July 4th and Liberty Lives with Action

Have you read A Bird's Eye View of the Statue of Liberty As Seen by Lorenzo the Parrot, Centennial Edition? The book has a story for kids and parents too. The Reader has opportunities to interact. One is an Activity Quiz. Guess what? Now the Reader can check the Answers here and compare. 1. and 2. Starting Point? : the dock at New York Harbor; What is the time of year? : Summer; 3. What was the other Island that Lorenzo passes? : Ellis Island; 4. Lorenzo landed three times at the Statue of Liberty. In what order? : #1. at the foot at the Statue, #2 at the torch, #3 on the hand of Liberty that holds the book July IV (July 4th)); 5. Lorenzo saw three awesome views. What are they? : 1) skyscrapers, 2) a huge bridge, and 3) the helicopter flying around; 6. One discovery Lorenzo made during his tour? GOT TO BE FREE. 7. If you visit the Statue of Liberty, do you want to go by ferry or helicopter? : Reader's choice option. 8. How could you keep Liberty alive? Reader's choice option. WHAT DID YOU LIKE of Lorenzo's tour of the Statue of Liberty and LIBERTY itself? It's something to think about.

Thoughts and Values in USA

We have so much to be thankful for even though
daily we hear of another thing to worry about.
Let's make an effort to celebrate the things we can
be thankful for starting with our freedoms and you
can make your own list of blessings.
One of those freedoms here in the USA is Freedom
of Speech. Our mission at Speaking American is to
encourage youngsters to take advantage of this by
building confidence to communicate to an audience
including parents, friends, and students of different
schools. We offer annual statewide Public Speaking
contests in Massachusetts. For 2012 Grades 3-4 have
a required theme focusing on US Postage Stamps. Grade 5
students are free to choose a topic. Grade 6 students
have We the People to talk about. We offer Bi-lingual
Talks also. For 2012 Grades 7-8 talks will be in
English and CHINESE.
Applications for entering the contests are posted as well
as more info on the Calendar deadlines such as
February 10th to enter.
Pass on the word and the opportunity. Hear what these
youngsters have to say. It's something to be thankful for.

We the People: Discover the Basics

Like to color? Try this Activity.

Special Look at the Statue of Liberty