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Monday, September 23, 2019

The First Amendment, High School, Promote Your Blog or Business

Today, we watched a video on Youtube about Civics 101.  It was about 40 minutes, and I shared it in a previous post.  It was concise and to the point which I like especially for High School.  After watching it, and some discussion, I had Caitlin write out the 10 Amendments that make up the Bill of Rights.  Next Monday we will focus on the First Amendment.  All of my posts may contain affiliate links.

The First Amendment affords us a lot of rights.  Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition.  But what do all of these mean, and how do they play into society?  That is what we will be focusing on next week.  There is a short video below, and then a book you might also be interested in.  This blog is not about right or left, secular or religious.  It is about information, facts and yes even opinions.  Which brings me to the image I shared.  That is actually a painting I did.  I am a Christian, so painting Santa Claus saying Happy Holidays can be a very hot topic of conversation, and free speech, plus the freedom of religion.  Caitlin will have to pick one of the rights covered in the First Amendment and make an argument for it, or against it, and why.   I am going into depth with her much more than I did with DJ.  Because, she doesn't tend to speak up, give an opinion, or use her voice.  I am hoping these exercises will be very good for her.  My other child is very good at arguing, lol.

I have focused so much this year on starting an online Health Coaching business, plus getting ready to do some Kidney Awareness classes, that this blog has gotten neglected.  Very neglected.  I am hoping to change that by increasing readership and engagement.  I will be starting a whole host of fun promoting, and link sharing posts for other bloggers, or small business owners. Other posts will be on fun topics for you to add your ideas to and get them shared.   There will be no rules as to what blogging platform, or where you sell.  The only rule is that you have to share other items or posts.  The first one will start tomorrow with a Twitter share.  If you are interested to be sure and follow this blog and check back in tomorrow.  I haven't decided yet for the other days, and it probably won't be every day.  I hope to see you tomorrow for the Twitter blog post share.





Wednesday, November 11, 2009

School House Rock Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs

So what did you do this Veteran's Day? Me, not what I planned. I have not gotten hardly anything done. So far today I walked down to see the parade, only for it to rain, and then to find out public school kids had school today. What is up with that? So no little kids actually got to see the parade, collect the candy, or wave to Santa. What is up with that? So after walking back home, I promptly sent an email to the Chamber of Commerce telling them how dumb I thought that was, that public school kids did not even get to see the parade. It didn't actually have to be on Veteran's Day you know. Last time I checked Veteran's Day was a Federal Holiday. What is going on, anyway? The high school kids, and middle school kids, were allowed out to the street to see the parade, yeah they care about Santa, how dumb. I still have not gotten my promised hamster, from my local Walmart, though they do all know my name now, and even pronounce it right. The manager called me again today, while I was walking in the rain to the parade, to tell me they are still in transit, and my name is plastered all over the walls letting everyone know I am to get one as soon as they come in. Who knew one little letter to Walmart headquarters could get me so well known. Now my husband is trying not to fall off the ladder, it is raining after all, putting up Christmas lights. Please don't ask, the tree is going up today too. At least I got him to go past Columbus Day this year. For all of you whom your kids hate learning Language Arts, otherwise known as Grammar, here are some cool videos to help. For those of us who grew up in the 70's and 80's you know who School House Rock is, my kids love these, and if they listen to it enough, they actually remember what they hear. Your kids can watch them as many times as they want, and you will see improvement, I promise. I hope you are having a Veteran's Day, as interesting as mine. I didn't even mention the Confederate Flag, that was plastered all over. I guess I just won't go there. I did say I am not from the South, right?








Monday, December 1, 2008

The Decorating Is Done, The Christmas Cards Are Sent

It has been a busy, and hectic weekend. I can almost say I am glad it is Monday. My husband had 4 days off, wow that does not happen very often. My job canceled me for both of my scheduled nights, so I got a ton of work done here at home. The Christmas decorations are all up, the cards are ready to go out in the mail today. I made out our lesson plans, for the whole month of December. I would love to share this website with you http://www.northpole.com/
Your kids can send Santa a letter, right online, and they get a letter back online. No stamps needed. Plus there are all kinds of activities, and even lessons for teachers, and homeschoolers. Be sure to check it out, your kids will love it. I found two prospects for online work, and am hoping they work out. I have two lesson plans to post, because I did not post one yesterday. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

Lesson Plan for 12/1/08:

Writing: Write how to clean your room
Reading: Read chapter 1 of Afternoon in the Amazon
Art: Draw a Christmas tree, and Santa advent calenders
Spelling: Lesson 11- write each 2 times each, once in print, and once in cursive
Vocabulary: Lesson 11- look up the definition for each vocabulary word
Math: Addition, Fact families, multiplication
Spanish: Food and utensils part 2
Language Arts: Verbs, phonics review
Word find: Music

Lesson Plan for 12/2/08:

Science: Simple machines
Writing: Write about your least favorite food
Reading: Read chapter 2 of Afternoon on the Amazon
Spelling: Lesson 11 write each spelling word, and circle the vowels
Vocabulary: Use each vocabulary word in a sentence
Language Arts: Verbs, phonics review
Math: Fact families, multiplication, division
Spanish: Food and utensils part 2
PE: 30 minutes
ITP: Music class

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