Where do seashells come from?
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LIVE: NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Soyuz MS-29 Docking
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This Father’s Day, pair quality time with purposeful learning by watching “Fatherhood in the Animal Kingdom”, a 2024 BBC Earth short documentary that follows wildlife fathers — from seahorses to…
Instant Lesson: Jazz Instrument Matching Game
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National Insect Appreciation Day: Clay Insect Sculpting Craft
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I Have Two Moms | Read Aloud Spotlight
“I Have Two Moms” by Colleen LeMaire, illustrated by Marina Saumell, is a picture book for preschool through 2nd grade that introduces children to the reality of two-mom families within…
