your readers to action about your cause, how to clearly sum up your final argument, and how to go back and review each section of your writing to be sure it is as strong and clearly-written as can be! Congratulations on all your hard work!

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Do you know your Presidents’ Day trivia, Smarties? Put your knowledge to the test with today’s SpiderSmart current events! There may be some surprising facts you didn’t already know!

Ten Fascinating Presidential Facts to Impress on Presidents' Day
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/ten-fascinating-bits-of-presidential-trivia-180954227/

Key Words: sartorial, venture, administration, inauguration, treaty, reform, ceremonies

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Today’s book presents facts about President Lincoln through the scope of his innovative creativity! Our first and second graders love this easy read about what Abraham Lincoln stored in his hat! Your children will be in for a treat with this fun history lesson!

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Our centers create an environment that helps Smarties challenge themselves while also learning at their own comfortable pace. We believe that students can learn more and achieve higher goals when they are exposed to great teachers, resources, and a little bit of learning fun!

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This is a great place to learn. My son’s reading and writing skills have improved so much. Everyone is friendly, professional, and ready to help you reach your goals. (Kati A.) / SpiderSmart Herndon/Reston

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Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at SpiderSmart! May your day be filled with happiness and love! We hope you have fun solving the Valentine’s Day icons below and good luck!

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Great work writing your introduction! Our next step is to write body paragraphs that will help explain your reasons, Smarties! For each paragraph, include a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding sentence!

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Today’s SpiderSmart current events is one that will play with your heart! Thanks to Imaginary, you can now use everyday algebra and the German math widget Süss to alter geometric hearts! For our math Smarties, you can also use more algebraic surfaces to create other cool shapes and figures!

A Perfect Valentine? A Math Formula
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/14/science/math-algorithm-valentine.html

widget, interplay, singularity, intrinsic, interactive, scant, installation, dimension

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Today’s book presents facts about President Lincoln through the scope of his innovative creativity! Our first and second graders love this easy read about what Abraham Lincoln stored in his hat! Your children will be in for a treat with this fun history lesson!

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SpiderSmart helps all children to improve not only their academic subject skills but also to grow their sense of responsibility and independence!

Original Testimonial:
"I would highly recommend SpiderSmart to our friends. I see my daughter’s improvement in writing and math. She’s becoming more confident in her skills. She’s taking the responsibility to do her homework."
(Grace C.) / SpiderSmart Tysons

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Happy Math Fun Friday, Smarties! Can you help this cute little rat solve for the missing side of his octagon? Good luck!

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Welcome back to our Voluntourism essay! Now that you have decided what side you want to argue, we need to start writing, Smarties! Spend some time writing a strong hook and opinion statement for your introduction!

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It’s 2020 and the year of the Rat, Smarties! Learn about the twelve traditional Chinese zodiac signs with today’s SpiderSmart current events! See the link below!

The Race of the Twelve: What Your Chinese Zodiac Means For You
https://www.gaia.com/article/race-twelve-what-your-chinese-zodiac-animal-means-you

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Ever wondered why humans both love and hate rats? Want to know more about our interesting interactions with these furry rodents? Watch our SpiderSmart trailer and read “Oh Rats!” today!

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With SpiderSmart’s customizable reading program, your child will naturally develop his or her love for reading! Our instructors guide students through a SpiderSmart library full of award-winning authors, diverse genres, and fun academic subjects!

Original Testimonial:
“We have tried different things to get our daughter to read more at home, but nothing worked. That is, until we discovered SpiderSmart. The reading program is individual, student-focused, and it allows them to choose books based on each child’s interests. The staff are very friendly and work very hard to spark an interest in reading in their students. So, if you feel that your child could use help, then you should give SpiderSmart a try!”
(Bahruz B.) / SpiderSmart Rockville

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For our SpiderSmart Math Fun Friday, we have a geometry puzzle for you! Can you solve for the final pink triangle? Good luck!

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We are moving on to Step 3 of our Voluntourism Essay, Smarties! Now it is time to decide which side you want to argue. Look at your evidence and combine it with your own ideas. What do you think, Smarties? Is it more helpful or harmful to travel and volunteer in less fortunate countries?

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Today’s SpiderSmart current events follows up with the biggest topics of this past month--Australia’s devastating bushfires. Read this article to learn more about the impact on Australian wildlife, when experts can start to expect a cool-down, and what’s being done to prevent further damage.
Please consider donating to wildlife relief efforts and we pray that the natural catastrophe soon gets contained.

Key Words: endangered, populous, crossbreed, restoration, ecologist, emissions, vital, plight, widespread

Australia's Devastating Bushfires Shows No Signs of Abating
https://www.dogonews.com/2020/1/7/australias-devastating-bushfires-show-no-signs-of-abating

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Today’s SpiderSmart trailer is on Firegirl, a touching seventh-grade tale about accepting others and learning not to judge from the outside. Teach your children about empathy, support, and healing with this outstanding novel by Tony Abbott!

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Congratulations to this Smartie who grew her math confidence and became the ‘most improved’ in her class! Our Smarties reach new academic heights while our SpiderSmart directors invest time in ensuring our students learn, improve, and have fun!

