MaryAnn Bernal's Blog, page 317
February 16, 2014
DID YOU KNOW: The armor used in Gladiator was made of rubber covered with leather to make it malleable while shooting fight scenes.
Many thanks to author and fellow history buff, Elise VanCise, for stopping by. I just love this stuff - thanks, Elise.
Gladiator trivia: film vs. historyBy Elise VanCise
Often filmmakers and even authors blur the lines of history to make a story work. Nothing wrong with that; fiction is supposed to be made up, filled with adventures that perhaps historic figures might cringe at in real life. It’s fun to go back and compare some of these retellings with actual facts. Here are some fun trivia facts to go with the fiction of one of my favorite films Gladiator.
Modern day athletes often do product endorsements. Ancient Roman gladiators actually did this also. The producers of the film considered including this in the script but discarded the idea as unbelievable.
During the opening battle we see roman soldiers marching to meet the barbarians in open combat with their pilas, today we call them javelins, in hand as if they were spears. In actual Roman battle, they were thrown at the enemy before the two sides would meet. A pilum was too fragile to be used as a spear because the tip was designed to break off and bend after contact to disallow the enemy to throw them back at the legionaries.
Before the opening battle in the film we see Maximus with a ‘pet’ wolf who accompanies him in battle. The fierce Roman army was known for intimidation tactics. At the forefront of the ranks an individual known as a Signifier was placed. It was a position of honor, and he carried the standard that displayed the legion’s honors. Over the Signifier’s helmet and armor, he would wear an animal skin, often a wolf, in order to make a fierce impression on the enemy.
When Commodus goes with Lucius to meet Maximus at the Colosseum, he tells Maximus that Lucius insists Maximus is Hector reborn. Then Commodus asks Lucius, "Or was it Hercules?" The real emperor Commodus believed he was Hercules reborn.
The short sword used by the Roman army, the Gladius Hispaniensis, is seen being used by many gladiators in the film. The version used in the arena in the film is accurate as it was often shorter than the military version. The use of the common use of the gladius in arena battles is actually the source of the word "gladiator".
The real Commodus actually fought several times in the arena as a gladiator.
Unknown to the Gladiator Emperor Commodus, the soldiers would weaken his opponent by stabbing the gladiator in the back to prevent harm to their liege but also to ensure their emperor won.
In the film, Maximus kills Commodus in the arena. In life, the emperor was strangled in his dressing room by a man named Narcissus. Narcissus was a Roman wrestler employed as Commodus’ sparring partner at the time.
I hope you enjoyed this little bit of Roman trivia. I’ve always had a fascination with this period of history and its people. Could be why I named my blog Gladiator’s Pen. Stop by anytime for stories, guest authors, tips posts, and of course a little history now and then. http://gladiatorspen.blogspot.com
Have you visited Ms. Marge's classroom for Valentine Day Month - plenty of activities for kids
http://www.ms-marge.com/280780737February's Bulletin Board Feature:
Your students will become very involved in this fun story. Encourage them to wonder why the hearts are sad after Valentines Day. Don't tell them. Make note of the hearts each day during February.
You will need three fairly large red hearts. Draw a happy face on one side, a frowny face on the other side of each heart. Post the three happy hearts on board where children will notice them. Mention to them how happy the hearts are to be included as decorations in your room. Without explaining why, turn the hearts over to their sad faces the day after you have your valentines’ party. Encourage the students to notice that they are no longer happy, but tell them why. Let the children wonder about it through the rest of the month.
On the last school day of February tell the story of the Throw Away Hearts. Exchange the red hearts for the green hearts. Lay them into a shamrock as you tell the story. See picture below. Draw happy faces on the green hearts that make up the shamrock.)(Story can possibly be told on flannel board at the last day of February. Tack small squared of flannel on each heart.)
THE THROW-AWAY HEARTSbyM. C. Arvanitis
Once upon a time there were three happy hearts. They lived on the bulletin board in Ms. Millie classroom. A calendar hung beside them. The heading on the calendar read “February”. It had a red X on the number 14.
Ms. Millie showed her class the three happy hearts and then made note of the number 14 on the calendar. “This is Valentines day. On this day we will have our Valentines party,” she told her class.
The three hearts watched Ms. Millie mark off the calendar days one by one. When Valentine’s Day came the children exchanged Valentines. The three Hearts were as excited as the students.
But after the party Ms. Millie drew Xs over each February day until there was only two days left. The hearts began to worry. “What will happen to us when February is gone?” Heart One wondered.
“They will throw us in the trashcan,” answered Heart Two, “Nobody uses hearts to decorate school rooms after February.”
“Not the trashcan!” cried Heart Three.
“Don’t panic,” Heart One said, “Maybe we can think of a way Ms. Millie can use us next month.”
On the last day of February Heart One asked. “Have you thought of any thing, yet?”
The other two shook their heads.
Heart Two cried, “We are done for.”
“Crying will not help,” scolded Heart One. He looked at the next calendar page. “The next month is March. In March spring comes and the grass turns green.”
“I have an idea,” shouted Heart Two, “What If we turned green?”
“It is worth a try,” said Heart Three. “Close your eyes and imagine being green.”
When they opened their eyes they had turned green. “Now Ms. Millie won’t throw us in the trash!” shouted Heart Three.
Heart One frowned. “It won’t work. No one needs hearts after February, not even green ones.”
Heart Two started to cry again. “Tomorrow morning Ms. Millie will change the bulletin board. What are we going to do?”
“We can’t give up,” said Heart Three, “Let’s put our heads together and think.”
“That is it!” shouted Heart One.
“What?” asked the others.
“Putting our heads together,” laughed Heart One. “Look at the March calendar. There is a special holiday called St. Patrick’s Day.”
“So?” asked Heart Two.
“It is marked with a shamrock leaf. The leaf looks like three hearts with their sides together.”
“Good idea. We’ll become a shamrock.” laughed Heart Three.
