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• tree
  • Phrases
    • a plant occurring in crusty patches on tree trunks or rocks
    • abstract Christmas tree
    • decorated Christmas tree
    • lined Christmas tree
    • pine tree branch
    • old-timey Christmas tree
    • painted Christmas tree
    • bushy tree
    • caroling, tree trimming, building a snowman
    • decorated Christmas tree with a star on top
    • big Christmas tree
    • car freshener Christmas tree
    • snow-capped Christmas tree
    • lacy Christmas tree
    • trimming the tree
    • Squirrels scrabbling around the tree
    • Trim the tree
    • Christmas tree
    • traditional Christmas tree
    • triangle-shaped Christmas tree
    • Light up like a Christmas tree
    • To decorate the tree with decorations and lights
    • wreath and tree
    • tree house
    • Christmas Tree and Wreath
    • a tropical tree cultivated for its juicy edible fruits
  • Sentences
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree and they were all for you (none for your brother/sister)?
    • What color are the flowers on the tree?
    • I was walking my dog outside when suddenly a red sleigh crashed into a tree....
    • The girl is next to the tree.
    • The presents are under the tree.
    • I got all the decorations out so we can trim the tree!
    • How do you decorate a Christmas tree?
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • Santa is behind the tree.
    • Color the tallest tree green.
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree but they were all for your brother/sister?
    • Color the tree on the left then put an X on the trees on the right.
    • Draw a yellow triangle around the tree.
    • What do you put on your Christmas tree?
    • Circle the candle before circling the pine tree branch, but after circling the snowflake.
    • The animals are in front of the tree.
    • Cross out a tree.
    • The leaves fall off the tree.
    • He is decorating the tree.
    • What do you put on the top of the tree?
    • Put the small start on the top of the tree.
    • Color the tallest tree green, then the smoke gray.
    • The star is on top of the tree.
    • Touch the candle before touching the pine tree branch, but after touching the snowflake.
    • What is part of a tree trunk use to start a fire?
    • Put two presents inside of the bag then put the rest of the presents beside the tree.
    • The tree was ___.
    • He decorating the tree.
    • The tree is between the candy canes.
    • When her mom surprised her with a gift, she lit up like a Christmas tree.
    • Put a soccer ball to the left of the tree.
    • Put a tall tree to the left of Santa.
    • The leaf fell from the tree.
    • The light looked like a Christmas tree.
  • Paragraphs
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • Into the woods he roamed, searching to complete his mission. It was a dragon rumored to watch over these woods. After hours of searching and setting traps, the hunter finally found something. Below the tallest tree in the forest, sat an injured dragon protecting her nest of eggs. The dragon could not retreat nor fight. It was not the hunter who injured this dragon. That remained to be unknown. Cruelty was not the way of this hunter. Instead of attacking the injured beast, he worked all day repairing the dragon’s wounds. The hunter would spend the next few weeks ensuring no harm came to the dragon or her nest. After the hatching of the eggs, the dragon and her offspring left the forest, returning often to visit the hunter.
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • Don’t put an “x” on the tree. Put an “x” on the stocking.
    • My family and I went to cut down our very first Christmas tree. We hiked for hours until we found the perfect tree. Then, we realized we didn't have a saw to cut it down....
    • Don’t touch the tree. Touch the stocking.
• looked
  • Sentences
    • The building looked bright in the ___ sky.
    • Why was Rosa sad when she looked outside?
    • The city looked so ___.
    • The girls looked ___ standing on the rocks.
    • The wheat looked ___.
    • The bird looked ___ and alone.
    • The light looked like a Christmas tree.
  • Paragraphs
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • That person looked funny at me when I was talking. They must not like me.
    • Rosa woke up in her room on Saturday morning feeling so excited to meet her friend Marta at the park. She sprang out of bed and ran to the closet to get dressed. Then she quickly ran downstairs for some breakfast so they could leave quickly for the playground, however, as soon as she looked out the window and saw the weather, she became very sad. Rosa was disappointed but decided to ask her father if she could invite Marta over to her house instead of going to the park. Her dad agreed and they called Marta’s mother together to ask if she could come over. 30 minutes later, Marta’s mom dropped her off at Rosa’s house and they spent the afternoon playing hide and seek around the house. Rosa was happy that she could still spend time with her friend, even if they weren’t able to go to the park as planned.
