SJWP - Associated Content

Leaf Journals A Fall Activity

SJWP — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:46:36 EDT

Taking a natural interest in fall and the changing colors and expounding upon it can make for an interesting project for young learners and with a bit of additional information can be used for older students as well.

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Published: Oct 28, 2008

Making Pumpkins An Activity That Celebrates Fall

SJWP — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:46:15 EDT

Pumpkins are a well known symbol of fall. With all the wonderful shapes, sizes and even hues of pumpkins available, it is natural for kids of all ages to want to create their own pumpkins to have for their own.

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Published: Oct 28, 2008

Pumpkin Painting for Halloween

SJWP — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:34:35 EDT

A pumpkin craft that is not only an easy one to complete but is a craft that kids of all ages can participate in and enjoy not just in the fall but all year round as well.

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Published: Oct 08, 2008

The Black Angel in Oakland Cemetery Iowa City A Monument Steeped in Legend and Lore

SJWP — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:03:52 EDT

A lot of legend and lore surround The Black Angel, Some say that the spirit of the woman who haunts her lies beneath her wings and some say they don't know but all agree she is not only a unique but strange monument.

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Published: Sep 29, 2008

Tough Love Makes a Comeback for Parents

SJWP — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:59:01 EDT

Tough love when administered correctly (with the emphasis on LOVE and not on TOUGH) can well be the way to get the attention of the wayward teen, teach a life lesson and perhaps save said teen from future problems.

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Published: Sep 29, 2008

How to Prepare Your Family for Early Mornings Now That School is Back in Session

SJWP — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:15:31 EDT

With school in session, the inevitable "Get out of bed, you're going to miss the bus!" will soon be ringing throughout homes all over the country!

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Published: Aug 27, 2008

Big Brother 9 And Now Its Down to the Final Three

SJWP — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:38:22 EDT

Believe it or not, Big Brother 9 is down to the final stretch. With only days to go before the first ever winter Big Brother ends, we find an unlikely trio setting up residence in the somewhat "mod" Big Brother house. And how it came to be is pretty telling.

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Published: May 06, 2008

The Big Read Makes Tracks in Reading Literacy

SJWP — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:40:26 EDT

On April 18th, Council Bluffs, Iowa will join "The Big Read" a project designed to emphasize and improve reading literacy with it's month long project in communities across the nation.

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Published: Apr 28, 2008

54 Earthquake Gives Illinois a Wake Up Call

SJWP — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:32:06 EDT

At about 4:40 am on Friday April 18, 2008, the quiet town of New Salem was rocked with an earthquake. This town, famous for it's village celebrating the life and lore of President Abraham Lincoln was deep in sleep when the 5.4 quake hit.

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Published: Apr 28, 2008

In the Garden of Big Brother 9 Adam Called the Shots

SJWP — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:26:08 EDT

In a somewhat tense episode, the houseguests plot, plan and scheme in order to keep Natalie from winning the Power of Veto so they can nominate her and backdoor her out to join Julie Chen in the famous "sorry, you're gone. What do you think think went wrong?" interview.

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Published: Apr 28, 2008