The three hearts moved together, their sides touching. Heart One pulled a green stem from a paper flower on the bulletin board. He placed it on their bottoms. “Now we look like a shamrock leaf!” he exclaimed.
The next morning Ms. Millie came in early to decorate her room for the new month. The Hearts held their breaths as she took down all the hearts around the room. When she started to decorate the bulletin board she saw the green shamrock leaf.
“Where did this shamrock come from?” she asked herself. “It is just what I need for this month.”
The Hearts gave sighs of relief as Ms. Millie marked number 17 on the March calendar. She told her class, "On this day everyone should wear something green, and we'll celebrate St. Patrick’s Day." The hearts knew that they would be safe for another month.
Action on last school day before March. Putting the green hearts together to become a happy Shamrock for March's room decoration. Draw a happ y face on each heart. Cooking in the Classroom: Puppy Love Cookies 
(Recipe from Pillsbury.com)
Ingredients
1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury® Ready to Bake!™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies (24 cookies)
3/4 cup fluffy white whipped ready-to-spread frosting (from 12-oz container)
1/3 cup chocolate creamy ready-to-spread frosting (from 16-oz container)
24 large pink and red heart-shaped candy decors. pieces of licorice strips.
Instructions:
Heat oven to 350°F. (Only aids or teachers are near the oven)
On ungreased cookie sheets, place 12 cookies 3 inches apart for puppy faces. Let students use table knife to cut remaining 12 cookies in half; Have them place 2 halves on sides of each whole cookie for ears. (see photo.) Bake 9 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on cooking sheets. Remove to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Have students frost puppy face with white frosting and ears with chocolate frosting. Decorate each puppy with heart shapes for eyes and nose. You can use frosting for the mouth but it is easier for little fingers to place small strips of licorice into a happy mouth.
(Make enough for each child to sample at school and take home after school.)
Example of how to cut cookie dough to Make Puppy Love Cookies. 
This Month's Coloring page, Graciously shared by Raising Our Kids.com February Activities Our focus on emotions this month is of course, love. Love of self, and love of others. Love of self builds self-esteem. Our featured Puppet Dialogue helps to build your students the self-esteem they will need to succeed in their lives.
My other story, Hurshal Lost, tells of a child's first love, his or her precious stuffed toy. The activities for this story will instill a special pride in your student of the 'love' bear he/she makes. Some of my students kept their bears until they were grown.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^PUPPET DIALOGUE: I wish I Were Never Born.
I Wish I Were Never Born
By M. C. Arvanitis
TEACHER: (Hold puppet’s head down. look over the puppet.) You look unhappy this morning. Is something wrong?
LINDY: Everything is wrong! I woke up with a headache. I didn't have any milk for my breakfast cereal. I forgot to prepare for this morning’s story time. I wish I had never been born.
TEACHER: It would be a different world if you hadn’t been born.
LINDY: Well, no one would miss me.
TEACHER: You are right. We couldn’t miss you if you hadn't beenborn because we would never have known you. We have to knowsomeone in order to miss them. But since you have been born and youare our friend we would miss you if you were not here.
LINDY: Would you really miss me?
TEACHER: Of course, we would. I remember the first day we met you, when I introduced you to our class. Don’t you remember?
LINDY: Yes, I remember. I was so shy of meeting the children.
TEACHER: Do you remember how the children made you feel betterby singing with you? After that whenever you were around us youmade us all feel good with your songs and stories.
LINDY: Well, yes, but sometimes I still feel useless. I still wonder why Iwas born. (Have puppet bow its head as if sad. Use a sad voice.)
TEACHER: We all feel that way once in a while, Lindy, but wehave to remember that each of us was born for a reason. We each have special things that we can do. You were born to share your stories andsongs with us. If you hadn’t been born we wouldn’t be able to hear your stories and sing your songs.
LINDY: You mean if I had not been born I wouldn’t be able to be herewith you and the children?
TEACHER: That is exactly what I mean. You were born so youcould be here with us and make us laugh and sing.
LINDY: And dance!
TEACHER: (Laughing) Puppets can’t dance. They don’t have legs.
LINDY: I can if you’ll help me.
TEACHER: Do you really want to dance?
LINDY: Oh yes. I was born to boogie--to twist--to do the hop—tocut the rug--to trip the light fantastic. Where’s the music? Where's themusic?
TEACHER: Well, if you think you can dance I have some musicright here. Come on everyone. Lets dance with Lindy.
(Play quick stepping music and dance around the room moving the puppet to the beat. Encourage children to dance with the music.)
LINDY: (Out of breath.) That was fun. It made me tingle all over.It’s so good to be alive. I’m glad we all were born. But now, I’m tired. Ithink I’ll take a nap.
TEACHER: I hope you will come back tomorrow because we wouldreally miss you if you didn’t.
LINDY: Oh, I’ll be back. I can’t wait until I tell you my next story.Good-bye everyone.