    • The morning of the party, Kara checked the ivitation again to make sure she would be at the right place at the right time. She didn't want to show up late! Before she left, she pulled on her coat and boots and told her mom she would be home before the street lights turned on. When she got to the party, she found her friends waiting at the ticket booth, shivering. Kara looked out at the ice and was instantly glad she brought her coat! Once they paid, the employee asked "What size do you need?". Kara sat down to put on her rented footwear. She was glad the blades were sharp, because dull blades could make you slip on the ice when you rounded the rink. Kara and her friends had a blast, and they made sure to sing to Jamie before the night was over.
• beautiful
  • Phrases
    • Beautiful vs Ugly
    • beautiful - more beautiful - most beautiful
    • beautiful centerpiece
  • Sentences
    • She thinks pastel colors are beautiful.
    • St. Augustine has beautiful beaches and perfectly white sand.
    • 2nd grade: odors (flowery, stinky, musty, etc.), tastes (bitter, sour, sweet, tasty, etc.), sound (loud, quiet, faint, pleasant), depth (deep, shallow, flat, etc.), appearance (broken, beautiful, shiny, etc.)
    • Sometimes you have to endure something hard to get to something beautiful.
    • The centerpiece has beautiful flowers.
    • The sunset was beautiful, yet the sky was still a bit cloudy.
    • Patriotic music – songs like America the Beautiful, the Star Spangled Banner, etc.
    • The garden is beautiful.
    • That was a beautiful red Poinsettia.
  • Paragraphs
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • The table is always set beautifully for the holidays. There is usually a centerpiece with beautiful flowers. The flowers are chrysanthemums. There is also cornucopia, which is a symbol of abundance and nourishment.
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
• with
  • Phrases
    • fill or cover completely, usually with water
    • angel with a horn
    • showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
    • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
    • all done plate/bowl for when done with certain foods
    • the face of a deer with antlers
    • treat with contemptuous disregard
    • A conversation with multiple people
    • marked by precise accordance with details
    • I want to share snow cream with my family, let me count them
    • Take it with a grain of salt
    • angel with a halo
    • colors associated with Valentine’s Day
    • Vision -- image or having to do with eyesight
    • contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
    • One fun fact with details about the insects:
    • wreath with a bow
    • Games you may play with your family or friends
    • sit up straight with back supported
    • dont leev me behind iwant to go with you to go trick or treating
    • Santa with a bag of gifts
    • wreath with ribbon and a bow
    • Painting with a brush
    • Drawing with crayons
    • With target words:
    • potion in a round bottle with a cork
    • overfull as with blood
    • move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
    • in accordance with accepted standards or principles
    • reindeer with antlers
    • move with or as if with a rushing sound
    • you're sick with a cold/fever/stomach virus
    • disposed to treat guests and strangers with generosity
    • What I like to read or have someone read with me
    • decorated Christmas tree with a star on top
    • touch with fingers
    • Wit -- quick with jokes, clever
    • things associated with February
    • refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
    • pass with flying colors
    • yesterday I build a snowman with my family
    • deer with antlers
    • baseball - a game played with a bat and ball
    • touch with utensil/preferred object
    • Pick up your pencil with your right hand; change the pencil to your left hand
    • May the 4th be with You
    • cloud with snow
    • color the heart with a Valentine’s Day color
    • Cutting with child-safe scissors
    • Share with family
    • things associated with Easter
    • Loyal -- trustworthy, sticking with
    • two candles with holly
    • yellow cake with chocolate icing: 545 calories per slice
    • overwhelmed with gratefulness
    • put the stamp in the upper right corner, seal the envelope, seal with a kiss
    • with the upper or anterior part of the body foremost
    • causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
    • crash together with violent impact
    • Ingredients and Supplies: a glass jar with a lid, heavy cream (35% whipping cream)
    • an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
    • Building towers with blocks
    • things associated with Cupid
    • Touch your head with your hands; gently pull your right ear
    • ornament with a snowflake
    • come to terms with
    • bunt - to hit the ball lightly with the bat in an effort to make it travel more slowly and thus increase the chance of making a hit
    • overcome with amazement
    • Draw a triangle and then reach up with both hands
    • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
    • be okay with messy eating
    • To decorate the tree with decorations and lights
    • a densely wooded tropical area with heavy precipitation
    • Playing with dough
    • a closed plane curve with an oval shape
    • thickly covered with ingrained dirt
  • Sentences
    • I spy with my little eye on five things to eat.
