by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | Curriculum Connection
Focus Curriculum Connection – Social Studies “Focused Effort” is a term we can use to describe a reasonably thorough and intentional attempt to complete a task. In business and legal settings, similar standards apply when one entity acquires another—for example,...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | Curriculum Connection
Focus Curriculum Connection – Literature Link Everyone knows the story of the Tortoise and the Hare. The Tortoise keeps plodding on, while the Hare jumps ahead. The Hare gets arrogant and takes a nap, while the Tortoise moves steadily and carefully toward the...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Focus Word Origin Focus originates directly from the Latin word focus, meaning “hearth” or “fireplace”. When introduced to English in the 1650s, it shifted from a literal home fire to a technical term for a...
by Jill Tomey | Feb 23, 2026 | Curriculum Connection
Focus Featured Book For a read-along of this book visit YouTube>> Check out our Reading List post for a curated selection of books centered around the theme of Focus>> “Farmer Duck” by Marvin Waddell illustrated by Helen Oxenbury Read the...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 29, 2026 | Team Building
Vanity Plates Begin this activity by asking what you see on a car’s license plate. You are looking for two things: the state and a unique number/letter combination. In addition, states can add slogans, and individuals can select from additional decorations such as for...
