Facts About Leaves

Last week, we dedicated our efforts to expressing gratitude for items and experiences that begin with the letter K. Today, we invite you to contribute by sharing something for which you are thankful that starts with the letter L. Your reflections will help cultivate an environment of appreciation and mindfulness. Thank you for your participation.

I'm thankful for leaves. What are you thankful for that starts with the letter L?

🍃 Leaf It to Nature! 8+ Fun Facts About Leaves

They flutter, crunch, swirl, and change colors, but leaves are more than just tree fashion. They’re the hard-working, shape-shifting superheroes of the plant world!

Let’s branch out into their world and uncover the leafy secrets hiding in plain sight.

Facts about the Rainbow Eucalyptus tree

Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree Facts

Have you ever heard of the Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees? I just found out they existed last night. They are wonderful. 

Rainbow Eucalyptus trees grow mainly in New Guinea, the Southeast Asian islands, the Philippines, and Indonesia. The Rainbow Eucalyptus tree thrives best in tropical forests with a lot of rain. You can also find Rainbow Eucalyptus trees in Hawaii, Florida, Texas, and southern portions of California, where the climate is frost-free. They can grow up to 200 feet tall, and the tree trunk can reach a diameter of up to 8 feet wide!! That is tall and wide!!

 

Facts about the Rainbow Eucalyptus tree:

1. The Rainbow Eucalyptus tree is also known as the Mindanao gum tree and the Bagras Eucalyptus.

2. The wood from the trees is commonly used for making paper and building supplies.

3. The Rainbow Eucalyptus tree will not grow in cold climates.

4. The Rainbow Eucalyptus tree can grow about 3 feet yearly.

5. Koala Bears love eating the fragrant leaves from the tree.

6. When the beautiful, colorful Rainbow Eucalyptus sheds its bark, it looks similar to a colored pencil being sharpened. As it sheds its bark, it first reveals a green bark, and over time, it ages into many different colors, such as shades of blue, orange, purple, reds, yellows, and brown.

7. Rainbow Eucalyptus trees are sometimes planted in areas with many swampy regions to help keep the mosquitos and other insects away.

8. The spear-shaped leaves on a Rainbow Eucalyptus tree can be as long as 6 inches and up to 4 inches wide. The tree also grows clusters of small white flowers.

With your parent/caretaker's permission, google the Rainbow Eucalyptus tree and see how beautifully designed these trees are!! 

 

What is your favorite kind of tree?

 

Books about Rainbows and trees:

1. One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom

2. The Rainbow Tree by Leon Shargel

3. Trees, Leaves & Bark by Diane Burns

4. The Legend of the Singing Rainbow Gum Tree by Taryn Klanot

5. The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson

6. A Tree Is a Plant by Clyde Bulla

Parents, be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

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Facts about the ocean

Ocean Facts

Do you like Trivia and learning? Learning is good for you, and trivia is fun!!

Do you know what the largest ocean in the world is?

Did you know that there is only one ocean? The Global Ocean is a vast, continuous body of salt water. The Global Ocean is divided into five basins/oceans: The Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern Oceans. The Ocean covers more than 70% of the earth’s surface. Did you know that only about 5% of the world’s oceans have been explored because of how vast our ocean is?

 

Facts about the oceans:

1. There are volcanoes and mountains on the ocean floor.

2. The most giant animal in the ocean is the Blue Whale.

3. The Mid Ocean Ridge is the largest chain of underwater mountains.

4. Scientists estimate that at least 50% to 70% of Earth's oxygen production is from the ocean.

5. Over 220,000 different species of living creatures live in the ocean, and millions more have yet to be discovered or studied.

6. The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the five oceans, while the Pacific Ocean is the biggest.

7. The ocean is so deep that, in many places, light can’t reach the bottom. The sea is always in motion.

8. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the largest structures on Earth. It is located in the Coral Sea, which is in the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the Earth. It is the world’s largest coral reef system. It is located off the coast of Queensland, Australia.

9. The ocean has about 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste. Please don’t litter or pollute on the beaches. Help keep them clean for our future generation!

 

Can you share a fact about oceans with us?

 

Books about the oceans:

1. Explore Earth's Five Oceans by Bobbie Kalman

2. Ocean Anatomy: by Julia Rothman

3. The Fascinating Ocean Book for Kids: by Bethanie Hestermann

4. All the Way to the Ocean by Joel Harper

Parents ensure books are child-friendly before reading them to their child/children.