    • Sometimes my brother plays games with me.
    • It is a great opportunity for them to socialize with other children.
    • I had a lot of fun talking with my friends, but that doesn't matter.
    • Put two spiders on the cupcake with pink icing.
    • The clown had to fill the balloon with air to do the trick.
    • Do you want fries with your burger?
    • Clare likes to eat toast with butter for breakfast each morning.
    • 4. Spit the suds into the sink and rinse your mouth and toothbrush with water
    • R is to run in place and help with coordination.
    • Do you prefer yellow daffodils or the ones with orange and white?
    • I was mad about what my sister said, but my dad told me to take it with a grain of salt.
    • Who do celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • I play with toys.
    • Someone said, “May the 4th be with you” to me. I was excited they are also a Star Wars Fan.
    • Touch an ornament, a cloud with snow, and a mitten.
    • He opened the window, and the room filled with fresh air.
    • The kids built a sandcastle out of sand with a shovel and a bucket.
    • Now you know how to help with breakfast making and cleaning.
    • Compare and contrast breakfast items with dinner items.
    • Games you play with family or friends.
    • Step 11: Serve alfalfa sprouts on a salad or a sandwich or enjoy them with lemon and salt or a little salad dressing.
    • My grandmother Jane cheers me on with signs and pom poms every Saturday at my tennis games.
    • I spy with my little eye three scary things.
    • She decked the halls with lots of colorful lights, Christmas trees, and ornaments.
    • Snow White made friends with dwarves.
    • 4. Complete story grammar (who, what, where, when) with younger kids
    • Provide a spoon or fork with a long handle, if needed.
    • Who do you play with at school?
    • Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your arms spread out to the sides.
    • You: "An appointment with the doctor for a check-up."
    • I spy with my little eye four round things.
    • Find the page in the book where there is a truck with two oranges on the side.
    • The American then asked, "But what do you do with the rest of your time?" 
    • Yesterday I built a snowman with my family.
    • He likes to build things with blocks.
    • Many countries around the world celebrate this day with different traditions.
    • Increasing communicative functions (e.g. asking wh-questions, responding with yes/no)
    • Jolene brushes her teeth with toothpaste and a toothbrush.
    • Despite the worries that come with starting a new grade, the third graders were excited to show off their knowledge.
    • L is for leg swings from side to side to help with lower extremity strength.
    • What adjectives could you use to describe the cupcake with the blue and white icing?
    • Show me the cupcake with the blue icing.
    • Name a category associated with this item.
    • Build a house with legos.
    • Step 3: Dry strawberries with a paper towel.
    • S is for supermans to help with upper extremity strength.
    • Step 2: Keeping the Oreos in the sleeve, smash them with your hands.
    • Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving.
    • Before you put the turkey with the hat on the barn, put the two boxes of apples next to the ladder on the barn.
    • He stood up and roared with pride and joy when he reached the top of the mountain.
    • The toy house was so ___ he held it with two fingers.
    • Samantha was not happy with the results.
    • Stand upright with your feet together.
    • The holiday season is a time to be together with family.
    • Who do you celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • What is a small cart with a wheel at the front used to carry loads of materials?
    • Jonathan brought a beach ball to play volleyball on the beach with his friends.
    • After the storm had passed, the cheerful birds once again filled the air with their joyful songs.
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • What colors are associated with Valentine’s Day?
    • What animal is a fuzzy creature with bushy tail and black mask of fur around the eye area?
    • Cut the sandwich with a knife.
    • Would you rather play with a friend or your siblings?
    • Let us run around the rock and roll with delight.
    • A is for ankle pumps to help with lower extremity strength.
    • We eat meals at the table with the family.
    • The American said, "Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos." 
    • E is for eagle crunches to help with core strength.
    • Step 3: Place the lid, with the cheesecloth, on the jar and let it soak for 8 to 10 hours (up to 24 hours).
