The Seder Plate for Passover Coloring Craft
It’s Passover, a time when Jewish families host or join a Seder dinner. We found a great source for families with young children: PJ Library offers a guide for parents…
“MC Grammar” a British Rapper Who Believes Reading Matters…
Because it’s April and it’s also National Library Week what could be more fun than Celebrating in the Wonderful City of Oxford, England. This Month is at the World Literacy…
It’s Cherry Blossom Season in Washington DC, coloring activity, math problem and more!
The cherry blossom is the flower of trees in Prunus subgenus Cerasus. The Japanese word “Sakura” 桜 or 櫻; さくら or サクラ translates to both the tree or its flowers.…
Move over St. Patrick! There’s competition!
In the United States many people mark St. Patrick’s Day with celebrations of Irish culture, parades and festivities requiring a lot of green costumes. So it may come as a…
International Women’s Day
In 1977, the UN General Assembly invited their member states to recognize a day dedicated to Women’s Rights and International Peace by proposing the 8th of March which aligned with Italy’s honor day…
Carnival Around the World
Did you know Carnival is celebrated in many regions, cities, and countries around the world? The origins of this celebration are blended and each place has its own unique expressions…
Holiday Wellness: The webzine that supports families during the weeks and months of school holidays
In late 2023, THENCE launched a Webzine specifically designed to help families particularly with younger children think about activities and avoid moments of stress during the school winter break. This…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Interested in the meaning and origins of Indigenous Peoples’ Day? We share this video of Deb Haaland and Rodney A. Butler speaking on Indigenous People’s Day in 2019. We include…
Video Tutorial Halloween Paper Chain Patterns
Halloween Paper Chain Patterns – This Month™ 🎃 Halloween Paper Chain Patterns 🦇 Create Spooky Repeating Pattern Decorations! Perfect for Grades K-5 | Ages 5-11 Your browser does not support…
Writing About Disability
Learning Objectives: By the end of this section, you will be able to:
Identify and avoid problematic language choices related to disability.
Articulate why word choices in general should be deliberate and considered.
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