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Raising Biracial Kids in Today's World

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5 Reasons Why I’m Teaching My Multiracial Children about Black History

January 11, 2021 By Diedre 1 Comment

Teaching my multiracial children about black history was not always my first priority.

My oldest child was born very pale, and I often got asked if she was mine. I worried about whether or not the constant questioning about her skin tone would affect her identity.

#Blacklivesmatter has brought several injustices to light. Here are 5 reasons why I'm teaching my multiracial children about black history.

I poured myself into finding books that represented our family and began affirming her very early on about her identity. We talked about our similarities and differences, and I complimented her often on her brown skin and curly hair.

But now I realize that wasn’t enough.

As a brown girl growing up on an Air Force Base, I was surrounded by diversity. I learned about Sojourner Truth, Jackie Joyner Kersee, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman in school.

When I think of famous Black people in history, those are the ones that immediately come to mind. I can even remember learning about most of them in 3rd grade.

#Blacklivesmatter has brought several injustices to light. Here are 5 reasons why I'm teaching my multiracial children about black history.

 

My parents bought me a book about black inventors that was interesting, but other than that, I don’t remember hearing too much about Black History until I was in college.

#Blacklivesmatter in 2020 has brought on a resurgence of people teaching black history–black and white and all races in between.

People all over social media are vowing to raise their children to be kind, compassionate, and antiracist.

I spent so much time affirming my children’s identity, that I haven’t spent as much time teaching them about Black History.

The death of Ahmaud Abrery happened just hours from where we live in Georgia.

That was my wake up call.

So this is why I’m teaching my multiracial children about Black History:

My multiracial kids are half black

I owe it to them to teach them a history that is relevant to them. They need to understand the struggles that black people overcame and how they have begun to write their own success stories.

#Blacklivesmatter has brought several injustices to light. Here are 5 reasons why I'm teaching my multiracial children about black history.

It’s important to know the facts–like at one time it was illegal for their parents and other interracial couples to be married.

They won’t learn everything in school

When I was in college, I was a professional writing minor. I always had dreams of becoming a writer and one day having my own dear Abby column. I actually enjoyed many of my writing classes and professors more than my major (psychology).

One of the most enjoyable classes was African American literature. It was taught by a very energetic, quirky, and passionate professor. She was from New York and the information she taught me in this class blew my mind.

I never expected a course to shake my core and challenge everything I had ever been taught. It was the first time I had heard about Jane Pittman.

It was the first time I actually read anything by Fredrick Douglass.

It was the first time I had heard about Juneteenth.

I don’t want the same story for my kids, so during Black Friday, I purchased a curriculum called Woke Homeschooling. It was written by Delina, a mom who was growing weary of all of the stories (even the historical fiction) told from the perspective of the colonizers.

What they do learn is a glossed over version

Lately, we’ve seen a rise in racial injustices all over our country.

People have been divided over #Blacklivesmatter and peaceful protesting. I’ve seen time and time again when people say things like “we’re all God’s children”,” there is no race but human race” and “I’ll be glad when things get back to normal.”

I’ve also seen where people quote Martin Luther King Jr and talk about how peaceful he was. The unfortunate part of that is Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested for standing up for what he believed in. He also wrote a letter from the Birmingham jail that encouraged civil disobedience.

“Sometimes a law is just on its face and unjust in its application. For instance, I have been arrested on a charge of parading without a permit. Now, there is nothing wrong in having an ordinance which requires a permit for a parade. But such an ordinance becomes unjust when it is used to maintain segregation and to deny citizens the First-Amendment privilege of peaceful assembly and protest.

I hope you are able to see the distinction I am trying to point out. In no sense do I advocate evading or defying the law, as would the rabid segregationist. That would lead to anarchy. One who breaks an unjust law must do so openly, lovingly, and with a willingness to accept the penalty. I submit that an individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust, and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice, is, in reality, expressing the highest respect for law.

Of course, there is nothing new about this kind of civil disobedience. It was evidenced sublimely in the refusal of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to obey the laws of Nebuchadnezzar, on the ground that a higher moral law was at stake. It was practiced superbly by the early Christians, who were willing to face hungry lions and the excruciating pain of chopping blocks rather than submit to certain unjust laws of the Roman Empire. To a degree, academic freedom is a reality today because Socrates practiced civil disobedience. In our own nation, the Boston Tea Party represented a massive act of civil disobedience.”