Original :
“My daughter started with SpiderSmart of Ashburn to become more confident in math. She started in December and has continued on as her math scores have had a noticeable improvement. Her school teacher commented on how well she's doing and she was recognized as 'most improved' in the class last quarter. Jessica is a top-notch professional who is understanding and flexible when it comes to scheduling. She works with each student to customize a study/work plan that suits the needs and desires of the child. She makes them feel comfortable and at ease, all the while learning a ton of math!”

Teri T. for SpiderSmart of Ashburn

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Happy Math Fun Friday, Smarties! Can you use the equations to solve for the cat and mouse? Good luck and let us know what you get!

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Today’s Level 6 SpiderSmart Writing Video continues our voluntourism essay! Today is about the research process and finding pros and cons to support your argument, Smarties!

The following is a link to the article and other resources that can help you write this section! Take some time to make a list of the pros and cons that can support your argument and good luck!

https://users.manchester.edu/Facstaff/JPOsborne/MedPract/7_Reasons_Why_Your_Two_Week_Trip.Calling_Bull_on_Service_Trips_and_Voluntourism.pdf

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For today’s SpiderSmart current events, we celebrate this past Monday’s commemoration of MLK Day, Smarties! Read all about the civil rights hero’s amazing biography and how he faced adversity with peaceful activism!


Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday

Key Words: activist, commemorated, segregation, equality, legacy

https://www.dogonews.com/2020/1/13/celebrating-martin-luther-king-jr-dot-s-birthday

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Today’s SpiderSmart trailer is all about courage! Armstrong Sperry’s Newberry-medal-winning novel Call it Courage teaches students about bravery and self-reliance. Find it in classrooms and libraries everywhere!

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Every SpiderSmart center comes with a dedicated staff, knowledgeable teachers, and hardworking students! Contact us to learn more about how we can help bridge the knowledge gap for your student!

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Happy Math Fun Friday! This week, we have a number puzzle, Smarties! If we give you the values for numbers 1 - 4, can you predict the value for 6? Good luck!

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This week’s SpiderSmart Level 6 Writing tutorial will show you how to support or oppose an important cause! Our topic is the popular rising trend of Voluntourism---volunteer tourism! What do you think, Smarties? Is it more helpful or harmful to travel and volunteer in less fortunate countries?

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We know that managing our emotions is important, Smarties, but did you know it might actually lead to higher grades? In today's SpiderSmart current events, learn all about how having emotional intelligence in the classroom could help you succeed!
Title: Emotional Intelligence Translates Into Better Grades for Students

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2019/12/12/emotional-intelligence-translates-into-better-grades-for-students/#707bc1f11c01

Key Words: relatively, academic, emotional intelligence, constitute, integrate

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Learn about the ironic Christmas gifts Della and James exchange in today's SpiderSmart book trailer! O. Henry's classic short story "The Gift of the Magi" will teach you about the selflessness of love and the spirit of giving!

Title: The Gift of the Magi
Author: O. Henry
SpiderSmart Reading Level: Masterpiece Short Story 8
Grade Guide: 8-9
Page Count: 40 pages (Short Story)

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At SpiderSmart, our goals are to help you reach yours! No matter the subject area, SpiderSmart has positive teachers and directors who are ready to ensure your personal success story. Ask about our classes and programs today!

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Happy Math Fun Friday, Smarties! Can you solve for the snowy symbols and figure out this math puzzle? Good luck!

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We're ready to end our essay with our conclusion paragraph, Smarties! Highlight all of your main ideas from the essay and bring your writing to a closing point!

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How are you aiming to better yourself this year, Smarties? Today's SpiderSmart current events is on New Year's Resolutions! Do you know where the tradition comes from? Read below!

Link: http://www.uwbrandingiron.com/2019/12/12/students-aim-to-better-themselves-with-new-years-resolutions/

Key Words: resolution, reprioritize, methodism, secular, technical, cliche

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Book Detail---------
Title: Helen Keller: A Photographic Story of a Life (DK Biography)
Author: Leslie Garrett
SpiderSmart Reading Level: 5
Grade Guide: 5-6
Page #: 127

This year is all about change, Smarties! Learn about one of the most inspirational women, Helen Keller, with today’s SpiderSmart book trailer!

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The warm and friendly learning environment at SpiderSmart is what helps set us apart. Have your children develop a lifetime love of learning and watch them progress with our enrichment programs!

Original Testimonial:
"Great place. Everything is so friendly and welcoming. My 5 Yrs old is doing so much progress in just a couple of classes. He loves it, and what a great way to love what you are learning. Thumbs up!" by Karolina L. from SpiderSmart of Ashburn

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Let’s celebrate 2020, Smarties! Today’s Math Fun Friday is a fun word problem for our younger level mathematicians!

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Welcome back Smarties and Happy New Year! We left off finishing a general essay introduction. In today’s SpiderSmart Guide to Writing Video, we will write our body paragraphs! Remember that your body paragraphs need topic sentences, examples, and plenty of details!

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Original Testimonial: "This location offers certified teachers who know how to help students improve their reading and writing skills. The sessions allow my child one-on-one time with a teacher who can help show him his mistakes and strengths as a reader and writer. This method has really helped him prepare for college."

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Are you able to solve this long equation, Smarties? Use your order of operations and good luck!