 

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Basic operations of Addition

May your day be filled with no problems, but if there is a problem, may you find the solution!

 

There are four basic operations of arithmetic: 

• addition 
• subtraction 
• multiplication 
• division

Addition is adding two or more numbers together to find the total sum of the numbers. 

Facts about Fire Safety

Fire Safety Facts 

Let me share some fire safety tips and a little history about firefighters!!  

The first evidence of firefighting equipment dates back to a portable water pump in ancient Egypt. The first organized fire service that we know of began over 2000 years ago in Rome under the rule of Augustus Caesar. Benjamin Franklin created the first volunteer fire company, known as the Union Fire Company, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1736. Now, we have fire stations everywhere, thanks to our ancestors. Firefighters work hard and risk their lives daily to protect us from the dangers of fire. Fires are dangerous and can be deadly. Never ever play with fire, matches, or lighters.

 

Fire safety rules:

1. Ensure you have smoke detectors on every level of your home. Ensure a smoke detector is in every bedroom and right outside sleeping areas. You can put smoke detectors in the living room, family room, dining room, hallway, basement, and attic. Do not put detectors near windows, fans, or sliding glass doors.

2. Test smoke detectors monthly to ensure they are correctly working!

3. Create and discuss a fire escape plan with all family members. Practice the plan at least twice a year. Practice ways to get out if a fire occurs in your home. Include in your fire escape plan a meeting spot outside of your home in a safe area where all members of the household can meet.

4. If there is a fire in your home, GET OUT and STAY OUT. If your house is filled with smoke (poisonous), GET DOWN LOW and CRAWL outside! When you are outside in a safe area away from the fire, call 911 for help.

There are more fire safety rules all over the internet. Please Google them and share them with your child/children.

 

Can you share a fire safety tip with us?

 

Books about fire safety:

1. Plan and Prepare! (Fire Safety) by Charles Ghigna

2. Firefighters Help (Our Community Helpers) by Dee Ready

3. Stop, Drop, and Roll! (Fire Safety) by Charles Ghigna

4. Let's Meet a Firefighter by Gina Bellisario

Parents, please be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

Facts about Kites

First, I want to say a big thank you to all the Veterans out there. Thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and your freedom!

Last week, we dedicated our time to expressing gratitude for items and experiences beginning with the letter J. This week, we encourage everyone to share something they are thankful for that starts with the letter K. Your contributions can enrich our collective spirit of appreciation and reflection. Let’s celebrate what brings us joy and positivity!

I'm grateful for Kites. What are you thankful for that begins with the letter K?

🪁 Catching the Wind: The High-Flying Story of Kites

Facts about Wolves

Wolf Facts

Let me share a little information about wolves with you! Did you know that wolves are the most prominent members of the dog family? Wolves vary in size depending on the type of wolf. Their height from nose-to-tail can be up to 6 feet long. They can weigh as much as 170 pounds. There are about 37 different types of wolves. Gray wolves are the largest of the wolves.

 

Facts about wolves:

1. Wolves communicate with other wolves by using their eyes, ears, tails, and facial expressions. They also bark, growl, howl, and whimper.

2. Adult wolves have 42 teeth.

3. Wolves behave like families in a group called pacts. The pact usually consists of one female adult wolf and one male adult wolf and their offspring of different ages.

4. The family/pact of wolves live in a den when the pups are born. Baby wolves are called pups. The pups weigh about 1 pound at birth. Wolf pups are usually born in the spring. All family members of the pact help care for the pups.

5. The Arabian gray wolf is the most minor type of all the different types of wolves.

6. Wolves can run, on average, about 38 miles per hour for short bursts.

7. Wolves' paws are large and have a small layer of webbing between their toes, which means they can swim quite well and walk on snow without sinking. Wolves have four toes on their back feet and five on their front feet. The fifth toe on the front foot is known as the dewclaw; not all wolves have dewclaws.

8. Wolves are carnivores, which means they eat mostly meat. They will eat vegetables but only rarely.

What is your favorite kind of wolf or dog?

 

Books and movies about wolves:

1. Wolves Of North America by Speedy Publishing LLC

2. Watch Wolf by Kathryn Lasky

3. Wolves by Gail Gibbons

4. Den of Wolves by Jordan Quinn

5. The Legend of Wolf Mountain (DVD)

6. Peter and the Wolf (DVD)

7. Balto (DVD)

8. Alpha & Omega (DVD)

Parents, please make sure books and movies are child-friendly before reading or watching them with your child/children.

 

 

I hope you enjoyed learning about wolves.