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Let's Laugh Day | JOY for Today

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JOY is the sound of laughter. Laughter that radiates from your head to your toes. Laughter that won't stop and keeps bubbling up for more. Laughter that brings forth a radiant smile even from the memory. Laughter that restores, connects, and heals. Let's laugh, friends, for in our laughter we know JOY. Let's Laugh Day | March 19th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five laughter facts that we didn't know. Wolfe Stew Connects  To God's emotions. Bible Verses and Quotes  About laughter. Activity Suggestions : How-to guide, laughter machine, JOY box, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Palm Sunday (The Sunday Before Easter - 3/24/2024) Easter (The Sunday following Spring's first full moon - 3/31/2024) April Fool's Day (April 1st Annually) Did You Know: Some scientists think laughter was our first form of communication?  Millions of years before we developed the lung strength required for speech, laughter might have

F is for Fern | ABC Nature Walk

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F is for Fern was filmed in Rocky Mountain National Park . I loved seeing these little guys living in the shade of the trees. They just love indirect sunlight, where the direct sun will actually harm them! Sample these related posts: To go on more "F" walks, watch " F is for Flowers "  ...or " F is for Frog ". To compare ferns to other plants, watch " L is for Lichen " ...or " R is for Reeds ". To keep strolling through Rocky Mountain National Park, watch " T is for Tundra ". Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

L is for Lichen | ABC Nature Walk

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L is for Lichen was filmed in Rocky Mountain National Park. It is so exciting to see life thrive even on rocks. I loved hearing the rush of the water that made it happen. This video is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To continue "L" walks, watch " L is for Lemur " ...or " L is for Leafbug ". To see more water, watch " W is for Waterfall " ...or " S is for Stream ". To engage in rock, paper, scissors activities . Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

Courageous Follower Day | JOY for Today

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Being labeled a follower is not generally desirable. But, if the leader you courageously follow is truly good, then following will overflow into unspeakable JOY. Courageous Follower Day | March 4th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five facts about following. Wolfe Stew Connects  To giving up your throne. Bible Verses and Quotes  About following. Activity Suggestions  Journal prompts, literary analysis, SEL discussion, team-building, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   International Women's Day (March 8th Annually) Get Over It Day (March 9th Annually) National Good Samaritan Day (March 13th Annually) Did You Know: The traditional hierarchical style of leadership is fading? Organizations are encouraged to adapt to the needs of their followers instead of expecting followers to adapt to the expectations of leadership. ( Bethel.edu ) There are five distinct followership styles?  According to Robert E. Kelley's model, the followership

T is for Tundra | ABC Nature Walk

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T is for Tundra was filmed in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was amazing to see where the tundra was in the mountains. I loved that there are so many animals that still live there. Intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To go on more "T" walks try " T is for Tortoise "... ..." T is for Tree "... or " T is for Thunderstorm ". To stay in Rocky Mountain National Park, watch " Y is for Yellow Paintbrush "... or " M is for Marmot ". Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

C is for Caterpillar | ABC Nature Walk

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  C is for Caterpillar was filmed near our house in Loveland, Colorado. This little caterpillar was walking quite a bit. Hopefully it found a place to make its chrysalis and grow into a butterfly. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To make a Hungry, Hungry Caterpillar author display. To see a butterfly on an ABC Nature Walk. To go on more "C" Nature Walks try " C is for Crab "... " C is for Clouds "... or " C is for Chipmunks ". Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

W is for Worm | ABC Nature Walk

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  W is for Worm was filmed on a rainy sidewalk near our neighborhood. This worm was huge and really showed off how it moves. It was working hard to get to some new soil. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To continue with W, watch " W is for Waterfall ". To discuss food chains, watch " R is for Robin ", and " O is for Owls ". To explore the rain, watch " T is for Thunderstorms ." To connect worms with scarlet and Jesus, check out our Proverbs 31:21 notes . Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

B is for Blue Jay | ABC Nature Walk

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  B is for Blue Jay was filmed near our house in Loveland, Colorado. This blue jay was very friendly and was interested in us. I love seeing blue jays in our town, they are a beautiful bird. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To continue the "B" adventure watch " B is for Bunny " ...or " B is for Bird ". To see another bird watch " R is for Robin " ...or " H is for Heron ". To get ready for the Great Backyard Bird Count , a February holiday. Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