    • I took it upon myself to help my sister with chores.
    • I am going to dine with friends when we land.
    • Though she was tired, the runner finished the race with a personal best time.
    • What are they going to do with the baking soda and shaving cream?
    • A dog with big brown ears is sleeping.
    • Nathan washes his face in the sink with soap and water.
    • Do you associate it with Thanksgiving?
    • With the holidays quickly approaching, third graders are eagerly awaiting the end of the year.
    • Nicole sets the table for dinner with plates, forks, spoons, knives, and cups.
    • The Mexican fisher said, "I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take siesta with my wife Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos. I have a full and busy life, señor." 
    • Do you know anyone else with your first name?
    • The sky was bright with the neon ___.
    • As the sun set, the fireworks lit up the night sky, dazzling everyone with its brilliance.
    • Kelly brushes her hair with her hairbrush.
    • C is to crab walk which will help with your coordination and core strength.
    • I spy with my little eye three orange things.
    • Julie prefers orange juice over apple juice in the morning with her breakfast.
    • My family celebrates with special traditions.
    • Who plays with you?
    • Eric must have studied so long, because he passed that exam with flying colors.
    • 3. Create sentences with older kids
    • I love to play outside with my friends.
    • Who do you spend your Holiday with?
    • Allow your child to feed themselves with their hands, if they are able.
    • Athletes need water bottles with water to stay hydrated during the game.
    • She is playing with her friends.
    • I hope I never see Krampus with his horns.
    • What do you associate it with?
    • My mother gets along well with yours.
    • I count to 30 when I wash my hands with soap.
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • I love to play with my dog.
    • Draw a square around an ornament, a cloud with snow, and then a mitten.
    • Pick up the glass with your hand.
    • Word Association: Learners associate a word in the target language with a related word or concept in their native language.
    • The boy played with the ___ substance.
    • Step 7: Top the cake with strawberries.
    • The sturdy man wrote a rhyme, with red words on a grime.
    • Who does Rosa want to have a playdate with?
    • When her mom surprised her with a gift, she lit up like a Christmas tree.
    • After helping out a lost bird, the young girl was rewarded with a great sense of accomplishment.
    • Step One: Fill your jar halfway with cream.
    • Chris smells the flowers with his nose.
    • Ali will help you with your homework.
    • Step 2: Soak the seeds with at least one inch of water.
    • Mom said, “Cool your heels and wait for your brother to be finished with the game.”
    • Clean with the new rag.
    • Sweep the eye into the hat with the broom.
    • We will have a turkey with all the trimmings.
    • Start standing with your feet together and your arms at your sides.
    • He was hanging Mistletoe with care.
    • Where would you make a Valentine’s Day reservation to eat out with your special someone?
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • The weather in March can be unpredictable. The month often begins with bad weather but finishes with better weather. This could also mean something wild and unpredictable will eventually calm down.
    • Don't leave me behind. I would like to go trick or treating with you.
    • With Josef's newly found acceleration, he glides past several cars during the first few laps. Suddenly, a car spins on the track. Josef looses a few spots as he slows down and swerves to avoid hitting the other car.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg bent in front of you, then slowly lift the bent leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • Jigsaw Reading: Learners work in small groups to read different sections of a text. They then share their information with the group to develop a complete understanding of the text.
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • It is almost time for the final race. Everyone sings the "Star Spangled Banner" and Josef hops into his race car. Next, the announcer says, "Drivers, start your engines!" After a short click, click, click, the engine fires to life with a loud VROOM. The pace car leads the pack as the cars warm up and make sure everything is safe. As Josef slowly drives around he sees his family cheering him on. The pace car pulls into the pit lane and the green flag waves to start the race.
    • Alone in the woods stood a cabin. The early morning lights filtered in through the old wooden walls. The cabin’s sole inhibitor was already awake. Before the break of day, a hunter had already been up, preparing for his expedition. Armed with a crossbow and bait, the hunter began his journey.
    • She told her famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when she heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. She wondered what was out in the woods when she decided to go investigate the situation. She began to walk away from her tent when she saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. She continued to see what broke the branch. As she was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, she saw something large with hair running past her. While she was walking her foot stepped into what seemed like a small depression in the earth when she suddenly saw the shadow of the large creature in the distance. She quickly realized that she had stepped in the large foot-like tracks from the monster.
