On this page the following entries were made in the “March, 2009” time-frame.
Archive for “March, 2009”
Ode to the Dragon
Dragons of the East and West have captivated the imaginations of children for centuries. World folklore from Middle Ages Europe to Ancient Cathay abounds in dragon tales, from the terrifying to the sublime.
In the West, dragons were most often portrayed as the malevolent scourge of peasants and kings, only to be coaxed by a [...]
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We’ve Got the Rhythm
Teachers! Taking five to seven minutes a few times a day to do a little movement, rhythm and song with your students will make a huge difference in the learning atmosphere of your classroom.
Try it! You’ll not only enliven and expand your students’ learning abilities; they will also love you for it!
The best songs [...]
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Riddle of the Planets
Both hot and cold, slow and fast
Quicksilver planet traveling past
What planet am I ?
Sister planet, hot and gassy
Morning and evening star
Backward spin, east to west
Beautiful sight you are
What planet am I ?
Watery planet, Mother Blue
Cradle of life for me and you
Lunar tides, aurora glow
How does your garden grow?
What planet am I ?
Warrior red marching by
Polar [...]
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