Learning history keeps you from making the same mistakes again

My children’s experiences won’t be the same as mine.

I don’t know what it’s like to be multiracial.

They don’t know what it’s like to be Black.

#Blacklivesmatter has brought several injustices to light. Here are 5 reasons why I'm teaching my multiracial children about black history.

Teaching my multiracial children about Black History ensures that even if they are treated differently (because they could be white-passing), that they will not sit back and allow others to be mistreated in their presence.

I want them to understand that just because a situation doesn’t directly affect them, it doesn’t mean that they can’t use their voices to stand up for what’s right.

We can’t change the future unless we are willing to acknowledge mistakes we (as people or a country) have made in the past.

In order to dismantle systematic racism, you have to know what you’re up against

As a Black female, I have been faced with microaggressions my whole life. As a young girl, I had no idea what to say or do.

I want my kids to feel empowered when/if they are faced with microaggressions directed at them or others.

I want them to use whatever privilege they have to make changes wherever they are.

#Blacklivesmatter has brought several injustices to light. Here are 5 reasons why I'm teaching my multiracial children about black history.

I’m teaching my multiracial children about black history because black history is simply history.

 

The Best Quarantine Friendly Teacher Appreciation Gifts

April 29, 2020 By Diedre Leave a Comment

Teachers sacrifice much of their time and energy for the good of their students. That’s why Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-8) is so important. It’s an opportunity for us to show them how much we appreciate all that they do.

Ever since our country (and the world) has been turned upside down, it’s been difficult for everyone to work from home–especially teachers.

Teachers are calling students, creating lessons online, having Zoom classroom calls, driving by to see their students, and so much more.

Many teachers have their own families to tend to on top of carrying on the responsibilities of educating their students.

Now more than ever, we need to use Teacher Appreciation Week to show just a small token of how much we need our teachers!

Here is a list of things you can gift your child’s teacher from the convenience of your home:

Free teacher appreciation gifts:

Have your child write a handwritten note and mail it to their teacher.

Have your child write an email (your older children will probably prefer this option).

Take a picture of something your child accomplished that they’ve been struggling with.

Create a video of your child telling their teacher what they appreciate about them and their classroom.

Gift Ideas:

Mugs/Glasses
This Because Virtual Teaching glass is the perfect gift for the teacher who is grading, doing Zoom calls (and probably having wine) at home.

Now more than ever, we need to use Teacher Appreciation Week to show just a small token of how much we need our teachers!

And when you purchase this glass from Etsy, you are also supporting a small business owner.

Gift Cards

You really can never go wrong with a gift card. And many teachers are parents too, so they love gift cards because it helps them enjoy time with their families! Here are a few places you could purchase one from:

Amazon

Starbucks

Target

Walmart
Lowe’s

Apple

Google Play

Petsmart/PetCo

Local Restaurants

Books for their classroom

Books are expensive ya’ll. And teachers are often on a limited budget, but they want to have the best and biggest library for their classrooms.

Need some help picking out books?? I got you! Check out my Amazon list of diverse books any teacher would love to have in their classroom.

Teacher t-shirts

One of my favorite places to get educator t-shirts from is Jane.com.

Teacher Appreciation Tees

Essential Oils

For the wellness-minded teacher, they would appreciate some essential oils to keep them healthy and relaxed during the quarantine. The Welcome Home kit from Young Living is the perfect gift!

Now more than ever, we need to use Teacher Appreciation Week to show just a small token of how much we need our teachers!

 

Or, if you’re looking to give them a gift of oils that comes with hand sanitizer, Thieves spray, a diffuser, and a few other goodies, the Premium Starter Kit may be what you are looking for.

You could even split this gift with other families in the class to keep your costs down.

Want to know more about essential oils? Read more here.

Now more than ever, we need to use Teacher Appreciation Week to show just a small token of how much we need our teachers!

Even though you can’t see your teacher face to face, they will appreciate anything you gift them with. Educators do their job because they love it, but teacher appreciation week is the perfect time to show them how much you care!