    • Playing: Stay inside or go outdoors to play. Do activities you enjoy, such as playing games with a friend, sports, drawing, or playing an instrument. When you are finished playing, put away any toys or equipment you used. Wash your hands.
    • The first item you’ll need is a saddle. This will allow you to ride the dragon as it flies through the air. Make sure not to forget your helmet. Training your dragon to spit fireballs can be very dangerous, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. Dragons are very intelligent so training them can be quite easy if the trust is there. They love food. each dragon is different though. They say that a dragons favorite food is the same as the person they’re bonded with. Grab your favorite food item, a helmet, some armor and head out to find your dragon.
    • There is more than one page with an airplane. Can you find a page with an airplane?
    • Brush teeth: Go to the sink and turn on the faucet. Wet your toothbrush in water. Apply toothpaste to the toothbrush. Rub the bristles of the toothbrush against your teeth in a circular motion. Rinse your mouth with water and spit out the suds. Turn off the faucet. Dry your mouth with a towel.
    • I wish she would stop being mean to me, but she doesn't seem to want to. I don't know why she is doing this, but it hurts me a lot. I just want to be able to play with my friends without her making me feel sad.
    • Stay on the page with the scene under the sea. Do you see a treasure box on this page?
    • Are you still on the page with 3 mountains? What is land on this page?
    • Originally, the expression was “like a bird in a guilded cage.” It often means someone has a lot of something that you would think is a good thing (like money or fame), but with it comes a loss of freedom.
    • The table is always set beautifully for the holidays. There is usually a centerpiece with beautiful flowers. The flowers are chrysanthemums. There is also cornucopia, which is a symbol of abundance and nourishment.
    • What are they going to do with the baking soda and shaving cream? Make snow.
    • an exceedingly long story with many details, often extraneous, that is finished without a clear punchline. A shaggy-dog story is funny because the listener has expectations that are not met at the end of the story. A shaggy-dog story is also called a yarn. 
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • Step 1: Gather all of your supplies and ingredients. The supplies include a ½ pint mason jar with a lid and spoon to use for layering the pudding/cookies and eating. The ingredients include a 6-pack of Oreos (keep them in the pack), 4 ounces of chocolate pudding, and 2 or 3 gummy worms.
    • If your parents are still not comfortable with the idea, try to build up your case by highlighting your responsible behavior. Show them that you are capable of handling more freedom and responsibility, and that you are willing to take on the extra responsibility that comes with it.
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg straight out to the side, then slowly lift the straight leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • He told his famous scary story of spotting a monster in those very woods. It was a cool day just like that day when he heard a rustling noise that was louder than the faint breeze that was blowing through the trees. He wondered what was out in the woods when he decided to go investigate the situation. He began to walk away from his tent when he saw something move in the distance and heard the snap of a fallen tree branch. He continued to see what broke the branch. As he was walking alone in the dark with the moon shining above, he saw something with fur run past him. He continued when he saw the face of the monster. The human-like monster stood on its hind legs and howled with its large teeth showing.
    • Say 3 words that rhyme with each of the words in the list. Words can be real or made up as long as they have the same sound.
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • Step 4: Prolonged phonation exercise. The goal of the task is to sustain the "ol" sound (at the end of knoll) for as long as possible with a soft voice and focused tone with no breathiness.
    • Stand on one foot with the other leg crossed in front of you, then slowly lift the lifted leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • There is a page in the book with a city scene. Can you find the page?
    • Wash: Gather everything you need before you start the shower, including soap, shampoo, a towel, and a washcloth. Turn on the water and adjust the temperature. Enter the shower and use support for balance if needed. Wet your hair and body with the shower water. Apply soap to your body, and use the washcloth to create suds. Apply shampoo to your hair and create suds with your hands. Rinse your body and hair with water. Turn off the shower and step out carefully. Dry yourself off with a towel.
    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • An American businessperson was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisher docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tunas. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, that it only took a little while. The American then asked why he did not stay out longer and catch more fish. The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. 
    • This is a fantastic pasta dish with cheese and basil. The flavors work together so well and it's really tasty.
