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Sun Protection
Schools out! Summer sunshine
is here. But don't leave the house without your
sunglasses, brimmed hat, and sunscreen. Why
bother? Because despite the sun's beneficial
effects on our mood, even a small amount of
daily exposure can lead to skin damage and
cancer. Learn more with these five best-bet
sites for summer sun safety. . . . Continue
reading Sun
Protection
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Spelling Games
It must be spelling bee
season, because I see bees buzzing everywhere.
The 79th annual NationalSpelling Bee finals will
be in Washington D.C. May 31- June 1. The movie
"Akeelah and theBee" is now in movie theaters.
"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is
playing onBroadway. And a new book outlining the
history of the National Bee ("American Bee'" by
JamesMaguire) just arrived in bookstores. These
online spelling bee games are my contribution to
thecurrent spelling bee Zeitgeist. . . .
Continue reading Spelling
Games
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Jokes, Coloring
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Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are huge marine
reptiles that live around the world in warm
ocean waters, although the leatherback (one of
seven sea turtle species) can be found in cold
Canadian water. Unfortunately, sea turtles are
threatened by a black market in sea turtle eggs
and meat, long-line fishing, shrimp nets, and
beach front development. Learn more at these
sites. . . . Continue reading Sea
Turtles
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Outdoor Games
The weather is great. Turn
off that computer and go play outside. Today's
web picks feature hundreds of games to play by
yourself, with just a few friends, or with your
entire scout troop or classroom. Whether you are
looking for rules to a game you vaguely remember
from your childhood, or want to find something
entirely new, these sites have it all. . . .
Continue reading Outdoor
Games
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Limericks
Limericks are five-line
poems that pack a funny punch line or a humorous
twist. Because they are short and follow a
familiar thirteen-beat rhythm, they can be
enjoyed by kids of all ages. The following sites
include classic limericks by well-known authors,
limericks by authors not yet famous, and tips on
how to write your own limericks. . . . Continue
reading Limericks
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