Just knowing that their students and parents are thinking of them helps on those down days. Trust me, I know!

Flowers

When you’re stuck inside, flowers are sure to brighten your day! Farm girl flowers delivers flowers all over the country. They are ethically grown and have a variety of price points to fit your budget.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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I know I’ve said this a zillion times but I’m going to just keep on saying it. Thank you all so much for all of your support. I just can’t get over how many of you are supporting us with your dollars and showing all the people in your lives how much you love them and wish you could be with them. ⁣ ⁣ Being cut off from loved ones has been challenging for all of us, so I won’t go into how it’s felt personally too much because it’s pretty much the same as what a lot of you are experiencing I’m sure. But I’m really missing in person connection and I’m so honored that our flowers get to play that part for so many of you. So I’m going to put a couple more orders in myself for people in my life that I wish I could be next to right now, and thank you all who have done the same. It means so much to us! ❤️ ⁣ ⁣ Also, thanks for sharing all your great pics, there’s nothing we love more than seeing all the bouquets you’re sending to each other and yourselves and also the ones you’re making at home from the videos that I’ve been posting on the weekends. By the way, another ones coming tomorrow! This beautiful pic was shared by @champagneandmacaroons. Thank you for sharing (and loooove your door mat!). 🥰 #fgflove

A post shared by farmgirlflowers (@farmgirlflowers) on Apr 18, 2020 at 10:03pm PDT

*Make sure your teacher doesn’t have allergies before purchasing flowers*

I’m an educator myself, but it’s been difficult to teach my 3rd grader and kindergartner from home. I realize that I don’t have to patience to teach all the subjects and am not privy to all the cute tricks the teachers use to help them understand things better.

Teacher Toolkit

Ya’ll, I try so hard to keep my desk clean, but in between meetings and classroom guidance and duty, it’s hard! I know many of my teacher friends feel the same way! The teacher toolkit keeps all the educator essentials in their own place! Many teachers also purchase templates from Etsy to customize their toolkits. As an added bonus, you could also gift your child’s teacher supplies to go in their toolkit (pens, pencils, paperclips, staples, binder clips, etc)

Mini USB Fridge

How cute is this mini-fridge? This is perfect for the teacher who has a small space, but would love to have somewhere to keep their drinks cold.

Google, YouTube and the teacher Facebook groups have been my best friend through the quarantine.

For those of us that may have taken teachers for granted, I’m sure that those sentiments have changed.

Now more than ever, we need to use Teacher Appreciation Week to show just a small token of how much we need our teachers!

 

5 Simple Ways To Teach Your Kids About Online Safety

April 13, 2020 By Diedre 1 Comment

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With many schools around the country closed for the year, parents are forced to rely on online resources to educate their children–and let’s be honest, to help with their own sanity too! If our kids are spending more time on the internet, it’s important for us to spend time talking about online safety.

Unlike many of us, our children grow up understanding that technology is an important part of our everyday lives. Our kids watch us take pictures and videos everywhere we go.

Most children don’t even know what a landline is!

The internet is a useful and dangerous tool for children. It's our job as parents to teach them the importance of online safety.

They watch others make videos and post to Snapchat, Tik Tok and a variety of social media platforms.

The best way to protect your child and your family is to simply teach them about online safety.

Don’t Make It Too Scary

Some parents show their children news articles about children found tortured or dead to keep them from talking to strangers.

The problem with using this as the only means of explaining online safety to your children is that many kids naturally form relationships online. As a school counselor, I’ve talked to hundreds of kids about online safety. When I’ve asked kids from elementary to high school if they have friends on their social media accounts that they don’t know, an overwhelming amount of kids say yes.

Why?

They want to be seen.

Kids  want to be liked.

They want their status to gain attention.

They don’t see the danger in allowing strangers to see what they post. They just don’t get it, and they think the dangerous things that happen won’t happen to them.

Try having a conversation about how your child can’t trust everyone on the Internet: “People aren’t always who they say they are on the Internet – some people go online to hurt kids, so unless you know them in real life, always assume they’re an adult. Don’t tell them your last name, and don’t show them what you look like.”

Talk to Them About Your Parental Controls

Parental controls are a great tool for families. They block websites, features, and downloads that your kids shouldn’t be using. You might block websites that your children would be interested in using, like social media and sites that let people watch movies for free.

