by Jill Tomey | Sep 25, 2022 | Activity
Threadbare The activities here are fun ways to teach character. The game aspect makes the lesson more memorable. Each activity has processing questions at the end. Without processing the activity, the exercise is just a game. To make it a stronger lesson...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 25, 2022 | Curriculum Connection
Diligence Curriculum Connection – Social Studies ‘Due Diligence’ is a term used in business and legal settings to describe an effort as constituting a reasonably thorough attempt to complete a task. It is often used when an entity is acquiring another such as...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 25, 2022 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Diligence Word Origin Diligence is a descendant of diligere, a Latin word meaning “to value highly”. It is formed by combining dis (“apart”) and legere (“to choose”). Diligent individuals choose to make the most...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 25, 2022 | Activity
House of Cards House of Cards A house of cards is created by stacking one card on top of another, one card at a time, to create a structure. There are many different types of card houses on record, including ones up to 75 card stories tall, and even one that is a...
by Jill Tomey | Sep 25, 2022 | Family Activity
Finish the Job Download printable version of activity This activity involves an unusual meal so pick a time to do this when you have time for a longer meal. Set up for the meal the way you normally would. If you serve from the stove or plate everything, it doesn’t...
