What time should I wake up?
I'm going to surprise my mom with breakfast in bed for Mother's Day. She wakes up pretty early. When do I have to wake up to pull this off?
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April Fool's Day fun
This day is known for pranks and puzzles. Try one of these 4 activities on April Fools' Day.Ask students to analyze where I made my mistake. CCSS: MP1, MP3, 4.OA, 5.G, 8.EE, 8.SP &nb...
Mardi Gras, 2023
Updated for 2023!
Tuesday, February 21, 2023, will be the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of the season of Lent. Mardi Gras is a last hoorah and is celebrated throughout the world ...
Beijing Olympic Schedule 2022
The Winter Olympics begins this week in Beijing.
Wikipedia had this schedule of events. We think that there is a lot of information missing and apparent in this graphic.
What can you tell, wha...
Will one roll be enough?
Students can use the man or the basket as a reference as they try to approximate the size of these gifts and how much wrapping paper will actually be needed. Approximation, surface area, reasoni...
2 New Macy's Parade balloons
As the Macy's Parade returns to public viewing, here are two balloons that Macy's artists have added. Can you figure out their dimensions? Macy's give their dimensions in bicycle lengths, taxi w...
Shopping season already!
We used to see holiday sales right after Thanksgiving but, surprisingly, holiday shopping has already begun. Sales are advertised everywhere. Students will be able to add some understanding an...
Spicy hot chocolate for the Dia de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead is always on the first and second of November. Life and death are part of the natural cycle of life and the Dia de los Muertos honors that cycle.
Peppe...