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Happy Read Across America Week!

Today is the start of Read Across America Week! This is always celebrated after Dr. Seuss Birthday (March 2nd) so we decided to share some fun facts about him!

Do you know any fun facts about Dr. Seuss? What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book?

Let us know!

Recreate this cute Valentine's craft with your little ones and let us know how it goes!

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Plantain chips are a great, healthy snack that you can share with your children. They can be eaten alone or with a dip of your choice!

If you are feeling adventurous you can try different seasonings on the chips to try different flavors!

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15- October 15! Books are a great way to introduce your children to a new culture!

Here is a fun craft to do with your children! These are great to display in classrooms from the ceiling.

Share with us your recreations!

With back to school in full swing, here is a fun craft that is a great way to get to know your new students!

Don't forget to share your recreations with us!

Here are some delicious popsicles that you can make to celebrate the Fourth of July and they are also great for the summer heat!

Share with us any other fun snack ideas you have for the Fourth of July!

Hey everyone! As we get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, here are some fun facts about American Independence Day that the kids will love:

🎇 Fireworks Fun!
Fireworks light up the sky with bright colors and loud bangs, symbolizing the excitement of freedom!

🎈 Parades and Parties
Many cities and towns have parades with marching bands, floats, and costumes from the Revolutionary War!

🎵 Songs of Freedom
Sing along to "The Star-Spangled Banner," "America the Beautiful," and "Yankee Doodle" during the celebrations!

🌟 Did You Know?
The Declaration of Independence wasn’t actually signed on July 4, 1776. Most delegates signed it on August 2, 1776!

Here is a fun timeline to share with your kids so they can learn the history behind our Independence Day!