SUPER TOY Store ADVENTURE--lookin' for the Polar Express Train! Part 1

Manila Beauty Pageant

Ride Sharing Filipino Style (Wait Until the END)

UNBOXING SQUISHIES! SUPER WOW!

Here is what I am talking about.  I had to revise the original video because YouTube felt it did not comply to its policies to appease advertisers.  There was nothing bad about the video, other than a reference I made about my sister having such a hard time getting them.  She was "sick to death" (had the flu) and she drove to the house to drop them off to my daughter.  YouTube's algorithm does not recognize figurative language.  Yet they allow true trash like Logan Paul to continue to trend on their platform.  YouTube bans videos of cute animals but they allow real trash to make money for them!  I'm sorry. Our channel showcase my kids' activities.  Innocent fun.  I guess I am a little upset.  Anyways.  I do hope you enjoy this revised version.  And please continue to subscribe and share.  We have until February 20, 2018 to get 1,000 subscribers.  Thank you.

New Batch of Free Teacher Printables

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This worksheet I used to have students create their own imaginary creature.

I used this worksheet for students to use the new myon tools and functions.

Research in the Library

My second grade students recently did research on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for African-American History Month.  The online education program we used was pebblego.com.  For students from kindergarten and 2nd grade this is a good resource.  Students can have access to different biographies and read articles about famous historical figures.  They can also have a chance to watch videos. When watching one of these videos we came across some footage featuring.

George Washington Carver

I was surprised to see this because I did not know there was a movie about him working in his lab. The site has its limitations, but for basic research where students can get basic facts about the the person or topics, it is very good.  Other African-American biographies suitable for children in this age group are:

Harriet Tubman

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

With the research my students did we were able to make our February bulletin board.  Below is the final product for a bulletin board idea.  I hope you like it and if you do please comment and share.  God bless....

Hungry Like a Bug

After we read one of Eric Carle's most famous books I did this lesson with the kindergarten through 1st grade students. 

Some of Eric Carle's most famous books we read in class, and children love very much are:

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Busy Spider

The Very Quiet Cricket --(This book makes a chirping sound when children open the pages!)

There are a number of variations of this lesson.  But pretty much it goes like this: I bought a box of bow ties, shells and spiral pasta. I bought pinto beans because the store was out of the white ones. I also bought round paper plates.  At the school we had the glue and I pre-cut the leaves.  I also printed the labels for each of the stages of the butterfly. Here is what I discovered.  The kindergarten students will have a harder time to do this project.  They have a hard time placing the labels with the right step.  The first graders had no problem at all.  The best part is that they all loved their work.  It was hard for me because I teach four kindergarten and four first grade classes.  But in the end it was all worth it.  The students really enjoyed doing this. This project is in continuation of the Life Stages of a Butterfly lesson plan which can be found in this same blog.  Below are the pictures of our actual student work.  Enjoy.  And if you liked it, please share it with your friends and leave a comment below.  God bless.

Icky Earthworm Fascinates Baby

This is my son. One day some friends of ours invited us to Lake Geneva, IL and we went fishing.  He was fascinated about the fish we were catching at the pier.  Later when we left he kept telling us that he wanted to go fishing.  Since we live close to Lake Michigan it was a no-brainer.  We went to the fishing store and bought a rod and worms.  Well, since he knew that there were worms in the tub he kept insisting to see them.  I took out a worm and was surprised to see how large it was.  I thought, "this isn't a worm it is a snake!" Babies are fascinated about icky stuff that adults may find revolting.  Here my son is studying an earthworm for the first time.  His expressions and wonder are revealing. Please be sure to visit and watch more videos at our YouTube channel.  Thanks!

Dinosaur Fossil on Mars

Since I was about 12 years old I have been fascinated by the planet Mars.  At that age I would visit the Albany Park Library and read all the books about the Red Planet to learn more about if it harbored any life. I believe that the NASA Curiosity rover has been finding earth shattering evidence that life indeed was present or that life in some form of another is still present there today.  But they are not telling us---officially.  Case in point is this awesome photograph I found on their website.

NASA describes this photograph as being mineral vein deposits which sit on Mount Sharp.  NASA also describes the protruding minerals as not being more than 2.5 inches from the "host rock".  To me this picture which was posted on April 2, 2015 looks more like the skeleton of a fossilized dinosaur or reptilian creature.  Growing up I also read a lot of books on dinosaurs and fossils.  Being a Christian did not deter me at all about trying to be a young scientist.  As a matter of fact, it fascinated me even more to learn about God's creations.

Getting back to the photo---I can clearly see a head at the lower right side.  The head is followed by a long neck, which then expands to what appears to be a rib cage and appendages.  Towards the very end moving to the left, at least to me, it looks what appears to be a tail.  I might also add that NASA found this little piece of evidence in "Garden City."  Garden City?  Hmmm.  There might be other things they might have found but like I said before that they are not telling us. It would be great if we had a true palentologist analyze these mineral deposits and see what they conclude.  Or what do you think?  are these just minerals, or is it a fossilized skeleton of a dinosaur?

Fish Port of General Santos

Heads up people.  A couple of days ago I received notification from YouTube that the National Hockey League was claiming the rights to a video I created and narrated years ago.  I was very surprised they wanted to do that because the video has absolutely nothing to do with the NHL or hockey. Of all things it is a video about tuna fishing in the Philippines, and as far as I know no one likes hockey in the Philippines. I contested the claim and apparently they backed off.  Thank God.  I still do not know why they did that.  But this has been a very good lesson for me...Stand your ground and truth will always prevail.

The Bible Tract

Dear Brother/Sister,

Thank you for visiting this blog. The bible tract you hold in your hands is no coincidence. God has reached out to you to offer you comfort and peace. God does not want you to continue to suffer and live a life with guilt and doubt.  God wants to rescue you from where you are at, to offer you eternal life through Jesus Christ---His Son.  God also wants to set you FREE because you are HIS child and because His love for you has no limit.  Please pray that God continues to minister to you.  SEEK his Word.  MEDITATE it day and night.  Repent of your sins. ACCEPT Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior and pray this prayer:  Lord Jesus Christ.  Come into my heart. Forgive me for all of my sins. Become MY Lord and Savior!  Amen.

After you do this please find a bible believing church in your area.  Know and believe that God has forgiving you and you are saved. He will be with you all the days of your life.