    • Stay on the page with 3 mountains. Do you see any rocks on this page?
    • Step 1. Draw 1 large circle with a small circle halfway inside of it
    • School buses are a common means of transportation for children to and from school. Though riding in a school bus may seem scary to some children, they are actually very safe. School buses are equipped with safety features, such as seat belts, that help keep children safe. In addition, school buses are driven by professional drivers who are trained in safety procedures.
    • Put the skull on the cupcake with brown icing. Then put a spider on the cupcake. Next put a pumpkin on the cupcake.
    • You wish to know all about my grandfather. Well, he is nearly ninety- three years old. He dresses himself in an ancient black frock coat usually minus several buttons yet he still thinks as swiftly as ever. A long flowing beard clings to his chin giving those who observe him a pronounced feeling of the utmost respect. When he speaks his voice is just a bit cracked and quivers a trifle. Twice each day he plays skillfully and with zest upon our small organ. Except in the winter when the ooze or snow or ice prevents, he slowly takes a short walk in the open air each day. We have often urged him to walk more and smoke less but he always answers “banana oil.” Grandfather likes to be modern in his language.
    • In the movie Star Wars, the characters say, “May the Force Be with You.” Since “May the 4th" sounds like “May the Force,” the 4th of May is considered to be Star Wars Day.
    • Have you played hide and go seek? Tell me about it! Who did you play with, where, when, where would you hide, etc.
    • There is a page in the book with 3 mountains on it. Can you find the page?
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • Do chores: Get the supplies you need to do your chores. Do one chore at a time, step by step. You might clean your room. Do your laundry. Sweep the floor. When you are done, check with an adult to make sure you did your chores correctly. Put away the supplies you used. Wash your hands.
    • Rosa woke up in her room on Saturday morning feeling so excited to meet her friend Marta at the park. She sprang out of bed and ran to the closet to get dressed. Then she quickly ran downstairs for some breakfast so they could leave quickly for the playground, however, as soon as she looked out the window and saw the weather, she became very sad. Rosa was disappointed but decided to ask her father if she could invite Marta over to her house instead of going to the park. Her dad agreed and they called Marta’s mother together to ask if she could come over. 30 minutes later, Marta’s mom dropped her off at Rosa’s house and they spent the afternoon playing hide and seek around the house. Rosa was happy that she could still spend time with her friend, even if they weren’t able to go to the park as planned.
    • The butterfly flapped her wings when she landed on the yellow daffodils. Do you prefer yellow daffodils or the ones with orange and white? I think yellow is my favorite color. Don’t you have a yellow raincoat?
    • Go to school: Pack your backpack with the items you need for school. Put on your backpack and leave your home. Walk, take the school bus, or ride in a car with your parent or guardian to school.
    • The American scoffed. "I am a Wharton MBA and could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor, eventually opening your own cannery. You would control the product, processing, and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA, and eventually NYC where you will run your expanding enterprise." 
    • Step 2. Draw 2 small circles inside of the small circle for eyes. Draw one medium circle with two lines for the nose
    • Once upon a time, I was playing on the playground with my friends. We were all having fun when one of my friends started being mean to me. She would push me, call me names, and steal my toys. I was so sad and didn't know what to do.
    • If your parents are resistant to the idea, try to come up with a plan that will give them peace of mind. Offer to stay in touch with them regularly, let them know where you are going and who you are with, or agree to check in with them at specific times during the day.
    • Find a page with a ship. What kind of ship do you see?
    • Balance on one foot with the other leg bent behind you, then slowly lift the bent leg off the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
    • I spy Kiki ____ of the mug with the hearts. [in/out]
    • After a long day of work, Lynn was looking forward to her summer vacation. She was going to spend the next six weeks lounging by the pool, reading books, and sharing lazy afternoons with her friends.
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.
• twinkling
• lights
  • Phrases
    • Elf on a shelf, hang mistletoe, hang lights
    • To decorate the tree with decorations and lights
  • Sentences
    • My parents and I drove around to see the Christmas lights yesterday.
    • we light up the lights yesterday.
    • She decked the halls with lots of colorful lights, Christmas trees, and ornaments.
    • Where do you hang colorful lights during the Holidays?
