Fun Friday: The Cherry Tree

I love the cherry tree, and their beautiful blossoms. The Cherry Tree Festival is a big deal in this country, in Washington, DC. There is actually a history to the US cherry tree, and the Cherry Tree Festival. The video below will explain it to you. I do not believe cherry trees will grow in Florida, apple trees don't either. Well apple trees will grow, but they do not produce any fruit, it is too warm.

All The Presidents In Less Than Five Minutes

Today is Presidents Day. Need to know them all from Washington to Obama? Check out the video below, they are all there. The Animaniacs one is cuter, but not as up to date. We have no school today, but will resume tomorrow.

Lesson Plans For 02/16/10:

DJ:
Science: Solar system and universe part 2, scientific method
Arts and Crafts: Lion Valentines craft, see post from Saturday
Math: Reducing fractions, division, word problems
Language Arts: Synonyms, root words, question busters
Vocabulary
Cursive Writing
Sign Language: Numbers 1-20

Caitlin:
Arts and Crafts: Lion Valentines craft
Animal Book: Ocean animals
Printing Practice
Sign Language: Numbers 1-20
Math: Recognizing numbers, vs letters
Flash Card work
Site Words
Reading: HOP Sam and the Mitt
Phonics: Beginning sounds
Find the one that doesn't math worksheet