(Retire puppet to its place. Discuss with students what they do that is special.)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HURSHAL LOST (print off and read)
HURSHAL LOSTBy M. C. Arvanitis On their way home from vacation Anthony’s family stopped at a motel for the night. Anthony hugged his teddy bear, Hurshal, as he fell asleep in the motel bed. He was still asleep when Mom carried him to the car early the next morning. He slept all the way home. Wake up, we are home,” Mom called as they drove into their driveway. Anthony was glad. Hurshal and he didn't like to ride in cars for such a long time. He reached for Hurshal. His teddy bear wasn't there. He looked on the floor -- No Hurshal! "I can't find Hurshal," he shouted. “Oh he has to be here somewhere.” Dad looked all over in the car. “But I don’t see him in the car anywhere.” Anthony started to cry. Where was Hurshal? Mom took his hand. “Don’t worry. We’ll find your bear. He’s probably packed away in the luggage somewhere. We’ll look when we get everything in the house.” But when all the suitcases and Anthony’s back pack were emptied Hurshal was nowhere to be found. Mom looked at Dad. "Honey, didn't you get Hurshal from the motel?" "I thought you picked him up,” Dad answered. Anthony shouted, "You left Hurshal at the motel?" “Now calm down, I’ll call the hotel and see if they found him.” When Dad clicked off his cell phone he smiled. “Good news. The desk clerk said they found Hurshal and would mail him home right away.” Anthony ran out to wait on the curb by the mailbox. Soon Dad sat down beside him. "Hurshal won't be here for a couple of days, you know. It takes time to mail a package somewhere." "But Hurshal can't sleep without me,” Anthony sobbed. Daddy handed Anthony his new blue bear Grandma had given him for Christmas. "Will this bear do until Hurshal gets home?" "No!" Anthony threw the bear on the ground and stamped his foot. "I want Hurshal." "I'm sorry but you will have to do without Hurshal for a couple of days,” Dad said. That night Anthony couldn't sleep even when Mom rocked him. "Let’s talk about Hurshal," Mom said. "What do you like about him?" "I like the way he smells, and his raggedy ears and his wrinkly nose."Mom pulled Anthony’s nose and laughed, “Just like yours?” She put Anthony into his bed and pulled the quilt up to his chin. "Think happy thoughts about Hurshal and you'll be asleep before you know it." Mom was right. Anthony thought of Hurshal and went directly to sleep. Two days later when the package came Anthony tore off the paper. Under the paper was a shoebox. He was afraid to lift the lid. What if it was someone else’s bear in the box? Open the box,” laughed Mom. Slowly Anthony lifted the lid. His bear looked up at him with his teddy bear smile. He hugged Hurshal. "I'll never let you get lost again," he promised. And he never did.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~** (Note from author: Hurshal is a true story that happened to my grandson when he was a preschooler.)
C 2011 by M.C. Arvanitis (This story is free and may be shared so long as author is given credit.)
Graphic of boy and bear from FotoSearch.com
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To make Hurshal, the teddy bear, cut out two bears shaped as in the example. Use felt and let the student choose the color he or she wishes. Glue on felt eyes, nose, and a strip of red yarn to make mouth. You can add buttons also if child wishes. When all is dried, place the pieces together, and glue around the edges of the neck, arms, body and legs. (leave top open.) When dry punch holes around the edges and let child sew the bear together with yarn from bottom of ears, weaving the yarn under and over.( Like a flower growing up out of the ground.) Save enough yarn to go up over the ears and head. Do not tie the yarn yet. Carefully stuff the bear with small pieces of cotton batton pushing it into the arms and legs. Let the student decide if his/her bear is a chunky bear with lots of cotton or a skinny bear with less cotton. When stuffed close the top of the bear, glue edges, and continue to sew, Tie the left over yarn into a neat bow at the top, or if the student doesn't want a bow, tie it tight and clip off the left over. You can also make a neck bow by placing yarn or ribbon around its neck. Now have the student name the bear. The more choices the child has in making the bear, the more the bear will belong to him/her. Some of my students kept their bears until they were grown. 
Photo of the finished "love" bear. February Art Activity
February is a good month to practice cutting with sissors and what is easier than to cut out hearts. Fold a square piece of paper, have student draw a half heart with the flat edge of the 1/2 heart on the fold. Lay several sizes cardboard half hearts on the art table so the student can draw around them. Keeping the paper folded, have student cut out the half hearts. When open of course they become hearts. Have glue sticks available and a large heart drawn on light blue paper, Have children make various colors and sizes of hearts to glue on the inside of this base heart, making a colorful heart display. 
Silly Love Song
Our Silly Love Song.
(Taken from the famed singer and actress, Doris Day’s classic Bushel and a Peck. For the tune go to UTube and search for Doris Day ‘Bushel and a Peck.‘)
My students still remember the words and how much fun it was to sing Here are the words and the actions.–
(Action: Arms out forward.)
I love you,
(Action: arms stretched out.)
A bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck
(Action: crisscross arms and touch neck.)
And a hug around your neck. A hug around your neck,
(Action: Lift arm above head.)
And a barrel and a heap, A barrel and a heap,
(Action: lay head on hands together.)
And I’m taking in my sleep about you!
(Action: wiggle hips.)
Doodle doodle do do, Doodle do do, Doodle doodle do do, do.
(Action: Point to front.)
ABOUT YOU!
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Another classic:
If you haven’t read the classic, "The Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly", You should have it on your list to read. Ridiculous, but so funny your students will ask for it over and over. Now author, Lucille Colandro has another one out. That lovely old lady has returned just in time for Valentine's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make a very special gift for her valentine!
With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine's Day adventure.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose! by Lucille Colandro
Link: http://amzn.com/0545352231
Amelia Bedelia is back!
In searching for books we may want to feature in February, I ran across
'Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine' by Herman Parish.
Being a long time fan of the Amelia Bedelia's series about the lovable, literal-minded housekeeper written by Peggy Parish, I check it out. Herman Parish, the nephew of Amelia Bedelia's creator, Peggy Parish, (who passed in 1988), has continued in his aunts footsteps, bringing Amelia Bedelia to a new generation of readers. This new series of books show us what Amelia was like as a child. Check out more of his books at his Amazon author's page.
Link: http://amzn.com/0062032755
Love You Forever
Love You Forever
by Robert Munsch
Link on Amazon.com : http://amzn.com/0920668364
This classic book should be in every pre-school library. The mother sings to her sleeping baby: "I'll love you forever / I'll love you for always / As long as I'm living / My baby you'll be." She still sings the same song when her baby has turned into a fractious 2-year-old, a slovenly 9-year-old, and then a raucous teen. So far so ordinary--but this is one persistent lady. When her son grows up and leaves home, she takes to driving across town with a ladder on the car roof, climbing through her grown son's window, and rocking the sleeping man in the same way. Then, inevitably, the day comes when she's too old and sick to hold him, and the roles are at last reversed. Each stage is illustrated by one of Sheila McGraw's comic and yet poignant pastels.