When you set up these parental controls, talk to your kids about why certain features are blocked on their web browsers. Every parental block has a purpose that your child can appreciate!

Keep an open mind about your parental controls – sometimes, a website will be blocked that your child needs for homework.

Single-player flash games and multiplayer games can also wind up on a blocklist unintentionally.

Tell your children that website blocks are negotiable, and if a website is blocked that they feel they should be able to use, they can talk to you about potentially unblocking it.  

Show Them Tools They Can Use

If you subscribe to antivirus software, you probably have tools that check for viruses.

Show your kids how they can run a virus check when they use the computer. With one click of a button, they can make sure they’re protected from malware.

There are also search engines that show how safe a website is to use. If your child enters a website into this search bar, they can find out if that site and its downloads are safe. 

Some antivirus tools, like Norton scan files as you download them to see if they’re safe.

Show your child features like this so they know not to disable them. Additionally, show them how to block users on any websites they use.

Tell Them What to Look For

Sometimes, there are telltale signs that a person online is unsafe.

Teach your child about the things a safe person should not ask them for: pictures, their town, their last name, or where they go to school or camp. Remind your kids that another kid isn’t going to beg, scare or threaten them for this information.

Also, teach your child to consider signs that the person they’re talking to is actually an adult. Are they unfamiliar with popular games and TV shows?

To keep your kids from falling for phishing scams or downloading viruses, teach them to always check the URL bar before entering usernames and passwords.

If the URL has a different suffix (.net instead of .com), is spelled differently, or looks otherwise different, it’s not safe! Of course, remind them that what comes after the suffix doesn’t matter – that tells you which page you’re on, not which website you’re using.

Remind Them That They Can Trust You

If a child comes across danger online, they might be afraid to tell you. They might feel like you’ll blame them for being on certain websites or punish them for their actions.

Make a verbal or written promise with your children: if they interact with a bad person on the Internet, accidentally download a virus, or accidentally disable a safety feature, they can tell you about it without facing punishment. 

Talk to your older children about their friends. Check their devices regularly and have open conversations about what they are seeing online. They may not be engaging in inappropriate conversations online, but I guarantee you they know someone who is.

Sometimes teens ask for or exchange nude or half nude pictures. The pictures get circulated to everyone–even people who didn’t ask for them. Talk to your child about what they should do if they are on the receiving end of pictures, or someone asks them for pictures.

When I was a middle school counselor, kids often felt uncomfortable receiving pictures they didn’t ask for and deleted them without telling an adult out of fear.

Have these conversations with your children so they know exactly what to do.

The internet is a useful and dangerous tool for children. It’s our job as parents to teach them the importance of online safety.

For younger children, we love the Amazon Fire tablet.

You can set parental controls, and for the 1st year, you get access to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited which gives your kids access to over 20,000 apps, games, books, videos, audio books, and educational content from PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more. Your subscription will then automatically renew every month starting at just $2.99 per month plus applicable tax.

You can create screen time limits, set educational goals, and filter content with easy-to-use parental controls.

Here are some books that can help guide your conversations about online safety:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Season’s Must Have Family Friendly Advent Calendars

November 29, 2019 By Diedre Leave a Comment


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Did you know that Advent calendars date back to the mid-19th century? The word Advent derives from the Latin word for coming.

What makes them fun is that they begin on the first of December and mark the days before Christmas. German Protestants use to make chalk marks on door or lit candles to count the days leading up to Christmas.

Advent calendars are a fun way to count down the days until Christmas with your family. Check out this list of family friendly calendars.

Today you can find advent calendars in a variety of styles, and you can just about find one for any person with any hobby or interest.

Pukka Herbs Tea Holiday Advent Calendar

This calendar is perfect for the tea lover in your life. All of the tea ingredients are Certified Organic; Gluten Free; Vegan & Certified Fair for Life. 

Lego Friends Advent Calendar

 

The great thing about this calendar is that you and your children can do this together. Each door opens and reveals an ornament that you can put on the tree. It’s something that the smallest child in your home can enjoy!

Frozen II Advent Calendar

This calendar is a little on the pricey side, but it does include dolls, accessories and the actual calendar is a playset for the dolls.

