Meteorology is a science that focuses on the atmosphere, weather, and weather forecasting. So the name alone will give you an idea what World Meteorological Day is about.Meteorology (mee-tee-or-ALL-oh-gee) is made up of two words. The first is an ancient Greek word meaning high in the sky. To that is added ology, which means the […]
Kids Edition
Kids’ History
History can take many forms. The word probably makes you think of what you’re learning in school – early America, other cultures and countries, government, and things like that. But history is also everyday events and usually, everyday events are a lot more fun. This photo is of a parade on Norway’s Main Street in […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Stir-Fry Fajitas with chicken, squash, and corn Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry 1 ½ tsp salt-free chili-lime seasoning blend ¼ tsp granulated garlic 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 cup fresh onions, peeled, diced 4 cups cooked fajita chicken strips (16 oz) 3 ½ cups fresh butternut […]
Book Review/’The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’
The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip By George Saunders Illustrated by Lane Smith “What?” you ask! The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip is a fantastically funny, Junior Fiction fantasy story that teaches the world a lesson about kindness and community. The illustrations are hilariously peculiar. The author also gets away with writings that your teachers […]
How do you say that in …
English: banishFrench: bannirSpanish: desterrarGerman: verbannenItalian: bandireArabic: nafy نفيChinese: Fàngzhú 放逐
Word of the Week
Banish(rhymes with tan-ish)To force out from a country or a place and not allow to return.The farmer tried to banish rabbits from his garden, but they kept sneaking back in.Albert was banished from his sister’s house for eating all her snacks.
Recipes for Healthy Kids
Chicken Curry Casserole Ingredients: 1 cup Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry 1 Tbsp Canola oil ¼ cup Low-sodium chicken broth ¾ cup Fresh celery 1 cup Fresh onions, peeled, diced 1 ¼cups Fresh carrots, peeled, shredded 1 ½ tsp Curry powder 1 tsp Garlic powder ½ tsp Ground black pepper ¾ tsp Salt ½ cup […]
Book Review/’Deetjen’s Closet’
Deetjen’s Closet: A Quest for Magic Deetjen’s Closet: A Quest for Magic By Debbie Noble Black An absolute delight that mixes California history, family connections, and magical realism so nicely. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a lot in the process. Sara’s interactions with various items of clothing in the closet are a terrific hook […]
How do you say that in …
English: meteorologyFrench: météorologieSpanish: meteorologíaGerman: MeteorologieItalian: meteorologiaArabic: eilm aliarsad aljawiya علم الارصاد الجويةChinese: Qìxiàng 气象
Word of the Week
Meteorology(mee-tee-or-ALL-oh-gee)A science that focuses on the atmosphere, weather, and weather forecasting.Laura did a science project on meteorology by setting up a weather station in her back yard.