Your students will become very involved in this fun story. Encourage them to wonder why the hearts are sad after Valentines Day. Don't tell them. Make note of the hearts each day during February.You will need three fairly large red hearts. Draw a happy face on one side, a frowny face on the other side of each heart. Post the three happy hearts on board where children will notice them. Mention to them how happy the hearts are to be included as decorations in your room. Without explaining why, turn the hearts over to their sad faces the day after you have your valentines’ party. Encourage the students to notice that they are no longer happy, but tell them why. Let the children wonder about it through the rest of the month.
On the last school day of February tell the story of the Throw Away Hearts. Exchange the red hearts for the green hearts. Lay them into a shamrock as you tell the story. See picture below. Draw happy faces on the green hearts that make up the shamrock.)(Story can possibly be told on flannel board at the last day of February. Tack small squared of flannel on each heart.)
THE THROW-AWAY HEARTSbyM. C. Arvanitis
Once upon a time there were three happy hearts. They lived on the bulletin board in Ms. Millie classroom. A calendar hung beside them. The heading on the calendar read “February”. It had a red X on the number 14.
Ms. Millie showed her class the three happy hearts and then made note of the number 14 on the calendar. “This is Valentines day. On this day we will have our Valentines party,” she told her class.
The three hearts watched Ms. Millie mark off the calendar days one by one. When Valentine’s Day came the children exchanged Valentines. The three Hearts were as excited as the students.
But after the party Ms. Millie drew Xs over each February day until there was only two days left. The hearts began to worry. “What will happen to us when February is gone?” Heart One wondered.
“They will throw us in the trashcan,” answered Heart Two, “Nobody uses hearts to decorate school rooms after February.”
“Not the trashcan!” cried Heart Three.
“Don’t panic,” Heart One said, “Maybe we can think of a way Ms. Millie can use us next month.”
On the last day of February Heart One asked. “Have you thought of any thing, yet?”
The other two shook their heads.
Heart Two cried, “We are done for.”
“Crying will not help,” scolded Heart One. He looked at the next calendar page. “The next month is March. In March spring comes and the grass turns green.”
“I have an idea,” shouted Heart Two, “What If we turned green?”
“It is worth a try,” said Heart Three. “Close your eyes and imagine being green.”
When they opened their eyes they had turned green. “Now Ms. Millie won’t throw us in the trash!” shouted Heart Three.
Heart One frowned. “It won’t work. No one needs hearts after February, not even green ones.”
Heart Two started to cry again. “Tomorrow morning Ms. Millie will change the bulletin board. What are we going to do?”
“We can’t give up,” said Heart Three, “Let’s put our heads together and think.”
“That is it!” shouted Heart One.
“What?” asked the others.
“Putting our heads together,” laughed Heart One. “Look at the March calendar. There is a special holiday called St. Patrick’s Day.”
“So?” asked Heart Two.
“It is marked with a shamrock leaf. The leaf looks like three hearts with their sides together.”
“Good idea. We’ll become a shamrock.” laughed Heart Three.
The three hearts moved together, their sides touching. Heart One pulled a green stem from a paper flower on the bulletin board. He placed it on their bottoms. “Now we look like a shamrock leaf!” he exclaimed.
The next morning Ms. Millie came in early to decorate her room for the new month. The Hearts held their breaths as she took down all the hearts around the room. When she started to decorate the bulletin board she saw the green shamrock leaf.
“Where did this shamrock come from?” she asked herself. “It is just what I need for this month.”
The Hearts gave sighs of relief as Ms. Millie marked number 17 on the March calendar. She told her class, "On this day everyone should wear something green, and we'll celebrate St. Patrick’s Day." The hearts knew that they would be safe for another month.
Action on last school day before March. Putting the green hearts together to become a happy Shamrock for March's room decoration. Draw a happ y face on each heart. Cooking in the Classroom: Puppy Love Cookies (Recipe from Pillsbury.com)Ingredients
1 package (16 oz) Pillsbury® Ready to Bake!™ refrigerated chocolate chip cookies (24 cookies)
3/4 cup fluffy white whipped ready-to-spread frosting (from 12-oz container)
1/3 cup chocolate creamy ready-to-spread frosting (from 16-oz container)
24 large pink and red heart-shaped candy decors. pieces of licorice strips.
Instructions:
Heat oven to 350°F. (Only aids or teachers are near the oven)
On ungreased cookie sheets, place 12 cookies 3 inches apart for puppy faces. Let students use table knife to cut remaining 12 cookies in half; Have them place 2 halves on sides of each whole cookie for ears. (see photo.) Bake 9 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on cooking sheets. Remove to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
Have students frost puppy face with white frosting and ears with chocolate frosting. Decorate each puppy with heart shapes for eyes and nose. You can use frosting for the mouth but it is easier for little fingers to place small strips of licorice into a happy mouth.
(Make enough for each child to sample at school and take home after school.)
Example of how to cut cookie dough to Make Puppy Love Cookies. This Month's Coloring page, Graciously shared by Raising Our Kids.com February Activities Our focus on emotions this month is of course, love. Love of self, and love of others. Love of self builds self-esteem. Our featured Puppet Dialogue helps to build your students the self-esteem they will need to succeed in their lives. My other story, Hurshal Lost, tells of a child's first love, his or her precious stuffed toy. The activities for this story will instill a special pride in your student of the 'love' bear he/she makes. Some of my students kept their bears until they were grown.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^PUPPET DIALOGUE: I wish I Were Never Born.
I Wish I Were Never Born
By M. C. Arvanitis
TEACHER: (Hold puppet’s head down. look over the puppet.) You look unhappy this morning. Is something wrong?LINDY: Everything is wrong! I woke up with a headache. I didn't have any milk for my breakfast cereal. I forgot to prepare for this morning’s story time. I wish I had never been born.