If you haven’t seen Frozen II, then you are missing out! We saw it on opening night and the whole family loved it..including my farmer hubby!

Little People Advent Calendar

This one includes 24 Little People friends and accessories. It makes the perfect addition to your family, especially if your little one already has Little People toys and playsets.

 

Little People Nativity Advent Calendar

When my girls were little, I bought the Little People nativity scene. It was such a fun and age-appropriate way to share the Christmas story with them as toddlers.

I packed the Little People away with the Christmas tree and only took them out during Christmas, so it made playing with them even more special. I wish I had seen this calendar when they were smaller!

Crayola Advent Calendar


This one includes DIY ornaments, as well as fun arts and crafts that can go beyond the Christmas countdown. It’s a perfect calendar for artsy kids!

Young Living Countdown Calendar

This calendar offers some pretty amazing gifts that are worth far more than the cost of the calendar. For families who value wellness and holistic methods, this calendar is perfect!

In order to score this calendar at a wholesale price, you must be a member of Young Living. Click here to find out how to become a member to take advantage of these amazing deals!

Advent calendars are a fun way to count down the days until Christmas with your family. Check out this list of family friendly calendars.

Which calendar is your favorite?

5 ways to help your child with angry emotions

October 17, 2019 By Diedre Leave a Comment

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Teaching your kids how to navigate their angry emotions can be a challenge–especially if you never learned how to manage your own.

Here are a few simple steps to help you feel more success with your children and empower you as a parent.

Teach them coping strategies for different environments

When you are angry at home, you can go outside and bounce a basketball, punch a pillow in your room, run a lap outside or even turn up the music and sing loudly.

The problem for kids is that any outward expression of anger in a school setting will mostly likely get them in trouble.

Teach your kids that what works at home may not work at school.

Dealing with your child's angry emtions can be frustrating--especially if you've tried everything and haven't been successful. Here are a few easy tips!

Give them ways to manage their behavior that don’t get them in trouble like:

Request to see the school counselor to talk it out

If the teacher has a calm down corner in their room, request to go there

Squeeze a stress ball

Doodle on a piece of paper

Talk to the teacher about what made them angry

Read a book

Teach them the I Feel method

I feel mad when you…..

I feel disappointed when you….

My feelings were hurt when you…..

I’m guilty of telling my kids to use their words, but then I don’t provide them with the words to use. It’s important to not only give your children the skill set to deal with their problems, but make sure they understand how to use it.

Dealing with your child's angry emotions can be frustrating--especially if you've tried everything and haven't been successful. Here are a few easy tips!

 

These conversations start when they are toddlers. When they are toddlers, talk them through scenarios. As they acquire language skills, they will begin to mimic the words that you provided to them.

When my daughters have a disagreement, I resist the urge to get frustrated and send them to their rooms. We talk through the issue and I often encourage them to talk it out.

We discuss what upset them, and I encourage them to talk to each other and let each other know how they felt. I model these conversations with them until they can do them on their own.

When I hear yelling, I remind them to use respect when speaking to each other. It’s definitely a work in progress, but the more you start teaching them effective communication skills at an early age, the more empowered they will feel about advocating for their own feelings in a variety of environments.

Give them time to cool down

Remember everyone expresses emotions differently, so while you may be ready to talk it out, your child may need some time to cool down before they talk.

Try not to compare your siblings. “Your sister never pouted like you do when she was mad.”

This can be difficult if you have a mild mannered child and one who seems to struggle with managing their anger, but you don’t want your child to begin to resent the one you are comparing them to.

Don’t make excuses for bad behavior while angry

“Your dad use to break stuff too when he was angry.”

Being angry is not bad–it is a normal emotion that comes as a secondary response to another feeling (embarrassment, feeling left out, etc), however lashing out and hurting others while angry is not okay.

Dealing with your child's angry emotions can be frustrating--especially if you've tried everything and haven't been successful. Here are a few easy tips!

As a veteran school counselor, I notice that boys seem to struggle more with outward expressions of anger while girls tend to internalize or use microaggressions.

When I talk to students about being angry, one of their first responses is that they know their anger was bad. I work to help them reframe those thoughts and show them that anger is normal, but hurting others (with words or physical aggression) is not okay.

