Go on a treasure hunt at your house to see what objects you can find that might make cool marks with paint. I found a drinking straw, a binder clip, toilet paper and paper towel tubes (empty, of course), bottle caps, and a paper clip. Some suggestions to consider hunting […]
Daily Archives: April 1, 2020
One of the most popular children’s songs in the world is the classic “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” Its first reference in print was in a book in the USA in 1910, but if you’re wondering why we sometimes hear “Eensy Weensy” or “Incy Wincy” it’s because of the song’s popularity in […]
April is National Poetry Month! Show your creativity and earn a chance to win a $20 Dunkin’ Donuts giftcard! Students ages 12-17 are invited to submit poems to our Teen Virtual Poetry Jam. Submit your poems to kbilton[at]franklintwp[dot]org. Each submitted poem equals one raffle ticket. Up to 4 entries per […]
What is Census Day? Today, April 1st, is a key reference date set aside before the 2020 Census and NOT a deadline. The Census Bureau uses this day to try to determine who will be counted and where in the upcoming Census. When filling out your questionnaire you will be […]