TEACHER: It would be a different world if you hadn’t been born.
LINDY: Well, no one would miss me.
TEACHER: You are right. We couldn’t miss you if you hadn't beenborn because we would never have known you. We have to knowsomeone in order to miss them. But since you have been born and youare our friend we would miss you if you were not here.
LINDY: Would you really miss me?
TEACHER: Of course, we would. I remember the first day we met you, when I introduced you to our class. Don’t you remember?
LINDY: Yes, I remember. I was so shy of meeting the children.
TEACHER: Do you remember how the children made you feel betterby singing with you? After that whenever you were around us youmade us all feel good with your songs and stories.
LINDY: Well, yes, but sometimes I still feel useless. I still wonder why Iwas born. (Have puppet bow its head as if sad. Use a sad voice.)
TEACHER: We all feel that way once in a while, Lindy, but wehave to remember that each of us was born for a reason. We each have special things that we can do. You were born to share your stories andsongs with us. If you hadn’t been born we wouldn’t be able to hear your stories and sing your songs.
LINDY: You mean if I had not been born I wouldn’t be able to be herewith you and the children?
TEACHER: That is exactly what I mean. You were born so youcould be here with us and make us laugh and sing.
LINDY: And dance!
TEACHER: (Laughing) Puppets can’t dance. They don’t have legs.
LINDY: I can if you’ll help me.
TEACHER: Do you really want to dance?
LINDY: Oh yes. I was born to boogie--to twist--to do the hop—tocut the rug--to trip the light fantastic. Where’s the music? Where's themusic?
TEACHER: Well, if you think you can dance I have some musicright here. Come on everyone. Lets dance with Lindy.
(Play quick stepping music and dance around the room moving the puppet to the beat. Encourage children to dance with the music.)
LINDY: (Out of breath.) That was fun. It made me tingle all over.It’s so good to be alive. I’m glad we all were born. But now, I’m tired. Ithink I’ll take a nap.
TEACHER: I hope you will come back tomorrow because we wouldreally miss you if you didn’t.
LINDY: Oh, I’ll be back. I can’t wait until I tell you my next story.Good-bye everyone.
(Retire puppet to its place. Discuss with students what they do that is special.)
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HURSHAL LOST (print off and read)
HURSHAL LOSTBy M. C. Arvanitis On their way home from vacation Anthony’s family stopped at a motel for the night. Anthony hugged his teddy bear, Hurshal, as he fell asleep in the motel bed. He was still asleep when Mom carried him to the car early the next morning. He slept all the way home. Wake up, we are home,” Mom called as they drove into their driveway. Anthony was glad. Hurshal and he didn't like to ride in cars for such a long time. He reached for Hurshal. His teddy bear wasn't there. He looked on the floor -- No Hurshal! "I can't find Hurshal," he shouted. “Oh he has to be here somewhere.” Dad looked all over in the car. “But I don’t see him in the car anywhere.” Anthony started to cry. Where was Hurshal? Mom took his hand. “Don’t worry. We’ll find your bear. He’s probably packed away in the luggage somewhere. We’ll look when we get everything in the house.” But when all the suitcases and Anthony’s back pack were emptied Hurshal was nowhere to be found. Mom looked at Dad. "Honey, didn't you get Hurshal from the motel?" "I thought you picked him up,” Dad answered. Anthony shouted, "You left Hurshal at the motel?" “Now calm down, I’ll call the hotel and see if they found him.” When Dad clicked off his cell phone he smiled. “Good news. The desk clerk said they found Hurshal and would mail him home right away.” Anthony ran out to wait on the curb by the mailbox. Soon Dad sat down beside him. "Hurshal won't be here for a couple of days, you know. It takes time to mail a package somewhere." "But Hurshal can't sleep without me,” Anthony sobbed. Daddy handed Anthony his new blue bear Grandma had given him for Christmas. "Will this bear do until Hurshal gets home?" "No!" Anthony threw the bear on the ground and stamped his foot. "I want Hurshal." "I'm sorry but you will have to do without Hurshal for a couple of days,” Dad said. That night Anthony couldn't sleep even when Mom rocked him. "Let’s talk about Hurshal," Mom said. "What do you like about him?" "I like the way he smells, and his raggedy ears and his wrinkly nose."Mom pulled Anthony’s nose and laughed, “Just like yours?” She put Anthony into his bed and pulled the quilt up to his chin. "Think happy thoughts about Hurshal and you'll be asleep before you know it." Mom was right. Anthony thought of Hurshal and went directly to sleep. Two days later when the package came Anthony tore off the paper. Under the paper was a shoebox. He was afraid to lift the lid. What if it was someone else’s bear in the box? Open the box,” laughed Mom. Slowly Anthony lifted the lid. His bear looked up at him with his teddy bear smile. He hugged Hurshal. "I'll never let you get lost again," he promised. And he never did.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~** (Note from author: Hurshal is a true story that happened to my grandson when he was a preschooler.)C 2011 by M.C. Arvanitis (This story is free and may be shared so long as author is given credit.)