If emotions seem out of control or not appropriate for the situation, seek out the help of professionals

It can be frustrating when you feel like you are being judged because of your child’s behavior. Sometimes you have exhausted everything you know to do, and your child’s behavior is still out of control.

It may be time to enlist the help of a professional.

Is your child acting out because they can’t hear?

Do they have a disability that interferes with their ability to control their emotions?

Getting a 2nd or 3rd opinion allows you to make the best decision for your child so you aren’t punishing them for something that they can’t help.

9 Fabulous Books Your Third Grader Won’t Whine About Reading

September 5, 2019 By Diedre Leave a Comment

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This year my oldest is a third grader and it’s really blowing my mind!

Third grade in many states is a gate year–in other words, their scores on state tests matter.

As an educator myself, I know that in order to prepare my children for the world, education has to take place at home as well as in the classroom.

Mixed race families often are faced with many challenges, including ignorant comments. Focusing on similarities can assist in not offending people.

An 8-year-old child, typically in third grade, will continue to develop more complex language skills, their reading skills (should)  become more sophisticated. They are beginning to understand jokes and puns and start verbally expressing a sense of humor.

Peer acceptance also begins to make an appearance. They are beginning to navigate who they are are where they are accepted.

Third grade is a pivotal year for kids as they become better and more independant readers. Here is an amazing list of educational books for your 3rd grader.

As your third grader is transitioning to the upper grades, it is crucial for them to learn, practice, and master basic skills. Once they master the basic skills, they can learn to develop more complex skills that will help them though life and the higher grades.

This is the time to foster all the stages of their development. One of the ways you can do that is through books.
Reading together  takes the pressure off your child if they don’t like to read.

Here are a few educational books for your 3rd grader that will help teach both life skills and basic subjects:

Charlotte’s Web

A classic book that teaches children the magic of friendship. Charlotte’s Web is a beautiful story about love, loss and renewal.

**Bonus tip** After reading the book, watch the movie and compare the book and movie (a quick and easy way to teach your child to analyze details as well as comparing and contrasting). Also try comparing the cartoon version vs the live action version.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

 

This book is perfect for children who have a hard time staying focused while they read. The transition between words and pictures keeps kids engaged from the beginning until the end. And if your third grader loves this book, there are many more in the series to keep them entertained!

Human Body Activity Book

This activity book makes it easy and fun for kids to learn about the human body. The book features cool facts and gives an exploration of the body with 30 pages of hands-on experiments and activities that will encourage learning.

Big Third Grade Workbook 

This is a huge workbook for children that parents can walk through with them. It has multiple different activities to help children learn, have fun, and be creative. Think of it more as a review for third grade, but children can still use it to learn other great facts.

**Bonus tip** At the end of the school year, purchase the 4th grade workbook and start working on some 4th grade skills over the summer to keep your child’s mind fresh.

Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match

Marisol marches to beat of her own drum. She wears polka dots and stripes and she gets teased for not being like everyone else, but she stays true to herself. This book is a perfect segue to talking to your third grader about peer pressure and what it means to stand out.

Kindness Snippet Jar

A fun way to teach kids about bringing kindness to the world. After reading the book, your third grader will love making their own snippet jar which can be used to practice kindness each day.

**Bonus** If you are a teacher or a school counselor, you can easily take the story and turn into a lesson plan/activity!

Rad American Women A-Z

This book  features brave woman who stood up for themselves and others facing oppression and discrimination. Perfect for adding diversity to your bookshelf!

The Way Things Work Now

This is an interesting book that will teach children how different things work. Information on how windmills, Wi-Fi, jets, various inventions and other technology items work and allow us to use them.

Introducing North America (Continents Series)

Children will get an introduction to what makes each country different from one another. In this particular book, children will learn about North America. Each country has its own book in the series and teach about the country’s climate, geography, cities, famous places, language, and much more.

**Bonus tip** If your child stumbles upon a word they don’t know, look it up and expand their vocabulary! My dad did this to me as a child and I HATED it. But, to this day, I still remember the meaning of the word indignant because it was one he made me look up.

Are you looking for some character education books for your elementary kids? Click here.

Have curly haired kids? Check out this book list.

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