Here Bernadette offers sage and humorous advice to all who feel the pinch of old age and all the aches, pains, and problems that come with it. She offers prayers that focus on the positive aspects of aging--and a laugh is always part of her prescription for a better life. The artwork by Chris Sharp adds just the right touch of whimsy to her "daffy" definitions.
At once entertaining and educational, this engaging book is a funny, erudite, and provocative exploration of puns, the people who make them, and this derided wordplay's remarkable impact on human history.
Discover the math lessons students can learn from activities based on 56 carefully selected childrens books. Each book offers 28 fully described activity units supported by three or four reproducible handouts; units specify correlations to standards set by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. In activities based on reading Jumanji, for example, students distinguish between probable and improbable events, do mapping on a coordinate grid, and write about what would happen if their own favorite game suddenly became real. Grades K-6. Answer keys. Illustrated. Good Year Books.
Get ready to laugh nonstop with hundreds of classic knock-knock jokes, silly one-liners, and hilarious puns sure to tickle your funny bone. From silly wordplay to treacherous tongue twisters, this humongous book has something for every kind of jokester. Never get tired of the same old jokes again. Jam packed with thousands of the funniest jokes, these goofy gags will have kids rolling on the floor with laughter. Including: Where did Sir Lancelot go to pay his parking tickets? Knight court. What does the Abominable Snowman get if he stays out in the sun too long? Freezer burn. Why did the pirate join a health club? He wanted to be in ship shape. What’s a Scarecrow's favorite fruit? Strawberries! Kid-friendly content makes this a must-have for your family's bookshelf. So, what are you waiting for? Start laughing with The Most Ginormous Joke Book Ever!
Create a vibrant writing classroom! Take 5!æfor Language Arts: Writing that builds critical-thinking skills supports K-2 students who are just beginning to grasp the elements of writing. This resource will help you introduce students to the writing process through daily mini-lessons. Writing prompts support writing and drawing exercises in engaging ways that relate to content and are within the framework of the Common Core State Standards. They also provide support on the different writing purposes: informative, opinion, narrative, and descriptive writing.This resource is filled with diverse prompts that will have students looking forward to the part of the day when theyÍre asked to ñTake 5!î for language arts. Each ready-to-use prompt includes corresponding standards, supply lists, language arts links, teacher tips, assessment options, rubrics, digital connections and resources, and opportunities for teacher-modeled writing and independent writing activities. Begin every day of the school year with a burst of critical thinking and fun with this comprehensive resource. Ready? Set? Take 5!
Everyone loves to laugh, and to hear and see funny things-but what makes something funny in the first place? What is humor? This book explains why our brains think something is funny, what happens to us physically when we laugh, why you can tickle your friend but not yourself, and so much more. Plenty of jokes and silly anecdotes are included, and hilarious line drawings appear on almost every page.
Here is book for anyone interested in increasing his awareness of English speech and usage in the lighter vein. Deft speeches which are witty, humorous, satirical and crooked have been incorporated in this book simply for the pleasure of reading as well as making use of them in routine daily expression. the book will help you in sharpening your thought and speech, giving you an edge over a party table or office meeting or even when you are required to deliver an impromptu speech at a seminar or symposium.