Cookiesaurus Rex | Wolfe Stew Review

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The comical characters, surprising ending, and permeating creativity of this book will charm you and your learner, too! This  Wolfe Stew  Review includes: Target Audience   Recommendations from Wolfe Stew, AR, Lexile, and Amazon . Leader/Learner Descriptions   Notecard sized descriptions to display for learners or file for leaders. Book Details including artwork,   setting,  main characters ,  point of view,  conflicts,  and  themes. Our Favorites  Character, quote, and scene. About the Authors and Illustrator  With cookies! Vocabulary and Comprehension Questions  Five each! Academic Tie-Ins  Cross-curricular activities for classroom use. Websites to Explore  A list of websites related to the book or contributors. Target Audience Anyone who loves eating, making, or even looking at sugar cookies.  Wolfe Stew  recommendations: Read aloud  to children ages 3 to 6  Read independently  for ages 7 to 10. Accelerated Reader  rates its: Independent reading level  at 1.4, or about halfway throu

P is for Pumpkin | ABC Nature Walk

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 P is for Pumpkin was filmed in Mr. Wolfe's backyard in Loveland, Colorado. I grew this pumpkin plant myself in my backyard! I love this pumpkin plant and named the plant Buddy! I hope you enjoy the video, as much as I enjoyed growing this pumpkin plant! This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To stay with the letter "P", watch " P is for Pika " ..." P is for Prairie Dog "... or  "P is for Piranha" . To watch another plant video, watch " O is for Onion " or  " Y is for Yellow Paintbrush ".

T is for Thunderstorm | ABC Nature Walk

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T is for Thunderstorm was filmed in Wheatland, Wyoming. This thunderstorm came up fast and was beautiful to watch! You can hear the thunder if you listen closely. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning.   Sample these related posts: For more "T" walks, watch " T is for Tree " and " T is for Tortoise ". For earth science connections try " E is for Erosion ". And for more sky connections try " C is for Clouds " or and " G is for Geese ". Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

H is for Heron | ABC Nature Walk

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  H is for Heron was filmed near Benson Sculpture Garden in Loveland, Colorado. This heron was seen in the sculpture garden near the water. It was amazing to see this bird so close up. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: To continue H walks, watch H is for Hot Springs To see more birds, watch  M is for Mallard O is for Owl V is for Vultures or  B is for Bird Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

M is for Mallard | ABC Nature Walk

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  M is for Mallard was filmed near our house in Loveland, Colorado. We see these ducks a lot in this creek near our house. We were pretty happy to see a pair of Mallards, as we have only seen a momma and her ducklings before. This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: M is for Marmot S is for Stream R is for Reeds R is for Robin D is for Duck Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

The Giving Tree | A Wolfe Stew Review

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   A classic tale,  The Giving Tree  will endear itself to you with its simple, heartfelt message.  This Wolfe Stew Review includes: Target Audience including Wolfe Stew ,  AR, Lexile, and Amazon recommendations. Leader/Learner Descriptions - Notecard sized descriptions to display for learners or file for leaders. A Look at the Art - A brief peek into the type of art you'll encounter. Setting - Tells you where the story takes place. Main Characters  - Name and introduction to the book's featured characters. Point of View - Identifies the point of view the author uses and how it affects the story. Conflicts - Relates the main conflicts encountered in the book. Themes - List of themes this book explores. Our Favorites - Character, quote, and scene. About the Author - Five fast facts. Academic Tie-Ins - Cross-curricular activities for classroom use. Websites to Explore - A list of websites related to the book or author.   Target Audience If you have a heartbeat, this b

P is for Prairie Dog | ABC Nature Walk

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P is for Prairie Dog was filmed at Badlands National Park . You could hear these little guys better than you could see them. So, listen close and look hard, kids! This is intended for Preschool and Kindergarten to help in learning. Sample these related posts: For more "P" videos, watch " P is for Pika "... ... and "P is for Piranha" . To continue the Badland Adventure, watch " R is for Rams "... ..." E is for Erosion "... and " J is for Juniper Tree ". Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

Stay at Home Because You're Well Day | JOY for Today

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Home is a place we long for, a place that welcomes rest, offers encouragement, and strengthens us to face our tomorrows. This type of home is the source of unending JOY, the kind of joy that you carry with you wherever you go. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day | November 30th Annually JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Facts about home. Wolfe Stew Connects  To feeling at home. Bible Verses and Quotes  About home. Activity Suggestions  Read books, listen to music, improve your home, discuss questions, and challenge your family. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   The First Day of Advent  (The Sunday Nearest November 30th) St. Nicholas Day (December 6th Annually) Worldwide Candle Lighting Day  (December's Second Sunday) Did You Know: Housewarming was originally about warming a house? Before electricity, neighbors would bring firewood to new homeowners and light a fire in the fireplace. The practice was not only to warm the house but also to ward off evil. ( PJ Fitzpatrick ) Americans