Graphic of boy and bear from FotoSearch.com
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To make Hurshal, the teddy bear, cut out two bears shaped as in the example. Use felt and let the student choose the color he or she wishes. Glue on felt eyes, nose, and a strip of red yarn to make mouth. You can add buttons also if child wishes. When all is dried, place the pieces together, and glue around the edges of the neck, arms, body and legs. (leave top open.) When dry punch holes around the edges and let child sew the bear together with yarn from bottom of ears, weaving the yarn under and over.( Like a flower growing up out of the ground.) Save enough yarn to go up over the ears and head. Do not tie the yarn yet. Carefully stuff the bear with small pieces of cotton batton pushing it into the arms and legs. Let the student decide if his/her bear is a chunky bear with lots of cotton or a skinny bear with less cotton. When stuffed close the top of the bear, glue edges, and continue to sew, Tie the left over yarn into a neat bow at the top, or if the student doesn't want a bow, tie it tight and clip off the left over. You can also make a neck bow by placing yarn or ribbon around its neck. Now have the student name the bear. The more choices the child has in making the bear, the more the bear will belong to him/her. Some of my students kept their bears until they were grown. Photo of the finished "love" bear. February Art Activity February is a good month to practice cutting with sissors and what is easier than to cut out hearts. Fold a square piece of paper, have student draw a half heart with the flat edge of the 1/2 heart on the fold. Lay several sizes cardboard half hearts on the art table so the student can draw around them. Keeping the paper folded, have student cut out the half hearts. When open of course they become hearts. Have glue sticks available and a large heart drawn on light blue paper, Have children make various colors and sizes of hearts to glue on the inside of this base heart, making a colorful heart display. Silly Love Song Our Silly Love Song.(Taken from the famed singer and actress, Doris Day’s classic Bushel and a Peck. For the tune go to UTube and search for Doris Day ‘Bushel and a Peck.‘)
My students still remember the words and how much fun it was to sing Here are the words and the actions.–
(Action: Arms out forward.)
I love you,
(Action: arms stretched out.)
A bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck
(Action: crisscross arms and touch neck.)
And a hug around your neck. A hug around your neck,
(Action: Lift arm above head.)
And a barrel and a heap, A barrel and a heap,
(Action: lay head on hands together.)
And I’m taking in my sleep about you!
(Action: wiggle hips.)
Doodle doodle do do, Doodle do do, Doodle doodle do do, do.
(Action: Point to front.)
ABOUT YOU!
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Another classic:
If you haven’t read the classic, "The Old Lady who Swallowed a Fly", You should have it on your list to read. Ridiculous, but so funny your students will ask for it over and over. Now author, Lucille Colandro has another one out. That lovely old lady has returned just in time for Valentine's Day. Now she's swallowing items to make a very special gift for her valentine!With rhyming text and hilarious illustrations, this wacky version of the classic song will appeal to young readers as they follow the Old Lady on a wild Valentine's Day adventure.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Rose! by Lucille Colandro
Link: http://amzn.com/0545352231
Amelia Bedelia is back!
In searching for books we may want to feature in February, I ran across 'Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine' by Herman Parish.
Being a long time fan of the Amelia Bedelia's series about the lovable, literal-minded housekeeper written by Peggy Parish, I check it out. Herman Parish, the nephew of Amelia Bedelia's creator, Peggy Parish, (who passed in 1988), has continued in his aunts footsteps, bringing Amelia Bedelia to a new generation of readers. This new series of books show us what Amelia was like as a child. Check out more of his books at his Amazon author's page.
Link: http://amzn.com/0062032755
Love You Forever
Love You Foreverby Robert Munsch
Link on Amazon.com : http://amzn.com/0920668364
This classic book should be in every pre-school library. The mother sings to her sleeping baby: "I'll love you forever / I'll love you for always / As long as I'm living / My baby you'll be." She still sings the same song when her baby has turned into a fractious 2-year-old, a slovenly 9-year-old, and then a raucous teen. So far so ordinary--but this is one persistent lady. When her son grows up and leaves home, she takes to driving across town with a ladder on the car roof, climbing through her grown son's window, and rocking the sleeping man in the same way. Then, inevitably, the day comes when she's too old and sick to hold him, and the roles are at last reversed. Each stage is illustrated by one of Sheila McGraw's comic and yet poignant pastels.
History Trivia - Emperor Trajan sends laureatae (word of military glory) to the Roman Senate
February 16
116 Emperor Trajan sent laureatae (word of military glory) to the Roman Senate at Rome on account of his victories and being conqueror of Parthia.
374 The ninth recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
600 Pope Gregory the Great decreed the saying "God bless you" is the correct response to a sneeze.
1646 The Battle of Great Torrington, Devon was the last major battle of the first English Civil War.
116 Emperor Trajan sent laureatae (word of military glory) to the Roman Senate at Rome on account of his victories and being conqueror of Parthia.
374 The ninth recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
600 Pope Gregory the Great decreed the saying "God bless you" is the correct response to a sneeze.
1646 The Battle of Great Torrington, Devon was the last major battle of the first English Civil War.
February 15, 2014
FACEBOOK EVENT On The Right Side,by Karen Magill Book Launch Wednesday, March 5, 2014, 4:00pm - 6:00pm in PST
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Karen Magill tells her story
On the Right Side is about my journey, so far, with multiple sclerosis. I feel that as long as you aren't six feet under, you are on the right side and anything it possible.
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Karen Magill tells her story
On the Right Side is about my journey, so far, with multiple sclerosis. I feel that as long as you aren't six feet under, you are on the right side and anything it possible.
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Ancient skeletons dug up at Florence's Uffizi
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/02/13/ancient-skeletons-dug-up-at-florence-uffizi/
Published February 13, 2014
Associated Press
Feb. 13, 2014: Archaeologists work in an ancient cemetery with dozens of skeletons that was unearthed during works to expand the Uffizi Gallery's exhibit space, In Florence, Italy. In five months of digging, archaeologists uncovered 60 well-preserved skeletons in the cemetery. Archaeologist Andrea Pessina said DNA testing will aim to find evidence of what "certainly was an extremely lethal epidemic," possibly the plague. (AP Photo/Francesco Bellini) 
Feb. 13, 2014: Archaeologists work in an ancient cemetery with dozens of skeletons that was unearthed during works to expand the Uffizi Gallery's exhibit space, In Florence, Italy. In five months of digging, archaeologists uncovered 60 well-preserved skeletons in the cemetery. Archaeologist Andrea Pessina said DNA testing will aim to find evidence of what "certainly was an extremely lethal epidemic," possibly the plague. (AP Photo/Francesco Bellini) ROME – Work to expand the Uffizi Gallery's exhibit space has unearthed an ancient cemetery with dozens of skeletons archaeologists say might have been victims of the plague or some other epidemic that swept through Florence during the 4th or 5th century.