    • The red and white lights indicate the cars were ___.
    • My parents and me drive around to see the christmas lights yesterday.
    • We lit up the lights yesterday.
    • Turn the lights off.
  • Paragraphs
    • Alone in the woods stood a cabin. The early morning lights filtered in through the old wooden walls. The cabin’s sole inhibitor was already awake. Before the break of day, a hunter had already been up, preparing for his expedition. Armed with a crossbow and bait, the hunter began his journey.
    • Go to bed: Set your alarm clock to the time you want to wake up in the morning. Turn off any lights or electronics in your room. Pull back the covers of your bed. Sit on the edge of the bed, lift your legs into bed, and lie down. Get in a comfortable position. Pull the covers up. Close your eyes and go to sleep.
• until
  • Sentences
    • Although the teacher asked difficult questions, the students persisted until they found the answers.
    • Wait until the friend in front of you finishes sliding before you start.
    • The pencils were sharpened until they were ___.
    • Until the third grade year comes to an end, the students need to remain focused and not give up on their assignments.
    • I can’t wait until the new book comes out.
  • Paragraphs
    • Step Five: Start shaking again and shake until you hear sloshing. The cream has turned into buttermilk!
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • My family and I went to cut down our very first Christmas tree. We hiked for hours until we found the perfect tree. Then, we realized we didn't have a saw to cut it down....
    • I have an Advent calendar, so I know there are still 10 days until Christmas... but let’s exchange gifts early! Do you know the Christmas poem that says, now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer, and Vixen. On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, and Blitzen? I'll recite it while you get ready. :) Do you have a wassail recipe for carolers? They may show up early, too!
    • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly squat down until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Hold for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Repeat ____ times.
• thought
  • Sentences
    • When I was younger, I thought that the world revolved around me. I was the center of the universe and nothing else mattered.
    • I thought you were no, I knew you weren't feeling well.
    • Samantha thought should would have to drop out of school when her family was moving, but she just had to start at a new one.
    • Uh, I um thought the trip was next week.
  • Paragraphs
    • Throughout the centuries people have explained the rainbow in various ways. Some have accepted it as a miracle without physical explanation. To the Hebrews it was a token that there would be no more universal floods. The Greeks used to imagine that it was a sign from the gods to foretell war or heavy rain. The Norsemen considered the rainbow as a bridge over which the gods passed from earth to their home in the sky. Others have tried to explain the phenomenon physically. Aristotle thought that the rainbow was caused by reflection of the sun's rays by the rain. Since then physicists have found that it is not reflection but refraction by the raindrops which causes the rainbows.
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
• bird
  • Phrases
    • a bat and a bird
    • is a bird
    • like a bird in a cage
    • plant flowers, make bird feeders, enjoy nature
    • dodo bird
    • Eat like a bird
    • bird and rabbit
    • bird cage
    • fox and bird
    • Make your arms fly like a bird, at the same time
    • tropical bird
  • Sentences
    • The bird is in the bird cage.
    • He’s got a lot of money, but he’s like a bird in a cage.
    • The bird looked ___ and alone.
    • She ate like a bird because she did not like the food.
    • Why does a bird have wings?
    • After helping out a lost bird, the young girl was rewarded with a great sense of accomplishment.
    • What color is the bird?
  • Paragraphs
    • Originally, the expression was “like a bird in a guilded cage.” It often means someone has a lot of something that you would think is a good thing (like money or fame), but with it comes a loss of freedom.
    • It is a bird, is black and white, and it cannot fly. What is it?
• decorations
  • Phrases
    • To decorate the tree with decorations and lights
  • Sentences
    • I got all the decorations out so we can trim the tree!
    • Patriotic decorations – flags, banners, streamers, etc.
• real
  • Phrases
    • names of real animals that sound like a joke
    • real jobs that sound like a job
    • Here are some examples of single-syllable words that have a "k" or "g" sound where you can substitute the "k" or "g" for a "t" or "d" and still form a real word:
  • Sentences
    • To this day, he says he saw a real werewolf.
    • Are dragons real?
  • Paragraphs
    • Can you see any rocks? Where are you likely to see rocks in real life?
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • Say 3 words that rhyme with each of the words in the list. Words can be real or made up as long as they have the same sound.