Archaeologists and art officials showed reporters Wednesday the excavation at the renowned museum. In five months of digging, archaeologists uncovered 60 well-preserved skeletons in a cemetery apparently made in a hurry, perhaps a mass grave, with bodies laid side-by-side at roughly the same time.
Lack of signs of wounds or malnutrition also could point to death by disease. Archaeologist Andrea Pessina says DNA testing will aim to find evidence of what "certainly was an extremely lethal epidemic," possibly the plague.
Work to build an elevator revealed the burial site.
Published February 13, 2014
Associated Press
Feb. 13, 2014: Archaeologists work in an ancient cemetery with dozens of skeletons that was unearthed during works to expand the Uffizi Gallery's exhibit space, In Florence, Italy. In five months of digging, archaeologists uncovered 60 well-preserved skeletons in the cemetery. Archaeologist Andrea Pessina said DNA testing will aim to find evidence of what "certainly was an extremely lethal epidemic," possibly the plague. (AP Photo/Francesco Bellini) Feb. 13, 2014: Archaeologists work in an ancient cemetery with dozens of skeletons that was unearthed during works to expand the Uffizi Gallery's exhibit space, In Florence, Italy. In five months of digging, archaeologists uncovered 60 well-preserved skeletons in the cemetery. Archaeologist Andrea Pessina said DNA testing will aim to find evidence of what "certainly was an extremely lethal epidemic," possibly the plague. (AP Photo/Francesco Bellini) ROME – Work to expand the Uffizi Gallery's exhibit space has unearthed an ancient cemetery with dozens of skeletons archaeologists say might have been victims of the plague or some other epidemic that swept through Florence during the 4th or 5th century.Archaeologists and art officials showed reporters Wednesday the excavation at the renowned museum. In five months of digging, archaeologists uncovered 60 well-preserved skeletons in a cemetery apparently made in a hurry, perhaps a mass grave, with bodies laid side-by-side at roughly the same time.
Lack of signs of wounds or malnutrition also could point to death by disease. Archaeologist Andrea Pessina says DNA testing will aim to find evidence of what "certainly was an extremely lethal epidemic," possibly the plague.
Work to build an elevator revealed the burial site.
Archaeologists find 3,600-year-old mummy in Egypt
http://www.foxnews.com/science/2014/02/14/egypt-archaeologists-find-3600-year-old-mummy/
Published February 14, 2014
Associated Press
Feb. 13, 2014: A preserved wooden sarcophagus that dates back to 1600 BC, when the Pharaonic 17th Dynasty reigned, in Egypt. (AP Photo/Egypt's Supreme Council Of Antiquities) 
Feb. 13, 2014: A preserved wooden sarcophagus that dates back to 1600 BC, when the Pharaonic 17th Dynasty reigned, in Egypt. (AP Photo/Egypt's Supreme Council Of Antiquities) 
Feb. 13, 2014: Egyptian men digging up a preserved wooden sarcophagus that dates back to 1600 BC, when the Pharaonic 17th Dynasty reigned, in the ancient city of Luxor, Egypt. (AP Photo/Egypt's Supreme Council Of Antiquities) Next Slide Previous Slide CAIRO – Spanish archeologists have unearthed a 3,600-year-old mummy in the ancient city of Luxor, Egypt's Antiquities Minister said Thursday. Prosecutors accused nine people including three Germans of smuggling stone samples from pyramids.
In a statement, Mohammed Ibrahim said the rare find in a preserved wooden sarcophagus dates back to 1600 BC, when the Pharaonic 17th Dynasty reigned.
He said the mummy appears to belong to a high official. The sarcophagus is engraved with hieroglyphs and decorated with inscriptions of birds' feathers.
The exact identity of the well-preserved mummy will now be studied, Ibrahim said, adding that it was discovered by a Spanish mission in collaboration with the Egyptian antiquities ministry.
Antiquities department head Ali Al-Asfar said the two-meter sarcophagus still bears its original coloring and writings.
Meanwhile, Egypt's top prosecutor referred three Germans to criminal court on charges of smuggling and damaging antiquities and six Egyptians for acting as their accessories.
Hisham Barakat said authorities issued arrest warrants for the alleged German thieves, who fled to their country after the incident. He said authorities would communicate with Germany to restore the pieces they say were taken last April under the pretext of use for research.
The Egyptian defendants are already in detention.
Barakat says the Germans, along with their Egyptian guides, entered the famed pyramids of Giza with permits to visit but not excavate, and left with samples of stone from the ramparts of two tombs and the burial room of King Khufu.
Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna says the German researchers wanted to use the samples prove their hypothesis in a documentary they later filmed, which says that the pyramids were built by a people that pre-dates the ancient Egyptians.
The online documentary, removed in the wake of the controversy, showed one researcher inside the inner chambers of the Khufu pyramid, taking samples from the king's cartouche.
Egypt has experienced a security vacuum since its 2011 uprising. Thousands of artifacts have been stolen.
Published February 14, 2014
Associated Press
Feb. 13, 2014: A preserved wooden sarcophagus that dates back to 1600 BC, when the Pharaonic 17th Dynasty reigned, in Egypt. (AP Photo/Egypt's Supreme Council Of Antiquities) Feb. 13, 2014: A preserved wooden sarcophagus that dates back to 1600 BC, when the Pharaonic 17th Dynasty reigned, in Egypt. (AP Photo/Egypt's Supreme Council Of Antiquities) Feb. 13, 2014: Egyptian men digging up a preserved wooden sarcophagus that dates back to 1600 BC, when the Pharaonic 17th Dynasty reigned, in the ancient city of Luxor, Egypt. (AP Photo/Egypt's Supreme Council Of Antiquities) Next Slide Previous Slide CAIRO – Spanish archeologists have unearthed a 3,600-year-old mummy in the ancient city of Luxor, Egypt's Antiquities Minister said Thursday. Prosecutors accused nine people including three Germans of smuggling stone samples from pyramids.In a statement, Mohammed Ibrahim said the rare find in a preserved wooden sarcophagus dates back to 1600 BC, when the Pharaonic 17th Dynasty reigned.
He said the mummy appears to belong to a high official. The sarcophagus is engraved with hieroglyphs and decorated with inscriptions of birds' feathers.
The exact identity of the well-preserved mummy will now be studied, Ibrahim said, adding that it was discovered by a Spanish mission in collaboration with the Egyptian antiquities ministry.
Antiquities department head Ali Al-Asfar said the two-meter sarcophagus still bears its original coloring and writings.
Meanwhile, Egypt's top prosecutor referred three Germans to criminal court on charges of smuggling and damaging antiquities and six Egyptians for acting as their accessories.
Hisham Barakat said authorities issued arrest warrants for the alleged German thieves, who fled to their country after the incident. He said authorities would communicate with Germany to restore the pieces they say were taken last April under the pretext of use for research.
The Egyptian defendants are already in detention.
Barakat says the Germans, along with their Egyptian guides, entered the famed pyramids of Giza with permits to visit but not excavate, and left with samples of stone from the ramparts of two tombs and the burial room of King Khufu.
Egyptian archaeologist Monica Hanna says the German researchers wanted to use the samples prove their hypothesis in a documentary they later filmed, which says that the pyramids were built by a people that pre-dates the ancient Egyptians.
The online documentary, removed in the wake of the controversy, showed one researcher inside the inner chambers of the Khufu pyramid, taking samples from the king's cartouche.
Egypt has experienced a security vacuum since its 2011 uprising. Thousands of artifacts have been stolen.
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History Trivia - Socrates sentenced to death
February 15
44 BC Mark Antony offered Julius Caesar the diadem of royalty which he refused.
360 the first Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople was dedicated. 3
99 Philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.
1564 Galileo Galilei was born.
44 BC Mark Antony offered Julius Caesar the diadem of royalty which he refused. 
360 the first Cathedral of Santa Sophia in Constantinople was dedicated. 3
99 Philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death.
670 Oswy, King of Bernicia and subordinate to King Penda of Mercia for 13 years died. When Penda invaded Bernicia, he was killed by Oswy's forces. Oswy then united all of Northumbria, which he ruled from 655 until his death.
1113 Knights Hospitaller was formally named and recognized. The Hospitallers were founded to care for sick pilgrims in Jerusalem. The order evolved throughout the Crusades and still exists today.
1564 Galileo Galilei was born.
February 14, 2014
Brenda Perlin's Review of The Briton and the Dane: Timeline by Mary Ann Bernal
Brenda Perlin's review 5 of 5 stars Read in February, 2014
"You will go insane if you do not stop worrying about what will happen tomorrow. You must live this day given you; tomorrow will take care of itself."
This latest book in Mary Ann Bernal’s series is masterfully written, as I could visualize all the action going on around me and packed with ongoing suspense and captivating scenes that make it hard to put this book down. I was caught up in the emotional tale that was filled with romance, deception and intriguing encounters. This series is so delightfully entertaining that is makes you feel like you are a fly on the wall watching things that are not made for your eyes. Very clever the way the author tells such a unique tale that makes you want to know even more.
Timeline is from another time (past and present) which was not quite like anything I have ever read. I enjoyed every second I spent reading this fascinating book. Amazon linkhttp://www.amazon.com/Briton-Dane-Mary-Ann-Bernal-ebook/dp/B00I4WFUOW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392383587&sr=8-1&keywords=the+briton+and+the+dane+timeline
Valentine Day Special - The Briton and the Dane Concordia by Mary Ann Bernal - KINDLE EDITION - FREE on Valentine's Day
What people are saying5.0 out of 5 stars This book has everything a person could want in Historical Fiction By Quietclayer Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseIt's not my way to reiterate the story line in a review. I prefer to give my opinion of the writer's ability to paint pictures with words and engage the reader.
Mary Ann Bernal paints lavishly vivid pictures of the romantic and exotic locales in this excellent book. The characters are fully detailed, physically, mentally and emotionally. The reader is fully engaged from the first page. Drawn into a world of romance, intrigue, duplicity and adventure, I couldn't put the book down. I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes Historical Fiction or even just an excellent story. This book is right up there with Pillars of the Earth, if you liked that book, you will like this one. Don't miss it.
5.0 out of 5 stars Concordia!!!! By brendaperlin Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseI adored Mary Ann Bernal's Concordia which was skillfully written and filled with ongoing suspense. There is plenty of real life emotion, action packed with lust, lies and deceit which is explored in such a memorable way. I was entertained from beginning to end.
This flawless tale was so clear and precise that the words flew off the page in a very visual way. I drawn in right away and as a reader I could see Concordia standing in front of me so naturally beginning with her entrance. She is a captivating character, manipulating but also likable. This tale instantly brings the reader back to another time and place.
To be honest, this is not my favorite genre but it was more entertaining and compelling than most stories that I read. I so badly yearned to know where it would all lead. Would everyone survive? But most of all who would hold Concordia's heart and keep it? Would the man/men that captured her heart stand in her way?
This is the first book that I have read in the series and this book certainly stands on it's own. Though I will have to go back to the beginning...The Briton and the Dane has caught my interest!
5.0 out of 5 stars A Keeper By K. Meador Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseAuthor Mary Ann Bernal has done a just service of a timeless story. She painted a picture that was clearly seen and as you think the story has settled down...wham..a new twist to the plot occurs.
As a reader I hated to put this book down to resume present day reality. And when at home, I didn't want to do anything but to read this book.
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